However, a small community filled with young, rebellious students is very prone to civil disorder. Students, feeling they have something to prove to themselves and their parents, are dangerously enthusiastic in attempting to change society too quickly and oftentimes, in the wrong way. Police studies have shown that civil disorder is more common on weekends and after sunset. A surplus of cash, free time, and alcohol contribute to greater violence on weekends because a calm rock concert or festival can quickly escalate into a large-scale riot. Lack of light can allow criminals to do what they do with a much less chance of being seen. Vandalizing stores or harassing police officers is much easier during nighttime hours and illegal activities are more common at these times. If a member of the public is arrested by police, there is a great chance that crowds may form or there will be an increase in police brutality. Similar to rioting in urban areas, this is a sign that a group is dissatisfied with the job that it's government has done and need to vent their frustrations. Collective violence in one area may result in rioting in other areas throughout the country. Media coverage may be effective in displaying a group's dissatisfaction with government in one area of the country and will trigger another group in another area to mirror their actions (Knoblauch, Callahan 1975).
Law enforcement officials may know groups, areas, and times which have a great potential for disturbance but when a riot breaks out, they must be physically and psychologically prepared to do their job. Police are expected to be subjected to verbal abuse and physical abuse. The crowd can distribute pamphlets mocking the police or encouraging police brutality which is very effective to their cause. Derogatory comments or remarks about police officers can be spray-painted on buildings or side-walks. Mobs will do anything to strengthen their own confidence while attempting to eliminate the police department's.