In dozens of interactions since PSLM began their Living Wage Campaign two years ago, HUPD has never made an arrest or resorted to violence.
Riley himself has spent many hours over the past few days wandering around Mass. Hall and introducing himself to the protesters--many of whom he knows from past PSLM actions, and chatting with them about activities, Riley's family, and academics.
Most protesters--especially students who are not used to Riley's outgoing nature-have refused to introduce themselves, because they say they fear Riley would use their names in future disciplinary action.
However, police have stressed throughout the sit-in that they hope there will be not be any arrests to end the occupation.
-Staff writer Garrett M. Graff can be reached at ggraff@fas.harvard.edu.