Boston University students and administrators agreed a civilian board to review the complaints brought against students housed off campus is not necessary.

University of Pennsylvania police announced last week they will consider creating a body of impartial West Philadelphia residents to assess the fairness of the appeals process. Minority groups and the Undergraduate Assembly at Penn stressed the need for a board after an African-American student alleged he was stopped by police because of his race.

BU spokesperson Colin Riley said there were no complaints with the current system in place at BU. Riley said the University has not considered implementing a civilian review board because, “what we have in place has worked well.”

Under current procedure, Boston Police refer the names of BU students charged with off-campus disruption to the University. The Office of Judicial Affairs sends the students a letter asking them to explain the complaint and then decides upon appropriate disciplinary action.

This policy has caused little contention, according to BU students. Students living on and off campus said they were satisfied with the policy and see the creation of a review board as irrelevant, unimportant and potentially unsuccessful.

“I don’t see why the citizens of Allston would care how the students are dealt with by the police because they’re the ones most of the time filing the complaints,” said Caitlin Satchell, a College of Communication sophomore, who lives off campus.

According to Riley, the administration works closely with Boston Police, local businesses and community groups “to make sure students don’t have an adverse impact off campus.” He estimated 20 percent of BU students live off campus and cites “loud parties, open drinking and health and safety issues” as the primary sources of complaints against students.

“Students living off-campus are held accountable for infractions and are held to a higher standard,” Riley said. “We have been very consistent in being active in the community, and community groups applaud us for taking an active role.”

Director of Community Affairs Joe Walsh had no comment about the possibility of implementing a review board in Boston.

School of Management junior Sandra Pollack, who intends to move off-campus next semester, said a review board wasn’t necessary.

“I don’t see a point to the whole thing. If students live off campus, they’re independent adults,” Pollack said. “Why would we need a review board? If you want adult supervision, live on campus.”