The University of Florida Police Department met the challenge of enforcing the legal drinking age of 21 at fraternity and sorority parties with an unprecedented but highly effective plan that provides police security to these functions and utilizes the combined resources of all three local law enforcement agencies. Because the underage drinking problem isn't confined to campus, engaging the help of neighboring agencies is beneficial to the entire Gainesville and Alachua County communities. At the request of the students, off-duty police officers are provided at parties where security is required. The minimum number of officers assigned to work a party is two. Officers are paid by the host fraternity or sorority for a minimum of two hours based on overtime rates. Duties of the officers include assisting in checking identification cards of students, crowd control, and insuring that University rules and State laws are enforced and followed.