Results
The effects of mini-grants on the communities that received them show similar effects. Initial party patrol details resulted in increased violations. Subsequent years show decreased violations. Through discussions with local enforcement, they have reported a decrease in underage drinking parties. As enforcement increases, the illegal activity that is the focus of increased enforcement decreases, hence fewer violations. The same can be said for compliance check details in which establishments that sell liquor are monitored for violations. As enforcement of liquor laws increases, so does compliance with those laws.

Blackburn Ruling 2009
When officers knocked and entered the Blackburn residence, they did it on the grounds of probable cause (they could see beer bottles through the windows, and 18 year-old Tyler Blackburn admitted there was underage drinking going on), as well as exigent circumstances (concern evidence would be destroyed it they waited for a warrant.)

Blackburn pled guilty but then appealed, on the grounds that the officers violated his fourth amendment rights by not having probable cause to search the home. The law court disagreed and upheld the District Court's ruling

The results of this ruling reverberated throughout Maine’s law enforcement community. On May 27, 2009, The Cumberland County Underage Drinking Enforcement Task Force organized a panel discussion hosted by the District Attorney’s Office. Panelists included the responding officers and prosecutors. For minutes from that discussion click here. 

Florist and Tuxedo Card Stuffers
For the last two years each department distributed a "Wow, Times Have Changed" prom card to florists and tuxedo shops throughout Cumberland County. These cards reinforced the message that most youth in fact don't drink and parents do have an influence over their teens decision on whether or not to drink. This effort raised the awareness of the roles businesses, law enforcement, and parents all play in preventing underage drinking.

Prom and Graduation Dates and Locations
Every year each department participated in gathering the prom and graduation dates and locations from each of their districts. This comprehensive list was then shared with all departments, hotels, motels, and limousine companies throughout Cumberland County.

Party Patrol Kits
On May 19, 2010, 21 Reasons along with all police departments in Cumberland County hosted a press conference to introduce the new party patrol kits for police to use during underage drinking patrols.
The contents of the kit include: portable breathalyzers, cameras, white boards, markers, binoculars, flashlights, and an investigative checklist (compiled in partnership with the Androscoggin County Underage Drinking Enforcement Task Force and the Cumberland County District Attorney's Office). To read the press release, click here.