Kids don't go out because they know they will get in trouble. Parents are contacted each time a juvenile is picked up, often eliminating repeat occurrences. It assists in providing a method of controlling juveniles when adult supervision is lacking. Less time is spent by officers in getting them off the street than responding to problems they create. It provides officers an opportunity to intervene with potential issues before problems develop.
Periodic sweeps remind the public about the law officer.
Curfew enforcement has, in large part, become a part of routine enforcement. They commented that police have higher priorities than chasing curfew breakers, and that there is too much paperwork involved, tying up a police officer's time when he or she should be using that time to pursue more serious offenders. Some suggested that random sweeps seem to be more effective in keeping offenders off balance, as they are never sure when the police will be around. Finally, several commented that there is nowhere to take the young people when they are picked up because many parents aren't home. Offenses occur before curfew hours.