The Ithaca Police Department, along with other agencies, caught 37 people using fake IDs to enter bars during an operation the night of Sept. 26.
Jack Kempner, senior and bartender at Moonies, said although he has not seen a change in the amount number of people, he has seen business pick up earlier.
At Ithaca College, some students use fake IDs to purchase alcohol and go to bars in the town. Students have said they will not change their habits despite these increased sweeps.