Law enforcement agencies across Central Florida are stepping up patrols on New Year's Eve to keep everyone safe. 

They are increasing security and cracking down on drunk drivers and other illegal activities.  

In Orange County, deputies are teaming up with 14 other agencies to increase patrols.

The county-wide enforcement started at 9 p.m. Friday.

The Orlando Police Department will have officers on foot, bicycles, horses and in patrol cars.

Throughout Central Florida, officers will be looking for traffic violations and setting up several DUI checkpoints.   

In Volusia County, Sheriff-elect Mike Chitwood said in previous years illegal activities increase on New Year’s Eve.

He hopes the high visibility of officers and deputies patrolling the streets will reduce that.

“One of our biggest pet peeves has been that people think it is their constitutional right to go fire off a firearm inside the city limits or drive down the street and fire a weapon off. It's not and you’re going to get arrested and that is what we are out there targeting,” said Mike Chitwood, Volusia County Sheriff Elect. 

Chitwood also recommends that people should take an Uber or taxi instead of driving. 

If you see anything suspicious on New Year’s Eve, agencies suggest to call 911.