SPD, SCAP COLLABORATE ON ANNUAL ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECKS AT LOCAL RETAILERS
27 Somerville establishments found to be 100% in compliance
and Somerville Office of Prevention (SOP) Director Cory
Mashburn announced
today that Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) and the Somerville Police
Department conducted a successful minimum age alcoholic beverage purchase law
compliance check in Somerville. The compliance checks are completed annually.
27 licensed establishments in Somerville were visited by members of SCAP,
including student leaders, and the Somerville Police Department in April, and
all were found to be in compliance.
Participating
teenagers received training on how to help police conduct the checks, and were
given a breathalyzer test before the start of the operation and again after the
evening was over. The teams targeted package stores, bars and restaurants that
had "all-forms" liquor licenses. Participating police officers included Warren Chaille, who is assigned to
the Somerville Licensing Commission.
"These
results are a testament to the education and knowledge that our licensees are
receiving," said Mashburn. "The licensees during this compliance check
demonstrated that carding those who try to purchase alcohol in Somerville is a
top priority."
Somerville
Police Chief Thomas Pasquarello said
that routine undercover checks are a priority of the Police Department, and
that he was pleased with the high compliance rate. "Most of our stores, bars,
and restaurants take this responsibility seriously," said Pasquarello. "We
appreciate their cooperation, and their commitment to keeping alcohol out of
underage hands."
For more information, please contact Cory Mashburn, Director, Somerville Office of Prevention,
at (617) 625-6600, x2570.
Feedback
Please submit website feedback using this form. Be sure to include:
Thank you for your feedback!