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Grand Forks Police Department Conducts Alcohol Compliance Checks

By Bill Dubensky Jun 15, 2025 | 9:24 AM

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(KNOX) – The Grand Forks Police Department conducted alcohol compliance checks with the assistance of area youths on June 12th.

A total of 17 businesses were checked; out of the 17 checked, 16 businesses passed and 1 failed.

The Grand Forks Police Department conducts several compliance checks each year.

The Grand Forks Police Department uses youth from the community who are under 21 years of age. The compliance checks are conducted by having a youth enter an alcohol establishment, under the supervision of a police officer, and in accordance with a Grand Forks City Ordinance. The underage youth will attempt to purchase alcohol and will in no way attempt to conceal their age.

They provide their actual ID and if asked they say their actual age. If a sale is refused, the business “passes” the check. If a sale is completed, it is observed by the officer, and appropriate enforcement action is taken.

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