Grand Forks Police Department Conducts Alcohol Compliance Checks

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(KNOX) – The Grand Forks Police Department conducted alcohol compliance checks with the assistance of area youths on August 25^th.

A total of 23 businesses were checked; out of the 23 checked, 22 businesses passed and 1 failed. Denny’s Tavern did not pass.

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 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.