Clovis Police and state agents arrested 27 people for alcohol-related violations during the Clovis Rodeo.
Police worked with agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) as part of a program funded by a grant from the ABC Alcohol Policing Partnership program.
The big picture: Part of the enforcement included a trap door operation where law enforcement officers worked with bars and clubs to detect fake ID usage by minors.
- People who verify IDs alert officers who then contact the minors presenting the fake IDs as part of the program.
- Clovis Police said five of the arrests were for fake IDs, while the other violations were for public intoxication, minors in possession of alcohol, furnishing alcohol to a minor and one arrest for DUI.
- The penalty for possession or use of a fake ID is a $250 fine, 32 hours of community service and a one-year suspension of their driver license.
Why it matters: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that people under the age of 21 have a much higher risk of being involved in a crash than older drivers, and about 25% of fatal crashes involve underage drinking.
What they’re saying: “We are thankful for the partnership we have with both the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Clovis Rodeo Association to keep this a fun and safe annual family-friendly event,” said Corporal Russ Moring.
- ABC Director Paul Tupy added, “With help from local law enforcement and participating businesses we can reduce underage drinking and the risks associated with it to keep communities safe.”
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