If it’s not already there, move employee training to the top of the resolution list for 2011. In January, California’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) will begin awarding grants to local law enforcement agencies to continue the implementation of Minor Decoy and Shoulder Tap programs. The operational period for the grants and this round of programs will run from February 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011. California law enforcement has been using the Minor Decoy program since the 1980s. For details on the Minor Decoy program, see our prior post here. The Shoulder Tap program is a newer program where an underage individual working with the police asks adults near alcohol retailers to purchase alcohol for the individual. The grants for this cycle of programming range from $2,500 to $10,000. While employee training is always important, given the likelihood of increased enforcement beginning in February 2011, now is a good time to review, revise, and update policies and make sure employees understand the consequences of selling to minors.

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