For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016

Contact: Captain Richard Flynn, PIO
Office: 781-316-3907
Cell: 781-844-1224
Email: rflynn@town.arlington.ma.us

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Arlington Police Department to Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks

ARLINGTON — Chief Fred Ryan announces that the Arlington Police Department, in conjunction with the Arlington Youth Health & Safety Coalition, will be conducting alcohol compliance checks at local establishments licensed to sell alcohol in the upcoming months.

“It is our sincere hope that we will find all of our license holders in compliance and we hope that our compliance checks will ensure ongoing vigilance on the part of licensees and their employees,” Chief Ryan said. “These regular checks work to prevent the sale and consumption of alcohol to underage residents in town.”

Lawful alcohol compliance checks are vital in ensuring that establishments obey the laws pertaining to the sale of alcohol, especially with regard to underage drinking. Alcohol consumption by minors has a profound effect on the community and is related to motor vehicle crashes, crime, poor performance in school, and a number of other behaviors that could have an adverse impact on the quality of life in town.

Arlington Police intend to conduct compliance checks over the next several months, and will continue to do so periodically to ensure the safety of youth in the community and that licensed establishments are in compliance with the law.

The Arlington Police Department would like to thank the community for their continued efforts and support to help keep Arlington’s youth safe.

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