On February 22, the Escondido Police Department conducted a Minor Decoy Operation. Minor Decoy Operations involve minors who work under the direct supervision of department agents and attempt to purchase alcohol from an ABC licensed business. These types of operations are
part of a program utilized by ABC and local law enforcement agencies used to reduce the availability of alcohol to minors. State law prohibits the furnishing of alcohol to a minor, which is a misdemeanor violation of Business & Professions Code 25658(a).
The following results are from Tuesday’s operation:
• 5 ABC licensed locations visited
• 2 Businesses furnished alcohol to minors and were cited for B&P 25658(a)
This project is part of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Minor Decoy/Shoulder Tap Grant Project.
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To report any suspicious activities in your neighborhood, you may contact the Police Department directly, or you may make an unidentified call on our “Anonymous Tip Line” at 760-743-TIPS (8477) or via our Web site at police.escondido.org.
