--- title: "Operation ABC" type: "pdf" year: "2001" canonical: "/projects/727" --- # HERMAN GOLDSTEIN ANN' PANEL SUBMISSION FORM Name: Detective III Rick McElroy, Serial No. 21766 Sergeant II Stephen Moore, Serial No. 22134 Sergeant II Jose Perez, Serial No. 24356 Project Title: Operation ABC Agency: Los Angeles Police Department Address: $\quad$| Organized Crime and Vice Division | | :-- | | 419 South Spring Street, Suite 600 | | Los Angeles, CA 90013 | Phone: (213)473-7633 Fax: (213) 473-7699 # Table of Contents - [HERMAN GOLDSTEIN ANN' PANEL SUBMISSION FORM](#herman-goldstein-ann-panel-submission-form) - [SCANNING](#scanning) - [ANALYSIS](#analysis) - [RESPONSE](#response) - [ASSESSMENT](#assessment) - [Attachments](#attachments) - [Attachments](#attachments) - [RESPONSIBLE ABC RETAILER](#responsible-abc-retailer) - [Los Angeles Police Department Standardized Training for Alcohol Retailers](#los-angeles-police-department-standardized-training-for-alcohol-retailers) - [Los Angeles Police Department](#los-angeles-police-department) - [Standardized Training for Alcohol Retailers](#standardized-training-for-alcohol-retailers) - [Operation ABC](#operation-abc) - [Licensees and their employees attending STAR training will be able to...](#licensees-and-their-employees-attending-star-training-will-be-able-to) - [LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT](#los-angeles-police-department) - [Anaheim Police Department Training Auditorium](#anaheim-police-department-training-auditorium) - [OPERATION ABC](#operation-abc) - [OPERATION ABC PROBLEM ABC LOCATION CLOSURES](#operation-abc-problem-abc-location-closures) - [LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT](#los-angeles-police-department) - [Alcoholic Beverage Control. Arrest Statistics](#alcoholic-beverage-control-arrest-statistics) - [1995 - 2000](#1995-2000) ## SCANNING The problems associated with problematic Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licensed locations have been well documented. Comprehensive studies conducted by major universities (i.e. University of Southern California ') have shown a direct correlation between the proximity of problematic ABC locations and Part I and II crimes. Nationally, the financial liability associated with alcohol-related crimes has been estimated in the billions of dollars. The cost of youth alcohol use alone, on a national level is over $\$ 58$ billion annually as a result of traffic crashes, violent crime, burns, drowning, suicide attempts, alcohol poisoning, and alcohol abuse treatment costs. This equates to $\$ 266$ per year for every man, woman, and child in the United States (Pacific Institute, 1999). Alcohol-related crimes caused by the irresponsible sales and service of alcoholic beverages and the misuse of these beverages is undoubtedly an extreme problem to communities and law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. Within the City of Los Angeles there are currently in excess of 6,000 licensed ABC (ABC) retail establishments. This represents nine percent of the total licensed establishments in the State of California. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has recognized that the problems associated with problematic and disruptive licensed locations required additional resources and expertise exceeding the level of the uniformed patrol officer. Due to the complexity of ABC law, often times officers, both uniformed and those working non-uniformed vice assignments, do not have a full understanding of the rules and regulations governing ABC licensed locations. To fill the void in ABC [^0] [^0]: ${ }^{1}$ Scribner, It, Mackinnon, D. \& Dwyer, J. The Risk of Assaultive Violence and Alcohol Availability in Los Angeles County.' American Journal of Public Health, March 1995, Vol. 85, No.3. Panel Submission Form Operation ABC Page 2 expertise and maintain an entity responsible for coordinating ABC enforcement and education on a Citywide Ievel, the LAPD developed "Operation ABC" ${ }^{2}$ Since inception, "Operation ABC" has optimized the four tenants of community based policing as a model in the solving and preventing of problems that relate directly to the irresponsible sales and service of alcoholic beverages. Partnerships between the LAPD and businesses, residents and outside law enforcement communities have been fostered with great success. Problem solving, on an immediate and long-term basis, has been employed to alleviate disruptive ABC -licensed premises. Unit personnel strive to utilize a Department-wide orientation approach to problem solving and training in order to ensure that knowledge gained through their successes is disseminated throughout the law enforcement community. Territorial imperative has been achieved through the enhancement of partnerships between residential communities, ABC licensees, and the LAPD. These partnerships have aided greatly in building solid relationships with community stakeholders that have been utilized by "Operation ABC" in a problem solving approach to alcohol-related crime issues. Through the long-term efforts of "Operation ABC" personnel, tremendous gains toward the institutionalization of community based policing philosophy have been achieved. Issues that arise with the irresponsible sales and service of alcoholic beverages are not unique to the City of Los Angeles. Many communities throughout the California have suffered physical and economic loss due to the problems associated with alcoholic beverages. The diminished resources available at a state level have placed the burden of policing local ABC outlets in the hands of the municipal agencies in which they are located. Many local municipalities would benefit greatly by sharing the success that the LAPD has experienced with the development of a unit specifically designed to combat the issues and concerns that affect our communities in regards to ABC retail establishments. Although this document does not address an isolated ABC problem, it will address the LAPD response to the overall problems and concerns caused by disruptive and problematic ABC locations. The development of "Operation ABC" has had tremendous benefits for the community, the LAPD, and members of the retail community who are involved in the retail distribution of alcoholic beverages. # ANALYSIS The negative effects associated with problematic ABC locations are varied and widespread. Studies support the need to place emphasis on policing all ABC locations due to their connection to criminal activity and the negative impact alcohol-related crime has on our communities. In analyzing the problems associated with disruptive ABC [^0] [^0]: 2 "Operation ABC" was formed in 1995 through a grant fund from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control under the Grant Assistance Program (GAP). Panel Submission Form Operation ABC Page 3 locations, "Operation ABC" personnel ${ }^{3}$ determined that a lack of education at the licensee level had a contributing factor to the problems associated with a majority of problem ABC establishments. Additionally, a lack of understanding of ABC rules and regulations on the part of law enforcement personnel has hampered uniformed enforcement and allowed problems within our communities to fester. After reviewing available training outlets for both the retail community and law enforcement personnel, it was determined that a significant void existed in the number of educational resources available regarding ABC issues. "Operation ABC" personnel recognized that without ongoing training that is both realistic and proactive, retailers would continue to contribute to the problem due to a lack of knowledge. Likewise, the law enforcement community would be unable to utilize existing resources to alleviate these problems due to their unfamiliarity with ABC rules and regulations. All "Operation ABC" projected goals were formulated to address the needs of the community and ABC retail operators through a bifurcated program of education and proactive enforcement on a citywide basis. "Operation ABC" personnel have established a philosophy designed to promote ABC enforcement with emphasis on providing preventive and educational ABC training to all alcohol retailers. In order to ensure and maintain success, "Operation ABC" personnel have closely reviewed past successes with the intent of integrating existing ABC programs with future projects. # RESPONSE To meet the educational needs of the retail community, "Operation ABC" personnel developed the Standardized Training for Alcohol Retailers (STAR) training program as the foundation of all LAPD ABC educational programs. This program utilizes seasoned ABC enforcement personnel to provide four hour blocks of instruction to retailers regarding ABC rules and regulations from a law enforcement perspective. In order to meet the growing needs of the retail community, the STAR program has been specifically designed to be fluid with the capability of being modified to suit the educational needs of the retailer on a continual basis. While directly addressing the needs of the community and alcohol retailers through an in-depth educational program, the STAR program has become a tremendous and beneficial asset and is much in demand. To date, in excess of 2500 retailers have attended and participated in STAR training. Working from the tremendous success of STAR training, Operation ABC personnel developed the Responsible ABC Retailer project. This project was implemented as a vehicle to encourage ABC retailers to attend STAR training and aid them in maintaining an ABC outlet that is operated in a responsible manner. Participation in this program requires retailers to attend a STAR training presentation, complete a premise inspection by law enforcement personnel, and enter into a verbal contract with "Operation ABC" to dispense alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner. Brightly colored window and cash [^0] [^0]: The "Operation $\mathrm{ABC}^{*}$ unit is comprised of three individuals, one Detective III and two Sergeants II. Panel Submission Form Operation ABC Page 4 register placards are displayed at participating merchants identifying their association with the program (Attachment No. 1). It is anticipated that the placards, designed to connect the location with the LAPD, will dissuade potential violations, especially those related to under-aged drinking. It is the goal of the Responsible ABC Retailer project to promote responsible ABC retail operations, encourage self regulation, and prevent ABC violations through education and training. This program has enhanced the working relationship between the LAPD and those individuals involved with the sales and service of alcoholic beverages within the City of Los Angeles. To date, no violations have occurred at ABC locations that are involved in the above program. In order to ensure that retailers take advantage of the educational benefits of attending an ABC training seminar, unit personnel looked for methods of mandating STAR training. Due to the efforts of "Operation ABC" personnel, the LAPD became the first agency in the State to implement mandatory training for ABC retailers through the City's Zoning Administration's Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process. Mandatory participation in the STAR program is required for all newly issued CUP's connected with the sale and service of alcoholic beverages. Although not specifically designed as an enforcement tool, by imposing a legal requirement to attend training on newly established retailers, unit personnel have been able to ensure that from the onset, retail establishments are operated in a responsible manner. This has also aided in enhancing the working relationship between the retail community and the LAPD by providing those new to the ABC retail community with a source to rectify potential problems in their businesses as they attempt to become established. Additionally, STAR training can be mandated for problematic locations through the CUP abatement process, which is administered by the City Zoning Administration. To ensure that training is made available at establishments where violations have been noted, "Operation ABC" personnel developed a brochure advertising the STAR program (Attachment No. 2A-B). The brochure offers an in-depth explanation of the benefits of participating in the program and provides details on how to start the training process. Brochures are made available to licensees during ABC premise inspections and in conjunction with the issuance of ABC-related citations. By offering training at the time of the citation, violators are given an opportunity to prevent subsequent violations. This concept has been extremely well received by licensees and has reduced the conflicts associated with the issuance of ABC-related citations. The support of the Department of ABC has been employed in a number of educational tools utilized by "Operation ABC" personnel. Working in partnership with local ABC District Offices, unit personnel have used Informed Merchants Preventing AlcoholRelated Crime Tendencies (IMPACT) inspections as method of identifying violations and encouraging compliance. During the past three years unit personnel have conducted ABC IMPACT educational inspections on a continual basis. These inspections are targeted toward educating ABC licensees at their place of business as to their responsibilities in regard to adherence to ABC laws and regulations. They are designed Panel Submission Form Operation ABC Page 5 as a crime prevention approach in a relaxed atmosphere of cooperation between merchants and law enforcement. They are conducted on an impromptu basis and have proven to be an excellent tool for enhancing the relationship between the LAPD and the ABC business community. To increase the level of expertise within the law enforcement community regarding ABC enforcement, "Operation ABC" personnel developed several instructional platforms. The first, and only, Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved course pertaining to ABC enforcement was established by "Operation ABC" personnel (Attachment No. 3). The 16-hour block of instruction provides training of law enforcement personnel who wish to expand their knowledge of ABC law. Entitled "Problem Oriented Policing Update-ABC Enforcement", the course offers in-depth training regarding all aspects of ABC rules and regulations. Additionally, students receive an overview of "Operation ABC" and are exposed to the unit's success by tempering enforcement efforts with their varied retailer education programs. In addition to the invaluable training, the course offers neighboring agencies the opportunity to network and develop resources with those members of the law enforcement community involved with ABC enforcement. To increase the knowledge base of LAPD officers, "Operation ABC" personnel developed a 4-hour block of instruction which is provided to all newly assigned vice investigators during the LAPD's 40-hour vice school. The instruction received regarding ABC law and enforcement techniques is followed-up in actual field investigations that are supervised by "Operation ABC" personnel. This school is open to, and regularly attended by a number of outside agencies. This block of instruction has also been adapted for dissemination to uniformed personnel in an attempt to enhance ABC knowledge on a department-wide level. By offering training credit, "Operation ABC" personnel have been able to provide valuable training to members of the LAPD while assisting Area commands in maintaining compliance with POST requirements. To ensure compliance, and promote public safety, all educational efforts are tempered with enforcement. To that end, "Operation ABC" personnel regularly conduct enforcement operations that are designed to ensure that ABC retailers are adhering to the established rules and regulations and identifiable problems are addressed. The following operations have been utilized on a consistent basis to ensure that ABC retail locations are operated in a legal and responsible manner: Minor Decoy Operations - As a method of testing ABC retailers' compliance in regards to the sales of alcoholic beverages to under-aged individuals. t Decoy Shoulder Tap Operations - Designed to reduce the availability of alcoholic beverages to under-aged individuals and augment minor decoy operations. Panel Submission Form Operation ABC Page 6 Drunk Decoy Operations - An educational process designed to test ABC retailers' compliance with service of alcoholic beverages to obviously intoxicated individuals. - Beer Keg Compliance Operations - An effective tool that has reduced the availability of alcoholic beverages in large quantities that has historically been the focal point of teen-aged "rave-type" gatherings. - Illegal Alcoholic Beverage Solicitation Operations - Designed to eliminate the solicitation of alcoholic beverages which by design promotes excessive alcoholic beverage consumption and encourages prostitution activity. - Rule 143 (Adult Entertainment) Operations - Ensures that adult entertainment establishments are operated in a legal manner and criminal activity related to illegal operations is reduced. - Narcotic Paraphernalia Operations - Greatly impacts the reduction of narcotic-related offenses in and around licensed ABC locations. - Employment Enforcement Task Forces - Multi-agency operation designed to create a level playing field for business competition, target the "under-ground economy" and detect, deter, educate and bring into compliance those employers that are avoiding their employment tax liabilities. As subject matter experts, "Operation ABC" personnel are routinely called upon to deal with specific problems and community concerns regarding disruptive or problematic ABC outlets. These requests have come from a number of sources including LAPD vice personnel, Los Angeles City Councilmembers, outside agencies, and concerned individuals from both business and residential communities. On a number of occasions, "Operation ABC" personnel have developed responses to problems that have been identified through the observations of unit personnel. One such response, the "Safe and Sober Graduation" operation utilize widespread enforcement action combined with media coverage to reduce the availability of alcoholic beverages to under-aged individuals during high school graduations. The operation involves conducting "Decoy Shoulder Tap Operations" that targets adults who furnish alcohol to minors outside of licensed ABC locations. The uses of these operations are heavily advertised by local newspapers, radio, and television coverage, disseminating a "zero tolerance" message regarding problems associated with iirnishing alcoholic beverages to under-aged individuals. These operations are conducted yearly on dates that coincide with the 94 Los Angeles Unified School District's high school graduations. By expanding on the Safe and Sober Graduation concept, "Operation ABC" personnel developed an entire program devoted to educating under-aged individuals most at risk, college students under 21 years of age. The central campus area of the University of Panel Submission Form Operation ABC Page 7 Southern California (USC) became the site of Operation ABC's first effort to reduce alcohol consumption by under-aged individuals. Working in conjunction with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), unit personnel participated in the first annual Alcohol Awareness Safety Day. Sponsored by the Delta Sigma Pi sorority, the day's activities focused on heightening the awareness of USC students to the devastating effects of alcohol. consumption. Utilizing a severely damaged vehicle in which four individuals Iost their lives as a display, "Operation ABC" personnel spoke with students about the Iifealtering effects alcohol consumption could have on individuals who elect to drink and drive. Additionally, Fatal V ision ${ }^{\mathrm{M}}$ goggles were used by unit personnel to expose students to how alcohol affects coordination, judgement, and balance. These goggles are designed to modify one's sensory perception to the level of an individual who has a blood alcohol level of .18 percent. Students who attempted simple balance tests while wearing the goggles were extremely surprised by their inability to perform routine tasks due to their simulated intoxication. Officers also handed out brochures that dispelled myths pertaining to alcohol consumption and discussed related problems with interested students. In addition to Operation ABC, a number of other agencies participated in the event including the California Highway Patrol, the USC Department of Public Safety, the USC Office of Student Affairs, Campus Cruisers, and the USC Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse coalition. To promote alcohol abstinence, the sponsoring sorority raffled four floor seats to an upcoming Lakers' basketball game to students who pledged not to drink alcoholic beverages for one week. By event's end, in excess of 1000 USC students had been exposed to the problems associated with alcohol consumption and its truly negative consequences. Based on the student's response to the Operation ABC display, unit personnel formulated plans to make the program available to all local college campuses. All programs designed to educate college-aged individuals to local laws and to the harmful effects of alcohol consumption are designated as Project Safe and Sober. Current project expansions include the use of a modified golf chart that can be driven through a series of traffic cones while the driver senses are impaired with Fatal Vision ${ }^{\mathrm{TM}}$ goggles. A videotape of a Fatal Vision ${ }^{\mathrm{M}}$ goggle impaired driver is currently being produced for use at locations where the operation of a golf chart would be prohibited. Many law enforcement agencies are hampered with a lack of personnel resources to adequately address ABC issues. However, most communities have a tremendous amount of public support and citizen based groups who are willing to assist local jurisdictions with matters that are aimed at enhancing their neighborhoods. "Operation ABC" personnel have drawn upon these support groups and developed a program specifically designed to utilize civilian volunteers to assist in ensuring that licensed premises meet the minimum retail operating standards (Section 25612.5 Business and Professions Code). Entitled Project Lee Law, the program uses teams of volunteers who visit local establishments for the purpose of handing out educational brochures, promoting STAR Panel Submission Form Operation ABC Page 8 training, and performing cursory inspections of ABC locations. Information obtained during the inspection is then forwarded to vice unit personnel who notify licensees via mail regarding the outcome of these inspections. Those locations that are determined to be out-of-compliance are given a grace period to correct violations before enforcement action is taken. "Operation ABC" personnel provide training to all citizen volunteers and monitor the program to ensure compliance with the overall educational design concept. Project Lee Law has been extremely beneficial in maintaining retailer compliance and has garnered a great deal of community support for ABC issues. # ASSESSMENT The effectiveness of "Operation ABC" can be measured in the overall success of unit personnel in a number of venues, all of which concentrate on promoting the responsible sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is a blending of education and enforcement that has provided "Operation ABC" with the ability to enhance public safety by encouraging voluntary compliance and increasing the effectiveness of law enforcement personnel in obtaining compliance through effective problem solving skills. Since the inception of this unit, 53 disruptive and problematic ABC licensed locations have been permanently closed due to the efforts of unit personnel (Attachment No. 4AC). The closure of these locations has been a direct result of their repeated disregard for the rules and regulations governing ABC operations. The catalyst from these closures has varied greatly, and has included the voluntary surrender of ABC licenses, Zoning Administration actions, "three-strike" cases, Employment Enforcement Task Force operations, and Department of ABC revocations. It is by having personnel specifically trained regarding ABC enforcement techniques that multiple approaches to problem solving can be utilized. The benefits to the surrounding business and residential neighborhoods in regards to improvements in quality of life issues can not be overstated. A majority of these locations have been reopened and are currently being operated as productive non-ABC licensed businesses that are beneficial and non-problematic to their respective communities. The results of reducing the availability of alcoholic beverages to under-aged individuals can be demonstrated by reviewing the significant improvement in the overall compliance rate of minor decoy operations. In 1995, minor decoy operations were employed by Area vice unit personnel under the direction of "Operation ABC". The initial compliance rate of these early operations was a disappointing 45 to 50 percent. Currently, due to the ongoing use of these operations the compliance rate for any given minor decoy operation can be has high as 95 to 98 percent. The repeated use of the minor decoy program has caused ABC licensees to emphasize to their employees the importance of ensuring that minors are not furnished with alcoholic beverages. By augmenting the minor decoy program with decoy shoulder tap operations, "Operation ABC" personnel have greatly reduced the availability of alcoholic beverages to under-aged individuals by removing another potential alcohol source. Panel Submission Form Operation ABC Page 9 Educational efforts at the retail level have resulted in a decreased need for enforcement action on the part of LAPD personnel. During the first four years of the unit's existence, the LAPD experienced a marked increase in the total number of ABC-related arrests. Between 1995 and 1998, ABC-related ar'ests initiated by LAPD personnel increased by $390 \%$, with an average of $73 \%$ per year (Attachment No. 5). Likewise, the number of accusations filed by the Department of ABC district offices which have jurisdiction in the Los Angeles area (Inglewood, Los Angeles Metropolitan, and Van Nuys District Offices) increased substantially. During the same time period ABC accusations increased by $79 \%$, with and average of $22 \%$ per year (Attachment No. 6). These increases can be directly attributed to the training provided to LAPD personnel by "Operation ABC" which educated officers and placed renewed emphasis on ABC enforcement. The shift in arrest statistics occurred as additional emphasis was placed on training the retail community through STAR and other related projects. In 1999, after four continuous years of increased ABC-related arrests, the LAPD experienced a 42 percent reduction in ABC-related arrests. The following year (2000) decreased another 10\% reduction in ABC arrests, with an overall $47 \%$ reduction in ABC violations. This reduction occurred with no lessening of emphasis on the part of LAPD personnel toward ABC enforcement. During this same time period, the Department of ABC District Offices that cover the greater Los Angeles area mirrored the LAPD reduction with an overall $47 \%$ decrease in registered ABC accusations (Attachments 5 \& 6). The use of the Employment Enforcement Task Force (EETF) has given "Operation $\mathrm{ABC}^{\prime}$ personnel significant leverage in dealing with problematic ABC locations and addressing issues pertaining to the underground economy. During the past five years, EETF operations have been responsible for the imposition of in excess of 4.5 million dollars in fines. EETF personnel issued fines to the operators of ABC establishments who violated State Labor laws. Additionally, due to the dollar amount of some fines, a number of licensees elected to close their doors rather than deal with the legal ramifications involved in defending their illegal activities. To garner support for programs developed by "Operation ABC", personnel have utilized the media to disseminate the unit's success and availability of educational programs. Not only has this media exposure opened avenues for retailers to obtain training and education but, it has also served to notify those employed in the ABC retail community that the LAPD will continue to enforce ABC rules and regulations. "Operation ABC" is committed to improving the quality of life through the protection of the health, safety, welfare, and peace of the City's community members. The program has responded to numerous constituent complaints and has addressed a myriad of community concerns through ABC enforcement and education. Operation ABC has not only solved problems on a large scale, but utilized the theory that "when you take care of the small things, the big things take care of themselves". Small wins eventually lead to big victories for the citizens when a community based policing program is successfully Panel Submission Form Operation ABC Page I0 implemented. Through participation in the Twelfth Annual International ProblemOriented Policing Conference, "Operation ABC" personnel will be able to share their valuable experiences with other members of the law enforcement community. This exchange of information will continue the unit's mission of promoting responsible alcoholic beverage distribution. # Attachments Panel Submission Form Operation ABC Page 11 # Attachments 1 Responsible ABC Retailer window placard. 2 A-B Standardized Training for Alcohol Retailers brochure. 3 Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Course No. 1850-22431-00001 (Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement) course curriculum schedule, dated September 25-26, 2000. 4 A-C Numerical list of Alcoholic Beverage Control location closures which have been a result of Operation ABC. 5 Los Angeles Police Department ABC Arrest Statistics, 1995 to 2000. 6 California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Accusation Statistics, July 1994 to June 2000. ![img-0.jpeg](https://popdatasets.blob.core.windows.net/popdatasetmdimgs/01-35/img-0.jpeg) # RESPONSIBLE ABC RETAILER ## Los Angeles Police Department Standardized Training for Alcohol Retailers ## Los Angeles Police Department ## Standardized Training for Alcohol Retailers ## Operation ABC he Standardized Training for Alcohol Retailers, or STAR program, is a proactive Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) training and education presentation developed by the Los Angeles Police Department. The STAR presentation has been specifically designed to provide both on and off-sale ABC retailers, and their employees, with up-to-date training regarding the rules and regulations governing the sale and service of alcoholic beverages. It is the goal of the STAR program to promote responsible ABC retail operations, encourage self regulation, and provide individuals involved with sale and service of )bioholic beverages training from a law enfMement perspective. ![img-1.jpeg](https://popdatasets.blob.core.windows.net/popdatasetmdimgs/01-35/img-1.jpeg) ## Licensees and their employees attending STAR training will be able to... Gain an understanding of the current laws governing ABC retail operations. 4. Demonstrate voluntary compliance of ABC rules and re ${ }^{\#}$ ulations while operating licensed retail locations. Develop a better working relationship within the community through responsible retail operations. - Reduce the availability of alcoholic beverages to under-aged individuals. - Aid in curtailin ${ }^{\text {® }}$ the number of ABC related violations. Employing a multimedia approach, STAR training will educate retail licensees and their employees on current laws and their responsibilities in relationship to the dispensing of alcoholic beverages. Training sessions are given at no cost. Each session can be tailored to accommodate the needs of the audience. and are designed to encourage active participation on the part of those in attendance. The STAR training program is an informal supplemental presentation to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control's Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD) program. By no means should STAR presentations be considered as substitute training. Issues typically addressed during a STAR presentation include, but are not limited to the following: - Premise inspections by peace officers - Licensee liability - ABC license privileges and conditions (6) Bona fide identification - Minor decoy operations - Sales and service of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individuals - After hour sales of alcoholic beverages - Clerk affidavits + Narcotic paraphernalia - Solicitation of alcoholic beverages - Beer keg compliance - Displaying of harmful matter - ABC Rule 143 violations - Disorderly house operation By attending a STAR training presentation individuals will be provided with the opportunity to discuss ABC issues with knowledgeable law enforcement personnel. Additionally, they will undoubtedly be taking a positive step toward ensuring that our communities are made safer through Responsible ABC Retailers. If you are interested in attending a STAR training presentation or would like more information, please contact your nearest Los Angeles Police Department vice unit. # LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT ## Anaheim Police Department Training Auditorium ### OPERATION ABC **September 25 - 26, 2000** | Monday, September 25 | Tuesday, September 26 | | --- | --- | | 0800 - 0850 Introduction (Pre-Pest) Sgt. Steve Moore | 0800 - 0950 Drug Paraphernalia After I Tour Investigations Keg Compliance Inv. Jerry Garcia | | 0900 - 0950 ABC Overview Administration Process Vs Criminal Process CUP/CUB Process Vs ABC Licensing Sgt. Steve Moore | 0900 - 0950 Concurrent Sales Drive-Up Dairy Operations Review Off-Sale Operations Del. Rick McElroy | | 1000 - 1050 ABC License Types & Conditions Inspection Authority Age of Employment Off Sale & On-Sale Operations Retail Operating Standards Sgt. Steve Moore | 1000 - 1050 Adult Entertainers Male Vs Female 143.3 R.S.P. Cases Food Stamps 647B PC Nexus Inv. Jerry Garcia | | 1100 - 1150 Use of Decoys Minor Decoy Operations Shoulder Tap Operations Sgt. Jose Perez | 1100 - 1150 ABC Programs IMPACT / ROSTF STAR & LEAD Training Sgt. Steve Moore | | 1200 - 1300 Lunch L. J. Jones | 1200 - 1300 Lunch | | 1300 - 1350 Intoxicated Service Investigations Adulterated Beverages Security Guards Review On-Sale Operations Sgt. Jose Perez | 1300 - 1350 Tactical Situations Group Discussion Sgt. Jose Perez | | 1400 - 1450 Solicitation "B-Girl" Investigations (Non-Alcoholic Beverage Solicitations) 143 Overview Private Club Discrimination Cases Inv. Jerry Garcia | 1400 - 1450 Task Force Operations Employment Enforcement Task Force Abstements ABC/SOU Media Del. Rick McElroy | | 1500 - 1630 Bookmaking/Gambling Investigations Slot Machines Questions & Answers Del. Rick McElroy | 1500 - 1630 Testing & Evaluations Questions & Answers Training-507 | t No. 3 # OPERATION ABC PROBLEM ABC LOCATION CLOSURES 1. StErlings 2. On the Green Billiards 3. KL 98 Market 4. Nightrock Nightclub 5. Iguana's 6. Rosita's Billiards 7. El Noa Noa Bar 8. La Hub Liquor 9. El Patio 10. Los Amigos 11. El Borrego 12. Maeva 13. El Napalito Cafe 14. Copa Cabana 15. La Herradura Bar 16. El Caballo Loco 17. Bucky's County Line 18. El Sambrero 19. LGT Vegas 20. Los Flamingos 21. Express Market 22. Mancini's Bar 23. Hope's Liquor 8737 Fenwick Street, Sunland 8134 Foothill Boulevard, Sunland 7070 Foothill Boulevard, Sunland 7179 Foothill Boulevard, Sunland 7308 Foothill Boulevard, Sunland 8202 San Fernando Road, Sun Valley 7606 Vineland Avenue, Sun Valley 13612 Van Nuys Boulevard, Pacoima 11261 San Fernando Road, Pacoima 10219 San Fernando Road, Pacoima 10425 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Pacoima 13484 Van Nuys Boulevard, Pacoima 13376 Van Nuys Boulevard, Pacoima 13221-23 Maclay Street, Sylmar 7249 Canoga Avenue, Canoga Park 21215 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 18588 Ventura Boulevard, Tarzana 4712 Lankershim Boulevard, Studio City 11000 Sepulveda Boulevard, Mission Hills 8940 Woodman Avenue, Arleta 10974 Le Conte Avenue, Westwood 20923 Roscoe Boulevard, Canoga Park 2222 South Hoover, Los Angeles 24. Blue Bird Liquor 25. Pacific Tavern 26. Greco 27. Tug Boat Annies 28. City View Market 29. Valley Inn 30. La Copa De Oro Bar 31. The Tuba Room 32. Muse Salon & Cafe 33. Viva La Vida Mariscos 34. Taxco Mexican Food Restaurant 35. Mario's Place 1 Courtesy Club 36. Showgirls Nightclub 37. Solo De Noche Vienes Nightclub 38. Duet Nightclub 39. Balboa Liquor 40. Olivia's Bar 41. White Oak Inn 42. El Vuelve a la Vida Restaurant 43. The Place 44. Nora's Market 45. The New Hollyway Lounge 46. Flamingo Club 450 South Main, Los Angeles 2001 South Pacific Avenue, Los Angeles 366 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles 1544 West Anaheim, San Pedro 1905 City View Street, Los Angeles 5068 Valley Boulevard, Los Angeles 15310 Parthenia Street, Sepulveda 11651 Sherman Way, North Hollywood 540 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles 8210 Desoto Avenue, Canoga Park 14540 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys 9032 Woodman Avenue, Arleta 7238 Reseda Boulevard, Reseda 9752 Glenoaks Boulevard, Sun Valley 1056 Westwood Boulevard, Westwood 16904 Parthenia Street, North Hills 7526-28 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood 17757 Saticoy Street, Reseda 8406-08 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Canoga Park 7020 Foothill Boulevard, Tujunga 9000 Woodman Avenue, Arleta 1616 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles 4001 West 6th Street, Los Angeles 47. Mi 'Tenampa Bar 48. Puerto Escondido Nightclub 49. Rich Man Pour Man Bar \& Lounge 50. 7-Eleven 51. El Tio Bar 52. El Atoron Bar 53. Doohinkey's 9765 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Pacoima 12925 Saticoy Street, North Hollywood 13809 Roscoe Boulevard, Panorama City 18514 Plummer Street, Northridge 15140 Raymer Street, Van Nuys 11119 Burbank Boulevard, North Hollywood 8929 Woodman Avenue, Arleta # LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT ## Alcoholic Beverage Control. Arrest Statistics ### 1995 - 2000 ![img-2.jpeg](https://popdatasets.blob.core.windows.net/popdatasetmdimgs/01-35/img-2.jpeg) *Source: Department Vice Arrest & Complaint Summary*