Arkansas reduces underage drinking by increasing compliance checks and community engagement

The Conway Police Department (CPD) was receiving troubling calls about alcohol sales to minors. To be effective in preventing underage drinking, the department understood that the solution would have to be more inclusive, involving work with retailers, law enforcement, community members and the media. The media coverage also was a good way to promote the support available through the Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL) grant program, its resources and law enforcement. Understanding the need for consistency, the CPD scheduled six rounds of compliance check operations (with the last round meeting their goal of 100% compliance)! This success story reveals the effectiveness of community support, significant media partners, and consistent compliance checks.

The entire Success Story can be found by visiting this link: http://www.udetc.org/documents/success_stories/AR0212.pdf.