The main goals of the program are to (a) achieve the goals and objectives of the local enforcement agency's grant agreements; (b) establish close working relationships between ABC district offices and the grant agencies; (c) prioritize law enforcement efforts and target those licensed outlets that cause alcohol-related crimes; (d) develop records management systems to ensure police reports are systematically sent to the ABC district offices as required by law; and (e) assist in the training of local law enforcement.
To achieve its goals, the program emphasizes a "full-court press" strategy in correcting or eliminating alcohol-related problems at the point of sale with a strong emphasis on comprehensive enforcement tactics. An approach is used that brings all available Federal, State, and local resources to bear on the problem.
Individual grant agencies implement the full-court press through a variety of innovative project objectives, which usually include training of law enforcement personnel, community involvement, prevention, enforcement, records management and data systems, liaison with the ABC district office, and media involvement.
In awarding grants, ABC has established the following funding priorities; however, these are not necessarily listed in programmatic priority order:
General Priority Considerations:
- To provide funds to projects which operate in a service area with an identifiable alcohol-related problem associated with alcoholic beverage licensed establishments and/or where there is a demonstrated need for services.
- To provide funds to projects that clearly demonstrate the intent to engage in prevention efforts.
- To provide funds for projects with the intent to train officers on ABC education, prevention, and enforcement measures who can carry out these programs after the grant cycle has been completed.
- To distribute awards geographically throughout the State.
Program Specific Considerations:
- Training: Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to host and facilitate a Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD) or other Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Class.
- Coordination with District Attorney's Office: Applicants should demonstrate that the District Attorney's or City Attorney's Office is willing to prosecute ABC related cases.