State Supervisor Warns of Increased Underage Drinking During May Celebrations

ATC agents trained over 143 servers yesterday in Camden County

JEFFERSON CITY, May 17, 2007-May marks the graduation season, a time when students around the state will celebrate their academic accomplishments.

This celebration can be overshadowed by the increased risks of underage drinking. State Supervisor for Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) Pete Lobdell encourages servers, communities and parents to help combat underage drinking during the commemorative month.

“Parents and communities can assist law enforcement by discussing the risks of underage drinking with those underage,” Lobdell said. “Illegal alcohol consumption can lead to increased chances of traffic accidents and other incidents that could ruin an otherwise wonderful milestone in a young person’s life.”

In an attempt to prevent underage drinking, ATC offers regular training for servers teaching them how to identify fake identification. Yesterday, ATC agents trained over 143 servers in Camden County. Servers are trained on how to detect slight imperfections in a created or altered false identification card such as size and thickness of the card or misplaced typeface.

Any person under the age of 21 convicted of purchasing or consuming alcohol or any server found to have served a minor may face up to $1,000 and/or a one year jail sentence.

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*Public Safety*	Matt Blunt, Governor	Mark James, Director
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State Supervisor Warns of Increased Underage Drinking During May Celebrations ATC agents trained over 143 servers yesterday in Camden County JEFFERSON CITY, May 17, 2007-May marks the graduation season, a time when students around the state will celebrate their academic accomplishments. This celebration can be overshadowed by the increased risks of underage drinking. State Supervisor for Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) Pete Lobdell encourages servers, communities and parents to help combat underage drinking during the commemorative month. “Parents and communities can assist law enforcement by discussing the risks of underage drinking with those underage,” Lobdell said. “Illegal alcohol consumption can lead to increased chances of traffic accidents and other incidents that could ruin an otherwise wonderful milestone in a young person’s life.” In an attempt to prevent underage drinking, ATC offers regular training for servers teaching them how to identify fake identification. Yesterday, ATC agents trained over 143 servers in Camden County. Servers are trained on how to detect slight imperfections in a created or altered false identification card such as size and thickness of the card or misplaced typeface. Any person under the age of 21 convicted of purchasing or consuming alcohol or any server found to have served a minor may face up to $1,000 and/or a one year jail sentence.
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