Kings Sheriff's Office, California ABC conducts minor decoy operation

The minor decoy program uses supervised individuals under the age of 20 who attempt to purchase alcohol at licensed premises. Any sale of alcohol to a minor decoy may result in criminal and/or administrative sanctions for the employee and licensee.

The team of KCSO deputies and ABC Agents visited thirteen licensed establishments within Kings County. According to the sheriff’s department, eleven of the establishments did a commendable job and used proper protocol, as the minor decoy was denied alcohol at each location.

A violation was obtained at two of the locations, and the employee was issued a citation for selling alcohol to a minor.

 Tacos el Grullo; 855 N. Lemoore Avenue, Lemoore

 Adolfo’s Lounge; 44 N. 19 ½ Avenue, Lemoore

 The sheriff’s department said the minor decoy program has proven to be an effective tool in promoting responsible practices in the sales of alcoholic beverages by licensees, reducing substance abuse, and enhancing community welfare by limiting underage access to alcohol.

 This project is part of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control's Minor Decoy / Shoulder Tap Grant Project, funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.