Full Notification

For Immediate Release
August 6, 2018
 
Contacts: Sergeant Chris Vargas (310) 802-5140
                  Sergeant Tim Zins, PIO, (310) 802-5186                    

Date of Event:     June 2018 - July 2019  
 
Subject:               Alcohol Beverage and Control Grant
 
Location:              Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266
                                               
The Manhattan Beach Police Department has joined forces with the Hermosa Beach Police Department, the El Segundo Police Department and the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) to educate and conduct enforcement activities of licensed establishments pertaining to alcohol related laws, regulations and criminal and civil penalties. 

The Manhattan Beach Police Department, the Hermosa Beach Police Department and the El Segundo Police Department have received a grant from the ABC in the amount of $71,923.00 to help keep alcohol out of the hands of juveniles and to reduce alcohol related crimes.  The grant operational period will extend to June 30, 2019. 
 
The City of Manhattan Beach currently has 114 bars, restaurants and retail stores which are licensed to sell alcohol; the City of Hermosa Beach has 95; and the City of El Segundo has 101. 
 
Each department is committed to enhancing their current levels of education and enforcement regarding licensed establishments, and problems associated with alcohol sales and consumption in all three cities.  Each department has also created a close working relationship with ABC.  Investigators from each agency will provide training to ABC licensed establishments, conduct on-site inspections and undercover operations to determine if licensed establishments are abiding by state laws and local operating permits.
 
In partnership with the community, each department expects the results of this grant to provide a better understanding of the need to comply with alcohol related laws and regulations. This will enhance the safety of our citizens and protect the quality of life that exists in our communities.  If you have any questions about the grant, please contact Sergeant Chris Vargas at (310) 802-5140.