Town of Kent
POLICE DEPARTMENT
40 SYBIL’S CROSSING, KENT LAKES, NEW YORK 10512

September 18, 2023
For Immediate Release

Subject -Alcohol Awareness & Compliance Checks

In a joint venture with -The Prevention Council of Putnam & The Carmel Communities That Care Coalition;

During the months of August and September 2023 Officers from the Town of Kent Police Department participated in Alcohol Awareness & Compliance Checks of the businesses in the Town of Kent that sell alcoholic beverages.

Using several volunteer underage operatives, Officers conducted 32 compliance checks, of the 32 compliance checks 29 passed. At the 3 businesses were alcohol was purchased by the underage operative the sales person was arrested for – Unlawfully Dealing with a Child in the First Degree.
These types of programs help bring awareness to the businesses as well as the public, letting everyone know we are working together to help keep our communities safe.

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