Too many college students drink with the purpose of getting drunk. This dangerous pattern can lead to alcohol poisoning, date rape, deadly crashes, falls, and riots. The PLCB is working wtih colleges and universities to prevent these problems. Police Officer May Be Posing As A Store Employee. That's the premise of Cops in Shops , a unique program designed to prevent illegal purchases of alcohol Licensees and law enforcement work together to deter minors from trying to buy alcohol, AND adults from purchasing alcohol for minors.
Free materials are available for licensees and police departments to publicize the program.
The program will only deter minors if they know about it. Participating licensees and police departments view Cops in Shops as a success. Cops in Shops was developed by The Century Council , a group of concerned distillers, vintners, brewers, and wholesalers. It is supported by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, the PA Beer Wholesalers' Association, PA Licensed Beverage Association, the PA Malt Beverage Distributors' Association, and the PA Restaurant Association.