California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
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“It’s important that adults refuse the request, no matter how polite, to purchase alcohol for those under 21. Saying no is a simple way to protect others. We thank ABC agents and their local law enforcement partners for conducting these operations throughout the state in an effort to keep all of us safe from harm.” […]
“California ABC agents work to educate those who sell and serve alcohol, as well as the public, about the dangers associated with underage drinking. Clerks should be checking IDs when selling alcoholic beverages and citizens should be saying no to those under 21 who are asking them to purchase alcohol on their behalf.” CSLEA President […]
“ABC agents work with their local law enforcement partners to target underage drinking in an effort to keep all of us safe. Providing alcohol to someone under 21 is no favor to anyone. A simple and polite ‘no’ can be life-saving.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona EMERYVILLE – On November 11, 2024, California Department of Alcoholic […]
“ABC agents work to ensure that licensees are following the law at their establishments in an effort to protect Californians from harm.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO – On November 13, 2024, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced the posting of updated statistics regarding its efforts to remove illegal hemp products from ABC-licensed […]
Hello CABCA Members, Following CABCA’s recent election which concluded on October 23rd and the retirement of CABCA President Sal Martinez, we would like to introduce your current CABCA Board of Directors: We thank Sal Martinez for his service to our CABCA members and to CSLEA and wish him the best in his well-earned retirement. Please […]
SACRAMENTO – On October 30, 2024, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) hosted a retirement lunch for Sal Martinez, an ABC agent, president of the association California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents (CABCA), and a director at the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA). Attending the lunch on behalf of CSLEA were President Alan […]
“These are new regulations so it is important for ABC agents to visit ABC-licensed establishments in order to educated and to remove the illegal hemp products. These sweeps are designed to keep consumers safe and increase public safety.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO – On October 23, 2024, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) […]
Every citizen approached just said “no” “When every citizen approached in an underage drinking enforcement operation refuses to purchase alcohol as requested by someone under 21, the community is that much safer! That’s what a successful operation looks like!” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona OXNARD – On October 14, 2024, agents from the California Department […]
Two citizens also cited for purchased alcohol for a minor “By conducting these operations targeting underage drinking, California ABC agents and their local law enforcement partners are working to keep our neighborhoods, communities and roads safe. In addition, they are educating the public and providing an important reminder to clerks to check IDs.” – CSLEA […]
“California ABC agents work to protect the public from harm and to educate ABC licensees, particularly as it applies to these new regulations. We are appreciative of their illegal hemp product check and assisting in the removal of these products from store shelves.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona Sacramento – On October 9, 2024, the California Department […]
Revived a baby who was not breathing By CABCA Secretary Bryant Pender SAN JOSE – On October 10, 2024, California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Agent Daniel Felix of the San Jose District Office received ABC’s “Life Saving Award” for his work in saving the life of a baby at the Salinas Rodeo. On Friday, July […]
RIVERSIDE – On October 1-2, 2024, the president, secretary and treasurer of the association California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents (CABCA) visited licensing representatives and agents at California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) offices in Riverside, Palm Desert and Cerritos. “Through the course of our visits we were able to meet and have conversations with 16 agents […]
AUBURN – On October 1, 2024, the Auburn Police Department announced the results of two operations it conducted with California ABC agents in September. One operation was a series of inspections at businesses where alcohol is sold and consumed, such as bars and restaurants. Eight locations were visited and each location was found to be […]
“An undercover decoy operation in which no clerk sells to the decoy is deemed an absolute success! We thank those who check IDs for their diligence and very much appreciate the work that California ABC agents and their local law enforcement partners conduct to protect the public.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona GREENFIELD – California ABC […]
Greetings agents and licensing reps, CABCA will be conducting the following site visits in Southern California: Tuesday, October 1, 2024: Riverside District Office – Room #206 10:00AM – 11:00AM Palm Desert District Office – 2:00PM – 3:00PM Wednesday, October 2, 2024: Cerritos/Southern Division – Southern Division Hearing Room 11:00AM – 12:30PM […]
“This is another example of the type of undercover work that is conducted by California ABC agents. They work to be sure licensees are not breaking the law and they work to protect the public.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona OXNARD – On September 10, 2024, the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced that ABC […]
A California ABC and NCSO investigation “This investigation highlights some of the undercover work that ABC agents conduct in order to keep the public safe, particularly in and around ABC licensed establishments. Undercover work puts the personal safety of agents and their law enforcement partners at risk. We are grateful no one was hurt during […]
Deadline for submitting letter of interest extended to September 20, 2024 Dear CABCA Members, Your association, California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents (CABCA), will soon be holding an election to fill two vacant positions on our board of directors. CABCA would greatly appreciate your involvement. CABCA is currently accepting Statements of Candidacy from those interested in […]
“California ABC agents encounter all kinds of law enforcement situations in their work combatting underage drinking and enforcing ABC laws. They work undercover in bars and restaurants and conduct routine decoy and shoulder tap operations. All of this works to keep our communities safe.” –CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SUTTER COUNTY – On August 19, 2024, […]
REDDING – On August 23rd, 2024, California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents and Redding Police Department officers conducted a Minor Decoy operation, in which a decoy under the age of 21 attempted to purchase alcohol at 16 different businesses. One clerk at a market on Parkview Avenue was the only clerk who failed to check […]
