California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
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“Licensees have a responsibility to be good neighbors and to follow the law. We appreciate the work that ABC agents do in investigating complaints and, through undercover work, identifying violations that threaten public safety.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona HIGHLAND – On September 10, 2025, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced that ABC […]
23 people arrested, 10 citations issued “Enforcement operations that target specific criminal activity lend to safer communities. Arresting those who steal items from businesses, including the theft of alcohol, and who have warrants for their arrest, and/or are in possession of controlled substances, can only help public safety in our neighborhoods.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona […]
EL CENTRO – On August 3, 2025, agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and El Centro Police Department officers arrested four suspects for furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors. The arrests were the result of a Shoulder Tap operation which targets adults who purchase alcohol for underage people. A minor under the […]
“It is important for the safety of all of us that IDs are checked carefully and alcohol is not served to those under 21. We can all do our part to keep alcohol from those under 21. Underage drinking can lead to very negative and sometimes deadly outcomes.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona YORBA LINDA- On […]
“Illegal activity, such as unlicensed after-hours parties, creates a nuisance and unsafe environment for communities and those in attendance. Undercover work can be dangerous and we appreciate the efforts of California ABC agents and their local law enforcement partners to keep us safe.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona ANAHEIM – On July 12, 2025, California Department […]
Congratulations to CABCA Member Paul Tupy and CARII Member Bob Twomey “We couldn’t be any prouder of the accomplishments and the Governor’s appointments of our two members, Paul Tupy and Bob Twomey. Well done, and we look forward to your continued successes!” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO – On July 25, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom […]
“It is important that we all have a part in public safety, including those who sell or serve alcohol. Thank you to the ABC agents who investigated this case and assisted in the action taken against the establishment.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LA QUINTA – On July 11, 2025 the California Alcoholic Beverage Control […]
KINGS COUNTY – On July 2, 2025, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Kings County Sheriff’s Office posted an ABC notice of license suspension at Señor Pancho’s in Lemoore. On February 12, 2022 and February 6, 2025, ABC agents and sheriff’s deputies sent a minor decoy into the restaurant to attempt to purchase […]
OXNARD – On June 28, 2025, the Oxnard Police Department with assistance from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), cited one store clerk in the City of Oxnard for selling alcohol to a minor. The actions were the result of a minor decoy operation in which a decoy under the age of 21 […]
OXNARD – On June 14, 2025, the Oxnard Police Department and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control conducted a minor decoy alcohol operation in the City of Oxnard. Under the direct supervision of officers and agents, the minor decoy attempted to purchase alcohol from six alcohol retail licensees. Agents and officers are happy to […]
“It’s encouraging that out of 52 establishments tested, only two clerks sold alcohol to the underage decoy. Although, we would like to see 100 percent of clerks and servers check IDs. These operations help to remind clerks and servers, as well as the public that selling or furnishing alcohol to someone under 21 is not […]
RIVERSIDE – There is much excitement among the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents who competed on the ABC Pistol Team in the 2025 United States Police & Fire Championships June 1, 2025 at the Riverside County Sheriff’s Ben Clark Training Center. The team sent 14 shooters to compete in various Police Pistol Combat events […]
“When three out of four locations visited by law enforcement are in violation of ABC laws, that’s a sign that more work needs to be done to educate clerks and servers, and to protect the public from crimes connected to underage drinking.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SANTA CLARA – On May 30, 2025, two clerks […]
SANTA CLARA – When no one is inclined to purchase alcohol for someone who is under 21 years of age, and who is standing in front of a store asking, while under the direct supervision of California ABC agents and Santa Clara police officers, that is a successful Shoulder Tap operation. That happened on May […]
“It is in the best interest of public safety to prevent underage drinking as it can lead to various kinds of accidents, assaults, DUIs and poor decisions that can impact lives for years to come.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LAKE ELSINORE – On May 17, 2025, California Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) agents and the Riverside […]
“California ABC agents have been working consistently to see that businesses are in compliance with the regulations banning intoxicating hemp products in stores. This is in addition to their law enforcement duties enforcing alcoholic beverage and state laws as California peace officers.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO – On May 8, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom […]
“It’s important during large community events that California ABC agents work with their local law enforcement partners at the venue itself and throughout the community to prevent DUI related crimes. We appreciate the typically long, night, and weekend hours that ABC agents work to help protect the public.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona CLOVIS – On […]
“California ABC agents do a tremendous job working alongside their local law enforcement partners to prevent underage drinking, to educated store clerks and customers, and in conducting compliance checks. This helps to keep all of us safe!” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona CHULA VISTA – On April 22, 2025, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) […]
On April 9, 2025, California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents (CABCA) announced its scholarship awards to five students, each of them a CABCA member’s child. “The CABCA board of directors is pleased that we were able to set aside money to help our members with the cost of higher education,” said CABCA President Bryant Pender. “We […]
“It takes a village of law enforcement officers and other first responders to keep people safe during unsanctioned events such as this. California ABC agents work large events and gathering throughout the state to combat underage drinking, overdoses, DUIs, and assaults often associated with underage drinking. We thank all of the first responders who worked […]
