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East
County Hospitality Resource Panel
The East County Hospitality
Resource Panel (HRP) is dedicated to fostering responsible principles
and practices in the sale and service of alcohol beverages through collaborative
efforts between the food and beverage industry, law enforcement, government
and prevention groups to promote a safe community.
The panel, which includes law enforcement, prevention and alcohol industry
representatives, has set high standards for business conduct, cooperated
with enforcement of underage drinking laws and provided advice to high risk
bars regarding how to improve both community safety and business competitiveness.
Alcohol sales to minors and police calls for service at participating stores
and restaurants have plummeted. The panel is now being replicated in other
cities of San Diego County.
HRP
Project Objectives
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Develop
the hospitality industry in East San Diego County to provide
safe, responsible environments for social celebrations and business
meetings. |
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Provide a forum to improve relations among alcohol businesses and
community organizations, law enforcement and city officials. |
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Enhance the professional skills of those working in hospitality and
licensed beverage businesses and recognize the contributions these
people make to the community. |
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Reduce the consumption of alcohol by minors by eliminating the sales
and service of alcohol beverages to underage persons, attempts to
purchase and the purchase of alcohol by underage persons. |
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Reduce the risks of alcohol consumption by adults by reducing the
sales and service of alcohol to intoxicated persons and encouraging
the implementation of the designated driver programs. |
HRP
Program Philosophy
The moment of contact
between the server and the drinker presents one of the greatest potentials
in the prevention of drinking and driving and other alcohol-related problems
in the community. By working together, alcohol beverage businesses can join
with education, prevention, and law enforcement to enhance the quality of
life and economic stability of San Diego County.
HRP
Special Events
HRP
Members
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California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control |
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California
Highway Patrol |
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California State Assembly |
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Communities Against Substance Abuse |
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County of San Diego, Dept. of Environmental Services |
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County of San Diego, Dept. of Health & Human Services |
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Episcopal Community Services |
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East County ACCORD |
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El Cajon Police Department |
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Food and Beverage Association of San Diego |
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La Mesa Police Department |
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Metro Networks |
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving |
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Office of District Attorney |
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San
Diego Merchants Association |
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San Diego Responsible Hospitality Coalition |
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San Diego County Policy Panel on Youth Access to Alcohol |
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San
Diego Sheriff's Department |
For more information
on HRP contact Bett McDade, Prevention Specialist @ (619) 442-2727
ext. 106, or e-mail: preventionspecialist2@eccasa.org.
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