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Sam is a part of the Junior Explorers that worked a sting to test underage sales of tobacco in the area! Here is the article on the Redlands Daily Facts. What a great example for our youth, Samantha! We're proud of you!
Police note compliance during tobacco sales decoy
Staff Writer
Posted: 03/02/2009 11:05:15 PM PST
REDLANDS - Redlands Police used underage decoys to conduct a compliance check Friday of local businesses licensed to sell tobacco.
Four teams of officers and Police Explorers conducted checks at 69 businesses throughout the city beginning Friday afternoon.
The Explorers, each under 18, were paired with police officers. The minors would enter the business and ask to buy cigarettes. If they were asked for identification, the Explorers would say they did not have it or left it in the car. If asked their age, the Explorers were required to reply truthfully to the merchants.
None of the businesses sold cigarettes to the minors. A similar compliance check last summer resulted in nine citations for tobacco sales to minors. Officer Natasha Crawford, who organized the decoy operation, credited the goal of obtaining compliance through education for the improved compliance.
Businesses that refused to sell tobacco to the minors were commended and also given educational material.
During the operation, Crawford was approached by a man trying to sell bootleg videos outside the Ranch Market, 800 E. Lugonia Ave.
Approximately 200 bootleg videos were confiscated. A report will be forwarded to the District Attorney's Office for possible charges.
Police note compliance during tobacco sales decoy
Staff Writer
Posted: 03/02/2009 11:05:15 PM PST
REDLANDS - Redlands Police used underage decoys to conduct a compliance check Friday of local businesses licensed to sell tobacco.
Four teams of officers and Police Explorers conducted checks at 69 businesses throughout the city beginning Friday afternoon.
The Explorers, each under 18, were paired with police officers. The minors would enter the business and ask to buy cigarettes. If they were asked for identification, the Explorers would say they did not have it or left it in the car. If asked their age, the Explorers were required to reply truthfully to the merchants.
None of the businesses sold cigarettes to the minors. A similar compliance check last summer resulted in nine citations for tobacco sales to minors. Officer Natasha Crawford, who organized the decoy operation, credited the goal of obtaining compliance through education for the improved compliance.
Businesses that refused to sell tobacco to the minors were commended and also given educational material.
During the operation, Crawford was approached by a man trying to sell bootleg videos outside the Ranch Market, 800 E. Lugonia Ave.
Approximately 200 bootleg videos were confiscated. A report will be forwarded to the District Attorney's Office for possible charges.
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