The Grand Forks Police Department conducted Alcohol Compliance checks, with the assistance of area youths, on Friday, April 1. A total of 20 businesses were checked. Out of the 20 checked, four businesses failed. The businesses that failed were: Brick & Barley, Sledsters, The Bun, and The Ground Round. Normally the Grand Forks Police Department conducts multiple Alcohol Compliance checks each year, but in recent years, checks weren’t conducted due to COVID-19 concerns. This was the first compliance check since 2020, but they anticipate resuming this activity moving forward.
The Grand Forks Police Department uses youth from the community who are under the age of 21. The compliance checks are conducted by having a youth enter an alcohol establishment under the supervision of a police officer and in accordance with Grand Forks City Ordinance 21-0228. The underage youth will attempt to purchase alcohol and will in no way attempt to conceal their age. If a sale is refused, the business “passes” the check. If a sale is completed, it is observed by the officer, and appropriate enforcement action is taken.
All businesses are later advised that they were involved in a compliance check and its results.
