On 2 October, Officers of the Grand Forks Police Department conducted 12 alcohol compliance checks around the city of Grand Forks, ND. Of those checked, two businesses failed: La Cantina and Sakura. The Grand Forks Police Department does multiple compliance checks each year.
The Grand Forks Police Department uses youth from the community who are under 21 years of age.
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 the results of that check.
