In July of 2007, the Village of Round Lake approved an ordinance amending the liquor license provisions of the village code and providing for a BASSET (Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training) program. The purpose of the BASSET program is to educate sellers and servers on the short and long-term effects of alcohol and drugs on individuals, families, friends, communities, businesses and the economy. The objectives of the BASSET program are:
- To train sellers and servers of alcohol on the proper techniques of responsible sales and service;
- To stop all sales of alcohol to underage patrons;
- To prevent DUIs and alcohol related fatalities;
- To promote responsible business practices and community safety;
- To educate industry professionals on alcohol related legislation;
- To promote the benefits of practicing responsible sales and service.
Three police department members have become certified and state licensed BASSET instructors. The police department is prepared to properly train all persons affected by the implementation of the BASSET program (sellers, servers, managers and owners). The village code was also amended to include a parental responsibility section prohibiting parent or guardian authorized underage drinking parties and giving the police department another tool to prosecute irresponsible parents.
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