TIPS Training Available

Free Responsible Alcohol Server Trainer from Milford Prevention Council

During the holidays family members may visit and college students come home for winter break. This family time gives the community an opportunity to visit their favorite establishments, toast to big milestones, relax at happy hour and spend quality time with family.

It’s also a time to remember the habits that allow us to safely enjoy our favorite spirits and alcoholic beverages—and how we fight drunk driving and underage drinking.

Milford Prevention Council want to offer liquor retailers resources and support to safely serve alcoholic beverages this season.

• Free TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) training for your bartenders and servers- a must for new staff and a great refresher for others! ($40 value per server)
  • TIPS is the global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. This skills-based training program is designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving.
  • If you are interested in registering you and your staff for this free training, please email info@milfordprevention.org
  • Thorough ID checks /properly educating your staff
  • Create, maintain, and enforce sales and service policies for all staff and management
  • Provide the right tools for your staff (electronic ID verification, calendar showing birth dates/years, and provide a current ID guidebooks)

Here are some ways you can prevent your business from serving minors this holiday season:

Violation of the law by selling or delivering alcohol to a minor is an unclassified misdemeanor. The penalty for this offence is imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of up to $2,000, or both.

We thank you in advance for your commitment to keeping the Milford community safe.

For any questions please reach out to info@milfordprevention.org