'Operation Teen Proof' launched by DA

Wayne County District Attorney Richard M. Healy announced the launch of Operation Teen Proof as part of a continuing effort to curb underage drinking in Wayne County.

Under the Operation Teen Proof program, the Wayne County District Attorney's Office and local police departments will be delivering, free of charge, Security Laminate Verifiers supplied by Heineken USA, to every licensed alcohol establishment in Wayne County.

By revealing the laminate security feature, these verifiers give proprietors the ability to identify the authenticity of any New York State Driver's License issued after April 1997.

Healy stated, 'Underage drinking is a problem in this county and across the nation, often serving as the trigger for any number of crimes including drunk driving, domestic violence and sexual assaults. Preventing these tragedies requires the cooperation of law enforcement and the business community, working together to ensure that alcoholic beverages can only be obtained by those 21 or older. I am grateful to Heineken USA for funding the purchase of these devices, which will assist businesses in determining fake ID's and to the Chiefs of Police for their help with distribution.'

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