As of July 1, 2012, the Santa Barbara Police Department will be conducting an on-going series of operations and investigations to enforce laws surrounding the solicitation of alcohol to minors in hopes of curbing underage drinking and the illicit sale of alcohol. Operations include minor decoy operations, which focuses on businesses that sell alcohol to minors, shoulder tap operations, which focus on adults who supply alcohol to minors and IMPACT inspections which enforce licensees accountable to … Read entire article »