Published: Tuesday, 19th August, 2008 12:00
Crack down on fake ID
By Inderdeep Bains
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THE fight against fake IDs is set to get a boost in the Royal Borough as a new initiative is launched.
Thames Valley Police has teamed up with the National Pubwatch Scheme and the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) to help bar and off-licence staff to spot fake ID and to prevent underage sales of alcohol.
In a bid to improve the confidence and knowledge of anyone who may have to ask for ID when selling alcohol, the organisations have produced handy training cards bearing the PASS hologram and a helpful checklist of the five things to look for on a genuine proof of age card.
Debie Pearmain, licensing officer for Windsor and Maidenhead LPA, said: “Everyone stands to benefit from licensed premises where staff know exactly what they are looking for on an ID card and are confident in challenging people they believe are underage. Reducing underage drinking improves the health and safety of our young people and our means neighbourhoods are less likely to suffer from alcohol-related anti-social behaviour.
Each licensed premises within Windsor and Maidenhead Local Police Area (LPA) has been provided with a stock of PASS training cards. These credit card-sized plastic cards are for use by any members of staff at the premises.
200,000 PASS cards were obtained by the National Pubwatch Scheme, in association Thames Valley Police, for use across the Force area.
For more information visit www.pass-scheme.org.uk
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