The California Department of Public Health, California Tobacco Control Program invites you to participate in a unique event focused on Best Practices in the enforcement of tobacco retailer licensing laws and other laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors:
Purpose
- To identify and share enforcement Best Practices for reducing tobacco sales to minors
- To strengthen relationships between public health and law enforcement
Topics of Discussion
- Effective strategies for enforcing tobacco sales to minors laws
- Everyday enforcement challenges and solutions
- Maximizing collaboration and coordination across agencies and disciplines
Hosted by the Walnut Creek Police Department
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Walnut Creek Police Department 1666 North Main Street Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 943-5844 |
Benefits to Participation
- Learn effective enforcement strategies and methods
- Network with other jurisdictions in the Bay Area who are enforcing tobacco sales to minors laws
- Gain support and resources to enhance your enforcement activities
“Attending the Law Enforcement Roundtable [on September 10th in Glendale] allowed me to problem solve and gain the insight of other professionals from across the region. The contacts and ideas proved invaluable.”
- Lieutenant Bruce Fox, Glendale Police Department
”The recent increase in various California municipal and county jurisdictions adopting Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinances has created a need for an environment where these jurisdictions, as well as other interested jurisdictions, can come together to share and learn from the experiences of others. The Glendale Law Enforcement Roundtable conducted on September 10, 2008 provided such an environment.”
– Terre Hirsch, License and Code Services Administrator, City of Burbank.
"I participated in the Local Tobacco Retailer Licensing Roundtable on September 10, 2008 in Glendale, California. The Roundtable discussions are a forum for open communication and dialogue for those with a tobacco retail licensing program. The dynamics of the group are complimented by the fact that participants represent various agencies such as law enforcement, administration and state agencies. In addition, attendees represented various levels of experience with Tobacco Retail Licensing which generated a lot of useful ideas, challenges and practical solutions."
– Nora D. Manzanilla, Administrative Coordinator III, Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Corruption, Frauds & Enforcement Unit, Tobacco Enforcement Program
Other Important Information
- Registration and parking are free!
- Continental breakfast and lunch provided
- Mileage reimbursement offered
Deadline to register: April 10, 2009
Register early as space is limited.
For more information please contact:
Bhumi Bhutani, M.S.
Program Consultant
California Department of Public Health,
California Tobacco Control Program
916-552-8012