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Boise, Idaho -- Boise Police are launching a new program aimed at decreasing underage drinking and over service of alcohol at local bars, clubs and restaurants.
The first training class took place Sunday at the Funny Bone Comedy Club in downtown Boise. Local comedians who are certified as trainers helped facilitate the free class.
The event is part of a pilot project to develop effective training for servers that will benefit the community.
"By providing training to servers, bartenders and even doormen, we're trying to just educate them to prevent problems from happening. Obviously that's a goal of the police department, less problems is less calls. We're spread thin as it is we can be around more places to deal with other issues," said Boise Police officer Jermaine Galloway.
Funding for the program was provided by the Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections sponsored Sundays event along with several other local businesses and organizations.
