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m: James Hagaman DATE: April 8, 1981
Planning Director
FmM: Vincent D. Jimno, Chief of Police
SUBTECT: CHAhlBEROF~~sTTO~
ALCOHOLIC BEYERAGES AT THE KYIUXSS
The request to serve alcoholic beverages at the Motocross by the Carlsbad
Chamber of Comnerce is presently under consideration by the City. Department is not generally favorable towards this request. of the Motocross has been without the on-site sale of alcoholic beverages. However, it has resulted in a self limiting process. been carried in is consumed. With the request for on-site sale and consumption readily available to those spectators who would not normally have brought their
own, and additionally offering a propensity for over indulgence. Department, in review of past Motocross critiques, is well aware that an over-
whelming majority of incidents originating at the Race Way (Motocross) are
alcohol related.
The Police
The past operation
Only the amount that has
The Police
Every year during the Motocross law enforcemnt officers handle spectators who become involved in fight disturbances usually resulting in injury, persons who are considered under the influence of alcohol (drunk in public) thefts of personal and private property. assault, drunk in public, reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol and narcotic violations.
to a trouble area (fight) that they are met with a hostile crowd; fortunately,
discretionary tactics have prevented any serious outbreaks or injuries.
Recent Motocross records show arrests for
There have been times when the Police respond
Withthe proposed request by the Chamber of Comnerce, it is evident that
the additional availability of alcohol, dined with the usual high heat which
intensifies the effect of alcohol, will greatly reduce the ability of the Police Department to control and defuse potentially hazardous situations. The Chaniber
of Comra3rce should also carefully consider the liability prior to embarking into this proposal. Also, the negative publicity possibility if an incident was to
be correlated to the conamption of alcohol sold by the Chaniber at this event.
Additional staff study has shown that with the approval of the Chamber of Comnerce request, the Police Department will need to provide six additional regular officers to the complement already planned to provide for anticipated service levels. This is believed to be minimal staff additions to maintain the public safety.
Should the request be approved, and subsequent licesnes issued, it is
recarmended that the promoters or consessions be required to pay for additional
staff necessary to provide the police protection, and the promoters be required
to comply to the necessary mpower levels as approved by the Chief of Police.
Thirdly, that the concessionaire or promoter provide adequate liability insurance covering the City against any liability. Finally, the Chief of Police have final
authority as to the hour of closing the alcoholic beverage concessions.