Illinois State Police Announce Results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Surveillance Details

For Immediate Release

Effingham, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 8 Investigations Commander Ryan Shoemaker announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) surveillance at various establishments in Fayette County during the month of December. These details were conducted to determine which businesses may be selling alcoholic beverages to minors (persons under 21 years of age). The ultimate goal is to enforce underage drinking laws and save lives by preventing impaired driving crashes and fatalities. In December of 2022, a total of 13 establishments were surveyed of which none were involved in the sale of an alcoholic beverage to a minor.

The ISP commends establishments and their employees which do not sell alcohol to minors. This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.