Takoma Park Police to Host Community Forum on Underage Drinking

[Howard Hartman]

	City of Takoma Park Police Department 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2008	Public Information Office              301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901

Takoma Park Police to Host Community Forum on Underage Drinking

Remind Me

City of Takoma Park officials, together with Montgomery County and community members, will participate in a panel discussion to raise awareness of underage drinking on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Mayor Bruce Williams and Police Chief Ronald Ricucci will present opening remarks.

The community forum, called "Keeping it Safe," will include discussions about the risks associated with underage drinking, social host liability laws, how to protect your teen from underage drinking, house parties and community resources. A question and answer session will follow the discussions.

This national initiative is being spearheaded by multiple federal agencies under the direction of the Federal Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking, the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration and the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention.

The forum is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are requested, but not required.

For more information, please call Maryland International Corridor CSAFE at 301-439-0972 or e-mail Gretchen Hilburger at GretchenH@takomagov.org.