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DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL

L.E.A.D. Training - Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs

    Training classes are 3-1/2 hours long. Licensees or license applicants and their employees will be surprised at how interesting and informative the classes are. The classes include instruction on checking various forms of identification, detecting and preventing illegal activity, liability laws and much more. At the conclusion of the class, there will be a quiz on the material that was covered. Each person that fulfills all of the training requirements will receive a card certifying that they successfully completed a L.E.A.D. training course. For a schedule of the training sessions being held throughout the State click here.

    Certain organizations, such as a law enforcement agency, may sponsor a 3-1/2 hour class for businesses. Other sponsors may include county alcohol program administrators, local prevention groups, alcohol industry associations, and other similar organizations. A business may also sponsor a 3-½ hour class for multiple licensees. In this case, it is the responsibility of the business to provide a facility, coordinate the details with other businesses and ensure all other training needs are met. Any organization or business wishing to sponsor an event should contact one of the below trainers. The availability of these trainings is determined by the trainer’s schedule.

    Training Guidelines

    The guidelines below must be followed to ensure the class is successful and the participants receive certification for the course.

    1. No rushes (i.e., training cannot be shortened).
    2. Children may be in class if they are not disruptive
    3. No drinking of alcoholic beverages in class.
    4. No music in class.
    5. No sleeping in class.
    6. No use of cellular phones in class.
    7. Latecomers will not be admitted.
    8. Students may not leave class early (to go to work, etc.).
    9. Bring your own interpreter if needed.
    10. Pass the LEAD Training Quiz. (Quizzes are offered in English)

    Requirements for Sponsored/City wide Trainings

    People learn best when conditions are favorable to learning. Persons who wish to coordinate a LEAD training class will need to ensure that conditions are suitable, as follows:

    1. Lighting must be sufficient to read handouts.
    2. Location must not be open for business in the room where the training is to be conducted.
    3. Training must be away from noise and other distractions (e.g., remodeling).
    4. No rushes (i.e., training cannot be shortened).
    5. Minimum 25 persons; maximum to be determined by trainer.
    6. No other trainings may be conducted in the same room at the same time.
    7. Room temperature must be comfortable.
    8. Please give the trainer 48 hours notice if you need to cancel the session.

    These requirements are in addition to the Training Guidelines listed above. These trainings will be offered based on the availability of the trainer.

    Benefits of Training

  • Reduces risk of liability, including criminal (court action), civil(lawsuit) and administrative (ABC accusation).

    The Three Strikes Law (effective 1/1/1995) requires revocation of an ABC license if an establishment has three violations withing three years (of selling alcohol to, or permitting consumption of alcohol by, a minor). LEAD Training can help reduce the risk of license revocation.

  • Possible reduced insurance premiums
  • Provides ways to deal with difficult situations

    LEAD Trainers

    LEAD Program trainers are experienced ABC investigators who are sworn State law enforcement officers. To schedule a training session, contact the trainer for your area.

    LEAD Training Contacts

    Primary Contacts Phone ABC Office
    Everest Robillard
    Chief – Professional Standards Unit     		(916) 928-6826 ABC Headquarters
    Jaime Taylor
    Supervising Investigator     		(916) 419-2581 ABC Headquarters
    John Hall
    Trainer     		(559) 243-4029 Bakersfield, Fresno, Salinas, San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Stockton.
    Diane Fouts-Guter
    Trainer     		(916) 227-2002 Sacramento and Yuba city.
    Danielle Shaver
    Trainer     		(562) 860-4890 El Monte, Inglewood, LA/Metro, Long Beach/Lakewood, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Marcos, Sana Ana, Santa Barbara, Van Nuys.
    Ken Clark
    Trainer     		(619) 525-4650 San Diego.
    David Duran
    Trainer     		(818) 901-5012 Decoy Grant South.
    Kathy Chavez
    Trainer     		(707) 576-2491 Decoy Grant South.