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DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
L.E.A.D. Training - Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs
- No rushes (i.e., training cannot be shortened).
- Children may be in class if they are not disruptive
- No drinking of alcoholic beverages in class.
- No music in class.
- No sleeping in class.
- No use of cellular phones in class.
- Latecomers will not be admitted.
- Students may not leave class early (to go to work, etc.).
- Bring your own interpreter if needed.
- Pass the LEAD Training Quiz. (Quizzes are offered in English)
- Lighting must be sufficient to read handouts.
- Training must be away from noise and other distractions (e.g., remodeling).
- No rushes (i.e., training cannot be shortened).
- Minimum 25 persons; maximum to be determined by trainer.
- No other trainings may be conducted in the same room at the same time.
- Room temperature must be comfortable.
- Please give the trainer 48 hours notice if you need to cancel the session.
- 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 within 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 Training Contacts
Primary Contacts Phone ABC Office Everest Robillard
Chief – Professional Standards Unit(916) 419-2526 ABC Headquarters Jaime Taylor
Supervising Investigator - Training Unit(916) 419-2581 ABC Headquarters Lisa Adamson
Training Unit(916) 419-2580 Training Unit
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. Training classes are 3-1/2 hours long. 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. Any organization wishing to sponsor an event should contact Supervising Investigator Jaime Taylor at phone number listed below. The availability of these trainings is determined by the trainer’s schedule.
**On-site LEAD classes are no longer available. To view a list of approved trainers that may provide a class at your place of business, visit the following link then scroll down to the “List of Approved RBS Training Providers”.
Training Guidelines
The guidelines below must be followed to ensure the class is successful and the participants receive certification for the course.
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:
These requirements are in addition to the Training Guidelines listed above. These trainings will be offered based on the availability of the trainer.