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Boulder police report spike in fraudulent IDs; industry volunteers push to revive training network
Summary
At the May 21 Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority meeting, a liquor enforcement officer reported a sharp rise in seized fraudulent IDs and licensees and industry volunteers proposed restarting a local hospitality training group to help curb the problem.
Officer Leah Rec of the Boulder Police Department told the City of Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority on May 21 that the department has seen a sharp increase in fraudulent identification cards seized at licensed establishments. She said 1,851 fraudulent IDs were turned in during 2024 and that, as of early May 2025, licensees had already turned in about 1,139.
The report outlined how the city and police handle seized IDs and enforcement. Rec said first offenses typically receive a warning and notification to the University of Colorado; repeat offenses can result in tickets sent to municipal or county court and possible diversion programs. She described diversion as options that may include community…
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