Sheriff Assists Underage Drinking Program

Sheriff Wendell Hall has provided his support in an attempt to reduce underage drinking in Santa Rosa County. The Underage Drinking Grant (UDL) was originally awarded to the Northwest Florida Prevention Coalition, of which Crime Prevention Specialist Cindy Sarver with the sheriff's office is a member. The grant was for Santa Rosa County only. Thus far, the grant has paid for billboards that target parents who are responsible for hosting parties where youths obtain alcohol. It has also funded radio/television media coverage on the topic and sponsored a club t Pace High School that was formed to address the problem. The club is called the "One Way Club - One Way To Live Responsibly." In addition on April 30, 2008 they sponsored a Mock DUI crash video and demonstration at Gulf Breeze High School. This grant would have run out at the end of May, 2008, but it is being extended for one more year. Santa Rosa County is one of fifteen other counties in the state that has an underage drinking program. For photos of the Mock DUI demonstration click here.