Lieutenant Christopher Juusola emphasized the necessity of working with bar managers and property owners to ensure compliance and community safety, stating, "We try to give the business managers and the building owners a chance to try to rectify the problems." By involving various agencies, the APD aims to resolve issues collaboratively before taking more severe enforcement actions.
The study highlighted specific bars operating outside legal hours, with investigator Marcus Stokke noting, "We were able to infiltrate the after-hours unlicensed bars while carrying our pistols." This finding indicates a substantial concern regarding illegal activities within the downtown nightlife scene.
During the Downtown Commission meeting, it was revealed that the APD is considering penalties for bars like Mala Vida and others identified for selling alcohol after hours as part of an ongoing initiative to improve public safety in the Sixth Street area.
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