Clemson Cracks Down on Underage Drinking with an App

In a proactive move to curb underage drinking, the city of Clemson, SC has initiated a partnership with IntelliCheck, a private technology company. Brian Lewis, CEO of IntelliCheck, expressed optimism about the collaboration, aiming to combat the use of fake IDs in purchasing alcohol and other restricted items among youth.

 

This technology alliance extends to Clemson’s bars, convenience stores, and liquor outlets, fostering a comprehensive approach to addressing the issue. Recently, Clemson’s police chief, mayor, and other officials unveiled the innovative solution, highlighting its potential impact.

Lewis elaborated on the app’s capabilities, noting its remarkable speed in verifying ID authenticity. With a lightning-fast response time of 44 milliseconds, the IntelliCheck app swiftly determines the legitimacy of any presented identification.

The introduction of the IntelliCheck app underscores a collective effort to prevent further tragedies stemming from underage drinking incidents. This initiative holds particular significance in light of past unfortunate events linked to underage alcohol consumption.

Notably, establishments like the Tigertown Tavern have encountered challenges associated with fake IDs, emphasizing the urgency of implementing effective measures to address this issue.

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John C. Bateman

Attorney University of Richmond Law School, South Carolina State Bar

John C. Bateman is a Greenville, South Carolina DUI defense attorney, former Army JAG prosecutor, and Special Assistant United States Attorney who now serves on the Board of Directors of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association, of which he is a founding member. As an NHTSA-certified instructor in the DUI enforcement curriculum, John often has more training in DUI detection than the arresting officer, and he brings that expertise to every client's defense.

Areas of Expertise: DUI Defense, Boating Under the Influence, DUI License Consequences, CDL DUI, DUI Drugs, Out of State DUI, DUI Hit and Run, Drunk Driving Injury, Felony DUI, DUI Penalties, DUI Sentence Enhancements, DUI Field Sobriety Tests, Breath Testing, Underage DUI, Minor in Possession of Alcohol