Free Alcohol Server Training Offered in North Idaho

Idaho State Police to host sessions on safe alcohol service at Coeur d'Alene Resort

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:29pm

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The Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control division will be offering free alcohol server training sessions on May 13 at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. The 3-hour training is designed to provide alcohol license holders and their employees with up-to-date information on Idaho liquor laws and practical strategies for safe and lawful alcohol service.

Why it matters

This training aims to reduce alcohol-related violations and improve public safety by educating servers on best practices for recognizing impairment, preventing over-service, identifying false IDs, and understanding laws around serving minors.

The details

The free training sessions will be held at 10am and 2pm on May 13 at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. The course will cover topics such as recognizing signs of impairment, preventing over-service, identifying false identification, and understanding Idaho's laws related to serving minors. Participants who complete the training will receive a certificate of attendance.

  • The training sessions will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

The players

Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control

The division of the Idaho State Police responsible for regulating and enforcing alcohol laws in the state.

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What’s next

Preregistration is required to attend the free alcohol server training sessions. Interested participants can sign up through the Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control website.

The takeaway

This free training opportunity from the Idaho State Police is a proactive step to educate alcohol servers on responsible service practices and help reduce alcohol-related incidents in the Coeur d'Alene area.