The Redlands Police and Fire departments partnered with the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in hosting a conflict resolution training seminar for downtown bars and nightclubs last week.

Following a fatal shooting outside a downtown bar last November and other incidents involving altercations in the downtown area, the City sponsored the two-hour conflict resolution training seminar for downtown Redlands entertainment establishments at the Redlands Police Annex.  Community Policing Officer Elyzabeth Green and Officer Alex Paredes conducted the free training, which focused on steps business owners and their employees can take if conflicts arise at their establishments.

Kathy Barnes from Alcoholic Beverage Control was on hand to answer questions regarding licensing issues. Fire Marshal Philip Gairson provided information on overcrowding.

Approximately 25 people, representing nearly all of the nighttime entertainment venues in the downtown area, attended the voluntary training.

"The Redlands Police Department's Community Policing Program is committed to working with the various downtown businesses in order to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for patrons to experience,” said Lt. Travis Martinez.  “Hosting the training seminar along with ABC and RFD is just one way in which the Redlands Police Department works to improve the quality of life in our City."