PSNI launch new poster campaign aimed at licence trade

POLICE in Londonderry have launched a new poster campaign designed to help young people and the those in the licensed trade know the correct identify documents that can be used to gain entry to premises.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Oct 2014, 11:25 BST
Launching the new licensing ID posters are, from left, Constable Paul Larkin, licensing offcer; Billy Campbell, Mason's Bar, Londonderry; and Chief Inspector Tony Callaghan, Foyle Area Commander.Launching the new licensing ID posters are, from left, Constable Paul Larkin, licensing offcer; Billy Campbell, Mason's Bar, Londonderry; and Chief Inspector Tony Callaghan, Foyle Area Commander.
Launching the new licensing ID posters are, from left, Constable Paul Larkin, licensing offcer; Billy Campbell, Mason's Bar, Londonderry; and Chief Inspector Tony Callaghan, Foyle Area Commander.

Constable Paul Larkin, licensing officer, said some confusion and myths existed on what forms of ID were acceptable.

“In fact, only four types are legal: Driving licenses, current passports, proof of age standards scheme cards and electoral identity cards. Some people believe that a university or college student card is acceptable, but that is not the case.”

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Police in G District are distributing two posters, one designed to show the staff of licensed premises commonly used fake ID documents and the real documents that are acceptable as proof of age.

New ID poster issued by PSNINew ID poster issued by PSNI
New ID poster issued by PSNI

“We accept that it can be difficult for door staff to accurately judge someone’s age and most are responsible enough to ask for ID. The poster will be a useful aid to them. A second poster is directly pointed towards young people. It makes it clear that it is an offence to use fake ID, tampered ID or someone else’s ID,” said Con Larkin.

Door staff have the right to seize any documents they think are suspicious and ban people from their premises. People who try to get in using ID documents that are not legal also face prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.

Constable Larkin said there had been a good response from the licensed trade so far.