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Officers target underage drinking during prom/graduation season

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COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - A spring blitz is underway, but probably not the kind you're thinking of.

Several local law enforcement agencies gathered to announce an initiative aimed at keeping teens safe during prom and graduation season Friday morning.

Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott said a significant number of young people admitted to taking their first drink by the age of 13. It's something officers want to stop. "You see a lot of law enforcement officers standing behind me, and they are here not only to enforce but to prevent because we think prevention will save lives," said Chief Scott.

As part of the campaign, Bi-Lo and Food Lion grocery stores will assist in handing out information on the dangers of underage drinking.

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