ABC ENFORCEMENT AGENTS LACK TOOLS TO PERFORM JOB FUNCTIONS

In an ABC Administrative Hearing back in 2013, an ABC Enforcement Agent testified that the ABC used Google Earth to measure distances. The agent stated that they do not have any tools to assist them in performing their duties...















Never mind that Google Earth and Maps are known to be inaccurate.

GPS FORUM DISCUSSION ABOUT GOOGLE ACCURACY


Google even has a disclaimer about their measurement tool.

Even ABC Board members questioned the use of Google to measure distances...

CLICK TO VIEW ENTIRE TRANSCRIPT (This matter is still being litigated)

Measurements are critical in the issuance of a permit to sell alcohol.  Incorrect measurements could have an adverse impact on the citizens of Arkansas.

Perhaps if the ABC was better managed and did not make unwise and imprudent budgetary decisions (like the re-purchase of that Dodge vehicle mentioned in an earlier post - April 22, 2015) they could provide tools to their employees to assist them in the performance of their duties.