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Health & Fitness

TIPS training offered by MPC

The Milford Prevention Council offers  TIPS training and will train your staff for no cost.  The goal is to educate bartenders and waiters and provide them with skills and confidence they need to prevent their customers from becoming intoxicated.  Wherever alcohol is sold, served or consumed, TIPS® offers concrete benefits for your establishment, staff and community:

Establishment Benefits

  • Minimize property damage caused by intoxicated patrons
  • Protect your bottom line by reducing penalties for alcohol violations.
  • Legal Protection - In third-party liquor liability lawsuits, TIPS provides a "reasonable efforts defense." Read more about Understanding Liability.
  • Regulatory Compliance - TIPS training satisfies the requirements in most states that regulate server training. View the regulations in your state.
  • Insurance Discounts - Many insurance companies provide discounts to establishments whose employees are TIPS-certified. View TIPS Verified Insurance Agencies.
  • Enhanced Community Standing - TIPS leads the way in framing the debate about responsible alcohol service and clarifying the distinction between drinking and drunkenness.

Staff Benefits

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  • Help workers avoid serving alcohol to minors
  • Staff Professionalism - TIPS training enhances the skills of your employees who in turn offer improved service to your customers.

Community Benefits

  • Reduce human tragedy resulting from drunkenness and drunk driving.

For answers to these questions about TIPS or for more information about TIPS benefits, the Milford Prevention Council at 203 786 6676

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