Assessing the implementation of place of last drink (POLD): a strategy to reduce overservice of alcohol

Background Place of Last Drink (POLD) is a strategy used by some law enforcement agencies to identify bars and restaurants that overserve patrons. When responding to an alcohol-related incident, ideally officers systematically record the last drinking location of the individuals involved and follow up with locations that are frequently named as a source of last drink. The likely success of this strategy, as with many strategies, is dependent on how fully it is implemented. We assessed implementation of a POLD initiative in Minnesota (USA).