What information belongs in an incident report for an intoxication-related event?

• A. Date/time only.
• B. Location and weather.
• C. Witnesses only.
• D. Date/time, location, individuals involved, actions taken, witnesses, supervisor notified, and outcomes.

Answer: (D)

A complete incident report for an intoxication-related event should capture a full timeline and all key details of what happened, who was involved, and how it was handled. The most comprehensive information includes when the event occurred (date and time), where it happened (location), who was involved (the intoxicated individual and staff or witnesses), what actions were taken (refusal of service, monitoring, medical assistance, transport, etc.), any witnesses who observed the incident, whether a supervisor was notified, and the final outcome or follow-up steps (status, follow-up actions, training implications).

Including all these elements matters because it creates a clear, defensible record for safety, compliance with alcohol-service rules, and future prevention. If you only record date/time, you lack the context of where it happened and what followed. If you record only location and weather or only witnesses, you miss who was involved, what was done, and how the situation was resolved. The complete set ensures the incident can be reviewed, accountability established, and appropriate improvements made.