Security report writing is often a challenging task for security team members. In this episode expert Robert C. Smith and host Manny Marquez discuss five simple steps you can take to greatly improve your report writing skills.
View PostEp. 027 – Limit Your Personal Liability

As a security guard, you may have asked yourself, “Can I be personally liable if _________(fill in the blank)”? “Can I be sued if ….?” The answer is always “YES.” Learn how to limit your personal liability by listening to this episode of The Nightlife Security Podcast. In this episode, expert Robert C. Smith and host Manny Marquez discuss what liability guards are exposed to and how to limit potential unwanted liability issues. Every security guard needs to listen.
View Post bar, best, bouncer, civil, club, criminal, hospitality, lawsuit, liability, nightclub, personal, practices, security, trainingEp. 026 – “Last Call’ – Best Practices

The conclusion of a night of revelry is often signaled by the “last call,” a critical juncture for both hospitality staff and patrons. While it marks the end of the workday for employees, for customers, it is the last opportunity to indulge in the evening’s festivities. However, if not managed correctly, it can also be a time of heightened risk, leading to potential legal issues and liability.
View Post bar, best, call, club, hospitality, last, liability, nightclub, practices bouncer, proactive, security, trainingEp. 025 – Active Shooter In Your Venue? Plan on it Happening!

The time to plan and train for an active shooter situation in your venue is NOW! Listen to NSC’s team of Robert C. Smtih and Manny Marquez discuss the mass shooting in Colorado Springs Club Q and how venue operators should use this event as one more lesson to train your team today.
View Post active shooter, bar and nightclub, best practices, bouncer, bouncer training, colorado springs club q, hospitality, liability, management, mass shooting, nsc, proactive, security guard, trainingEp. 024 – Overcoming Security Hiring Challenges

Hiring hospitality security guards can be challenging, especially in a post-COVID era. Listen to NSC’s team members Richard Bistline, Ph.D., and Manny Marquez discuss how to find, retain, and maintain hospitality security professionals
View Post bar and nightclub, best practices, challenges, hiring, hospitality professional, nightlife, securityEp. 023 – Responsible Alcohol Beverage Service | The Cornerstone to a Successful Hospitality Security Program

Responsible Alcohol Service is an ongoing effort for many hospitality operators. It requires constant attention, a solid training program, and sound policies and procedures. Listen as Manny interviews Robert Pomplun, Chief Learning Officer & Founder of Serving Alcohol Inc. Serving Alcohol Inc offers comprehensive online training solutions for hospitality operators. Nightclub Security Podcast Sponsor – use […]
View Post alcohol, best practices, hospitality, nightclub and bar, responsible beverages service, service, tipsEp. 022 – COVID-19 Edition | Enforcing Face Masks & Non-compliant Guests

This Episode’s Topic Operating a hospitality venue during COVID-19 and mandating patrons wear face masks creates many challenges for operators, especially when some of our guests refuse to abide by the rules. As operators, it is our responsibility to protect our team members and our guests against the spread of COVID-19. Having clear guidelines, policies, […]
View Post bar, best practices, casino, consultants, Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID19, enforcing, face masks, hospitality, liability, nightlife, non-compliant, restaurant, security, security guard, tipsEp. 021 – Alcohol and Bar Related Sexual Assault

Knowing the difference between witnessing the normal behavior of a casual hook-up and preventing a sexual assault can sometimes be a difficult task. There are fine lines and subtleties…
View Post bar, bar and nightclub, best practices, bouncer, bouncer training, drugs, NCB Show 2014, nightclub and bar, nightclub security, prevention, security guard, sexual assault, tipsEp. 020 – When There is No Need to Hurry, Don’t Hurry!

Often times, security guards rush into a situation where there is really no need to. Of course, if someone is in harms way or the circumstances call for it, by all means – hurry!
View Post bar, bar and nightclub, bouncer, bouncer training, consultants, liability, mitigate, nightclub and bar, procedure, security guard, tipsEp. 019 – How to Deal with Drugs in Your Club

Do you have an issue with drugs in your club? Chances are drugs are present and are being used by both your guests and employees. Some owners may be oblivious, some may be aware, or worse some may deny they are present…
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