Ep. 021 – Alcohol and Bar Related Sexual Assault
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 that the novice guard may not recognize. When do you step in if you suspect there is potential for an assault to take place? Listen and learn some more about what Robert and Manny have to say about detection, prevention techniques, and how to protect your guests.
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Today’s Topic
The number one reason why women frequent a venue is that they feel safe. There is no doubt that sexual assaults related to alcohol and date rape drugs continue to rise. It has become a rising concern for bar and club owners and their security teams. But more often than not, very little is done in training for bar security teams.
When was the last time you and your security team discussed sexual assault issues in your establishment? Excessive alcohol consumption and date rape drugs can lead to sexual assault or rape. Listen to Robert and Manny’s discussion on identifying potential sexual assaults and what to do if you suspect that one of your guests is in danger.
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California Proprietary Security Officer Training – PSO
***Reminder – Robert C. Smith and Manny Marquez are not attorneys. This show’s topics are discussed in general terms. We highly recommend seeking and consulting a legal professional.
I’ve recently started bouncing at an gentlemens club, I must say these podcasts have been tremendously helpful in getting me mentally prepared for the work. This topic in particular has really opened my perspective on how to approach this situation in, what now seems as an obvious thing to do, simply asking questions. I’ll also be keeping a look out for those Visine bottles. Never would have thought of that. Thank you guys. Bouncer from exotica Portland Oregon.
John… Thank so much for listening and for the great comment. We try hard to get our industry the best information possible. Please continue to listen and share the Podcasts whenever possible! Sincerely – Robert C. Smith
Hi guys
I thoroughly enjoy your podcast messages that you share with the Hospitality and Security Industry personnel and I support your organizations training and service.
However there is one thing that puzzles me every time i read information on your website or listen to your pod cast messages and this is genuine feedback.
Why do you guys always refer to your Proprietary Security Officer (PSO) training or personnel involved in the Security Industry as (Bouncers or Bouncer training)
What does the word or reference bouncer mean?
Is it not associated with thugs, bullies, tough guys, and unacceptable behavior from previous door people that hurt injured and assaulted people on a regular basis and as a result training and licensing was introduced to regulate and outlaw such unacceptable practices.
There seems to be a contradiction here, your service is to educate train and change the image and reputation of the hospitality and Security Industry personnel, and yet you keep using the derogative term bouncer and bouncer training with the possible implication that these people are still bouncers even after they have been trained and licensed.
So if we replace the word bouncer with thug, and bully, does that mean you provide thug and bully training or thug and bully licensing?
Every time you refer to someone as a bouncer you are reinforcing the previous public stereo type of thugs and bullies who hurt people in the past, and there is no excuse for Security personnel who hurt people in the present, one of the benefits of licensing is to remove and hold accountable Security personnel who commit such criminal acts etc.
I’m just saying you maybe incriminating your selves, your service, and Security personnel for legal counsel to take advantage of your site documentation, your verbal podcasts, and your testimony confession as support to their client’s allegations that you have continued to maintain implications that Security personnel are thugs and bullies by your own admission.
Instead embracing and using the present and future structure of training and licensing to your advantage and introducing the PSO as the professional PSO or the professional door person or the professional safety officer.
That way whenever marketing, promoting, or testifying you can introduce them as the professional PSO and leave it to the opposition to discredited them.
They whole idea is to promote professionalism and safety and progress forward using the vehicle of training and licensing as a reward for those who have earned their security license and can demonstrate this in the field both academically and practically
Our aim is to leave the bouncer mentally behind and not bring it with us, there is no glory in harming people only in healing people, training and licensing is the responsibility of the service provider it is there aspiration to help security personnel make that TRANSITION.
That is the key and the focus point that should be marketed and promoted, you 2 boys know are well trained, experienced, and know much much more than any of us do.
I am only encouraging you and pointing out something I considered obvious.
I apologize in advance if I have offended you or hurt your feelings; I just thought it needed to be said.
Cheers
Lee
Robert and Manny discuss this sometimes challenging and controversial topic. We find that the trend in the industry is that things are getting more violent for bar and club owners. Are you thinking about hiring an armed guard?
Robert
You are a great trainer with great information and we differ on the power of words. Bouncers you train are security professionals with intervention skills not Bouncers. Sincerely Bob
Thanks Bob… but what is a name? I mean really, what if a “Bouncer” has great communication skills, great interpersonal skills, great body language reading skills, great ability to adjust to guest reactions, great ability to be proactive and a wonderful sense of humor. Does a name change make him anything less than a great employee? I don’t think so. I was a cop for 20 years. The word cop was sometimes a derogatory term but it didn’t make me a bad law enforcement agent, it was just a word. I’ve had people call me all sorts of names to reference my profession and it never changed who or what I was. We must agree to disagree on this. Thanks again.