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 PostEp. 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. 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…
View Post bar, bar and nightclub, best practices, bouncer, bouncer training, club drugs, drugs, human resource, liability, nightclub, nightclub and bar, nightclub security, tipsEp. 018 – How Many Security Guards Should You Have?

Just how many security guards should your venue have on staff at any given time? We here at Nightclub Security Consultants get asked that question often. In this episode we give you some great guidelines on determining just …
View Post bar, bar and nightclub, bouncer training, HR, human resource, nightclub and bar, nightclub security, security guard, staffing levelsEp. 014 – Understanding Legal Use of Force “Part 2 of 3” | Pre Nightclub & Bar Show 2014

This is part 2 of a 3 part multimedia series in conjunction with Bar Biz Magazine and Nightclub & Bar Show 2014. This episode…
View Post bar, bar and nightclub, best practices, bouncer, bouncer training, legal use of force, liability, nightclub and bar, nightclub securityEp. 013 – Soup to Nuts | Confiscating Fake or Borrowed IDs

Is it legal for a doorman or alcohol service worker to confiscate a fake or borrowed ID? Robert and Manny address this often confusing and controversial topic and clear the air…
View Post bar, bar and nightclub, borrowed ids, bouncer, bouncer training, confiscating, fake ids, nightclub security, proprietary security officer, tipsEp. 012 – Dress Code for Your Venue

Dress Code for your venue! Do you have one? Having trouble with your current dress code policy? Are you considering one? Robert and Manny discuss…
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