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. 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. 016 – Flip Flops | Interview of Chris Lenahan of OpeningABar.com

Live from The Nightclub & Bar Show 2014, we interview Chris Lenahan, Nightclub Design Expert, Author of The Little Black Bar Book, and creator of My Venue Tracker.
View Post bar and nightclub, bouncer, bouncer training, Chris Lenahan, interview, NCB Show 2014, nightclub, nightclub and bar, nightclub security, PSO, security certification, security guardEp. 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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