You know how people ask for advice but don’t take it? I get that all the time. Last week, a prospective client rang me to book 1 guard for a party of 270 teens – with just 4 adult helpers. As you may imagine, my initial response was, ‘Are you crazy?’ I then told…
You will see from this story with Channel 9, how effective the drug dogs are at private events. I was amazed at how quick the dog isolated the drugs.
Burning down the house Note: Your next party may cost millions for the guest you failed to protect. This will take away more than just your home: it’ll obliterate everything you’ve worked for. Read this to see why. Sad facts Tragically, I’m not surprised by this news. Bigger parties. More injuries. Increased litigation. As…
I have looked at many options to ensure young adult parties are safe. Options such as external cameras, increased staff and providing a stringent plan in regards to alcohol management, however the issue with drugs is increasing at many of our youth events. Increased ‘drive buys’ of potential drug dealers have added to this headache.…
Gatecrashers – Increased Issues Within Community We need to start compiling data in regards to out of control parties and then decide if gatecrashers are the reason why most of these events are shut down. I am working at these events every weekend and I see…
A Smart Party Plan Will Protect Your Guests These days people are quick to blame social media in regards to out of control parties however having a simple plan in place will protect your guests, your staff and your community. If…
Letters of the law We know it’s illegal for kids under 18 to buy booze or drink in pubs. But what about private parties? Problem Giving alcohol to a child is called secondary supply. The law is complex, and it varies from state to state.…
New cops on the beat Round 2 knockout Last Friday I got a call from a very agitated father who said he needed help with a Bayswater ‘event’. My alarm bells rang. I asked if it was the ‘Round 2’ party that police (and the father) had cancelled but which Facebook ‘guests’…
To ensure safety at all parties, parents and hosts need to restrict the numbers at teenage celebrations. As this article indicates, our 16th birthdays are becoming ridiculous as patron numbers sky rocket to 300-400 on average. As the host you need to provide DUTY OF CARE for all guests at your home/public venue and…
The day of bash and crash bouncers have gone. The new age is here. Security and crowd control companies should encourage more females to be apart of their operational teams. In Queensland they are now promoting this as means of decreasing conflict on the streets When I developed U-nome Security in 2006, the female presence was…