This article sounds very similar to an event I was involved years ago. It was an extremely tense and volatile situation. Some basic recommendations were put forward to the client that included manage BYO. The recommendations were not accepted. I decided it was an OHS risk. Security were then assigned to assist with external…
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.…
I read this article tonight and I couldn’t help think that alcohol may have been partly to blame for this. Was it professional security or private security? In the last 9 years I have probably emailed a couple of quotes in regards to security at parties within this location. I spoke to a parent…
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…
Obviously I have more footage of this particular party that aired on A Current Affair a few days ago. This picture illustrates how our youth treat the Police. Just this image alone makes my blood boil. As a youngster, if I had conducted myself in this way, the Police would have dealt with me…
Over the last 12 months, U-nome Security has had a surge in 15-16 year old parties. We have had more security bookings for this age group then any other and we have had the most issues. Over the last few months I have observed some near tragic incidents involving our kids. Young people are…
Over the last few months I have had a surge in 15-16 year old celebrations. We are not talking about 100 friends we are now talking 200 plus. From my experience and talking to many young people at these parties they have indicated the lack of assistance and awareness in regards to survival…
What happens when responsible people are not involved in a party celebration? It is alleged that a male person was raped by so called ‘friends’ with a beer bottle. In addition to this, they recorded the shocking incident and uploaded the footage on-line. What the hell is wrong with people !!!
As a parent, it can be a challenge bringing up teenagers. My daughter is now passed that but I have another couple of kids right on the cusp !! For me, working at so many teenage parties (passed 700 now) I have decided (along with my husband) that one big birthday is enough.…
A client rang me yesterday extremely distressed. Reluctantly, she helped out, at an 18th birthday party a few weeks ago, and was confronted with a young girl that had been permitted to enter a party via inexperienced security members. The young female guest immediately collapsed within the home. The young girl was with a group…