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…
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…
Welcome to the arms race Lock the gatecrashers! Gatecrashers are damaging our community and we’re powerless to stop them. I’ve been sounding the alarm for years, but things are getting worse and there’s no end in sight. Unless we act. Coming to a house near you As well as having zero respect for…
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.…
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’…
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