Sandlers recommend detailed planning for Teenage Parties WE’VE all heard the teen party horror stories featuring binge-drinking, sexual misadventure, drug overdoses, trashed homes and neighbours attacked by drunken youths. Who could forget Corey Worthington’s infamous 2008 party disaster? Then 16, Worthington electronically invited hundreds of teenagers to his parents’ Narre Warren South home while…
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…
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.…
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…
It is that time again when the party chaos ramps up as this Sydney family found out on the weekend. A reminder to have a plan and research your security provider. Remember as the host it is your duty of care to look after everyone within the party. 16th birthdays have been our most…
It is a good thing that Victoria Police have acknowledged the issues in regards to Sexual Harassment. Sadly it is common in many industries. One of my goals within the Security Industry is to create change and ensure gender balance. Watch this space….. Read more: