Nightlife Security Podcast | The Nightlife and Bar Security Resource for Security Professionals, Owners, & Operators Nightlife Security Consultants, LLC

Security report writing is often a challenging task for security team members. In this episode expert Robert C. Smith and host Manny Marquez discuss five simple steps you can take to greatly improve your report writing skills.   

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. 

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. In this informative podcast, experts Robert C. Smith and Manny Marquez explore the best practices for ensuring a safe and seamless conclusion to the evening's activities. Their insightful discussion offers valuable advice and strategies for effective communication with customers, managing patron behavior, and promoting responsible consumption. If you have recommendations or insights on this crucial subject, we invite you to share them with us in the comments section below.

The time to plan and train for an active shooter situation in your venue is now! Listen to NSC's team of Robert C. Smith and Manny Marquez discuss the mass shooting in Colorado Springs Club Q and how venue operators should use this event as one more lesson to train your team today.
While it is highly unlikely your venue will ever experience an active or mass shooter situation, why not plan and prepare for it? Your hospitality team and your guests will thank you...and it could save lives one day.

Hiring hospitality security guards can be challenging, especially in a post-COVID era. Listen to NSC's team members Richard Bistline, Ph.D., and Manny Marquez discuss how to find, retain, and maintain hospitality security professionals. 

Responsible Alcohol Service is an ongoing effort for many hospitality operators. It requires constant attention, a solid training program, and sound policies and procedures. Listen as Manny interviews Robert Pomplun, Chief Learning Officer & Founder of Serving Alcohol Inc. Serving Alcohol Inc offers comprehensive online training solutions for hospitality operators.