Establishment does not take appropriate measures to ensure that alcohol is not served to persons under the legal

drinking age.
.5 There should be adequate security to ensure compliance with the regulations and
prevent illegal activity. Each Local Authority should have discretion to determine
appropriate methods of security but as a minimum there should be CCTV. Recordings
must be retained for a period of at least one month and delivered to the Local Authority
within three working days of reuest. The Local Authority should determine the precise
deployment and operation of CCTV and if there is adeuate staff supervision!stewarding
to ensure performer safety. This will include any additional measures reuired to ensure
that operators comply with the mandatory controls.
"perators must be in control and ensure the running of venues is completely
above board# in every possible aspect. Adult entertainment venues such as $%E"
can make between &'(#((()&'*#((( in a night hence# they are a magnet for
prostitution# pimps and drugs. +t is vital that operators do not ignore the reality
that these venues are attractions for the illegal elements of society which try to
operate through such premises. "ne of the key measures which should be taken to
avoid venues being misused for illegal purposes is to employ a legitimate and
reputable security firm which operates legally and above board. ,aving a strong
door presence and legitimate security presence soon makes people aware that
anything illegal will not be tolerated. -ecurity and rules are vital and local council
authorities and the police should have a hand in the operations and controls which
are placed on the table dancing business. (For Your Eyes Only Interview see
nne! " (".#$$
CCTV should be installed to cover all areas in an adult entertainment venue and
police and! or local authorities should have the power to check the tapes at any
time. (For Your Eyes Only Interview see nne! " (".#$$
%$or the purposes of safety and standards# the Club may employ the use of closed
circuit cameras and radio communications throughout the premises.. / &pearmint
'hino (ode o) (onduct see nne! *0
1e took into account the public2s view
There were seen to be potential safety issues for performers and customers in
private booths# but this was seen as being less of an issue if CCTV becomes
compulsory. (Economic Impact 'eport see nne! 5$
"f 3* people who thought controls are reuired 4 thought that there should be
regular monitoring to ensure compliance with the conditions of the licence.
((onsultation nalysis see nne! +$
. CCTV is a possible reuirement although there would be concerns that tapes
could be used for pornography purposes or for further e5ploiting a private booth.
6onitoring of CCTV by the police and Local Authorities would be necessary..
(&andy)ord Initiative Interview see nne! " (".,$$
1e took into account performers2 views
7erformers8 tend to feel in 2control2 in the environment due to the8 security
measures in place in clubs. (nonymous response to consultation$
All public and private dance areas and entrances and e5its should be monitored
constantly while the premises are open to the public by means of a CCTV system
that should be installed and maintained in good working order to the satisfaction
of the relevant Licensing 9oard and in consultation with the local 7olice.
Any recording should be produced to a police constable on reuest. The operator
should be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the system and any
recordings should be kept for a minimum of *: days.
The ;roup did have concerns about the possible misuse of recorded images# for
pornography or blackmail# but were re)assured by evidence from the 7olice that there is
no available information to suggest that there has been any criminal or other misuse of
images captured on the security systems of those licensed premises providing adult
entertainment that have CCTV installed.
+." There should be a minimum age o) -. )or per)ormers/ public and employed sta))
with an obligation on the operator to ensure compliance. Adult entertainment should
be restricted to adults. All operators must make all reasonable endeavours to prevent
under)age performers# employees and customers.
Getting agreement on loss control
Nightclubs and bars usually are receptive to our loss-control suggestions-particularly those that
have seen their premiums shoot up after a serious claim. One thing we recommend is that
insureds keep incident logs. (This is even more important for bars and nightclubs operating in
states with dram shop laws than it is here in California. !n the log" bartenders and other
employees briefly write down the date" time and nature of any incident" as well as a description
on the patron involved. #artenders may note" for e$ample" that they stopped serving a patron and
asked him to leave. %ater" if the patron is involved in an auto accident" the log can show that the
establishment acted responsibly. The log notation might simply say& '(topped serving patron in
red shirt and leather )acket at *+ p.m. on ,ec. -.' The key is to train employees to write down
such notations immediately. !t may be two or three months after an accident before an insured
even hears from an investigator. .eanwhile" the bartender who wrote the note might not even
work any longer at the establishment. (Employee turnover tends to be high in bars and
nightclubs. (o a notation like the one above could make the difference in keeping an insured out
of a claim that could be for /0++"+++ or more" if a death were involved.
1ideo cameras also are great loss-control devices. 2 mounted system that continuously monitors
all public areas of a facility" including its parking lot" is best. 2t a minimum" establishments that
have had assault and battery claims should keep a hand-held video camera around. !t should be
used" for e$ample" if a patron has to be escorted out of the facility. (uch a person may later
contend security personnel used unreasonable force in removing him from the premises. 2 hand-
held video recorder can help refute such a charge.
!, checking devices also are helpful. 3hen a driver4s license is swiped through such a device" it
can read the magnetic strip on the back and determine the patron4s age and whether the !, is a
fake.
3e also advise clients to have all employees serving alcohol undergo appropriate training. 3e
provide handouts to clients to make them aware of this issue and urge them to obtain such
training" whether their insurers re5uire it or not. 6ree classes are sometimes offered by the local
alcoholic beverage control authorities.
One or two security ofcers equipped with metal-detecting wands work
the door, Webster said, with three or four more inside the club. Signs
outside the bar spell out what's allowed and what isn't -- including one
specifcally prohibiting "blunts," hollowed-out cigars stufed with
marijuana.
it is becoming increasingly common to use metal detectors at the doors to prevent the
introduction of knives and guns# as some patrons seek to bring outside conflicts /and
violence0 into the club.