Use of Force & Incident Response Evaluation

Security & Liability Control

Security personnel at drinking establishments must balance maintaining order, ensuring patron safety, and avoiding excessive force or wrongful ejections. The Use of Force & Incident Response Evaluation assesses whether security staff followed industry best practices, legal requirements, and reasonable force standards when handling altercations, intoxicated patrons, or ejections.

Failure to properly manage incidents can lead to lawsuits for excessive force, wrongful death, negligent security, or failure to intervene. This evaluation helps determine liability in cases involving fights, assaults, or security misconduct.

Use of Force Policies & Compliance

A well-defined use-of-force policy ensures that security staff understand when and how to intervene appropriately. It helps prevent escalation, ensures legal compliance, and provides a clear framework for handling conflicts safely and effectively while protecting patrons and the venue.

Establishing a Clear Use-of-Force Continuum
De-escalation Training Before Force
Situations Where Force is Authorized
Prohibited Use of Force & Security Misconduct
Post-Incident Review & Accountability

“Effective security protocols, including clear use-of-force policies and de-escalation training, are essential for maintaining safety without escalating situations or exposing the venue to liability”

— Kim Schioldan, Security Consultant

Identifying & Handling Aggressive Patrons

Security teams must be trained to identify early warning signs of aggression before fights escalate. There should be a clear policy distinguishing how to handle verbal altercations versus physical ones. Security staff must be trained to intervene in a manner that prevents further escalation and ensures safety.

Response to Fights & Physical Altercations

Security teams should have a protocol for breaking up fights, starting with verbal commands before physical engagement. Staff must be trained to separate individuals safely without causing injury. Security should also have clear guidelines on when to call law enforcement versus handling the situation internally.

Weapons, Threats & Dangerous Situations

Security personnel must be trained to identify weapons before escalation occurs. The venue should have weapon screening policies at the entrance to prevent dangerous situations. Additionally, security staff should be trained on how to respond to active shooter situations or violent attacks effectively.

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The Use of Force & Incident Response Evaluation reviews security policies, staff training, and excessive force. It includes incident report analysis, footage review, and expert recommendations to improve security practices and reduce liability risks.

Use of Force & Incident Response Evaluation

Security & Liability Control

Use of Force Policies & Compliance

Identifying & Handling Aggressive Patrons

Response to Fights & Physical Altercations

Weapons, Threats & Dangerous Situations

Ready To Get Started?

(702) 696-8745

[email protected]

Use of Force & Incident Response Evaluation

Security & Liability Control

Use of Force Policies & Compliance

Identifying & Handling Aggressive Patrons

Response to Fights & Physical Altercations

Weapons, Threats & Dangerous Situations

Ready To Get Started?

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