RBS Crowd Control & Venue Security 3

Question 1

Under most state RBS laws, a venue can be held liable for injuries caused by a patron if:

Accepted Answer

Staff served alcohol to a visibly intoxicated patron who then harmed someone

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The injury occurred in the parking lot rather than inside the venue

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The patron was of legal drinking age at the time of service

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The injury happened after venue closing hours

Question 2

Which crowd behavior pattern is the most reliable early warning sign of an impending altercation?

Accepted Answer

A group of patrons forming a tight circle around two individuals in a tense standoff

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Patrons standing close together and speaking loudly due to music

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Patrons photographing or filming other guests

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Patrons moving toward the bar area during a popular song

Question 3

What is the purpose of a venue capacity wristband or stamp system?

Accepted Answer

To identify patrons who have paid a cover charge and passed the entry screening

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To indicate that a patron has purchased a VIP upgrade

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To track how many drinks each patron has purchased

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To mark patrons who are banned from re-entry after leaving

Question 4

When a fight breaks out in a crowded venue, the first priority of a bouncer who cannot immediately reach the scene should be to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately radio backup and clear a path through the crowd

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Turn off the music to get everyone's attention

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Call out to the crowd to stop fighting

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Lock all exterior doors to prevent anyone from leaving

Question 5

A patron presents a valid ID but exhibits signs of extreme intoxication. The RBS-trained bouncer should:

Accepted Answer

Deny entry because visible intoxication is grounds for refusal regardless of valid ID

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Allow entry since the patron provided valid identification

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Allow entry but confiscate the ID for safekeeping

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Require the patron to take a field sobriety test before entry

Question 6

What is the most effective way to manage lines outside a venue in cold or inclement weather to reduce patron frustration?

Accepted Answer

Provide periodic updates on wait times and ensure the line moves at a visible, steady pace

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Allow all patrons inside regardless of capacity to get them out of the weather

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Tell patrons to return when the weather improves

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Reduce the ID check process to speed up entry

Question 7

After a significant security incident at the venue, staff should conduct a post-incident review primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Identify what response procedures worked and what improvements can be made

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Assign blame to the staff member closest to the incident

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Determine which patrons should be permanently banned

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File paperwork with the state liquor control board immediately