Search Procedures & Drug Awareness Flashcards
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What is the correct way to record a search on the venue's log?
Answer: Date, time, description of person, reason for search, outcome and any items found
Comprehensive search logs including time, description, reason, outcome and items found create an accountable record and protect both the venue and the door supervisor.
A door supervisor finds a sealed bag of white powder in a customer's jacket. What should they do?
Answer: Preserve the item without handling it excessively, refuse the customer entry and call police
Handling the substance minimally preserves forensic evidence; door supervisors must not possess controlled drugs themselves and should call police to take charge of the matter.
What distinguishes a 'rub-down search' from an 'intrusive search'?
Answer: A rub-down is over clothing only; an intrusive search involves touching under clothing or inside the body
A rub-down search is conducted over clothing and is standard for door supervisors; intrusive searches involving contact under clothing require much higher justification and consent.
Why should two door supervisors be present when searching a same-gender person?
Answer: As a witness to prevent false accusations and ensure professional conduct
Having a witness during searches protects both the door supervisor from false allegations and the customer from potential misconduct, maintaining transparency and accountability.
What are 'club drugs' and why are they particularly relevant to door supervisors?
Answer: Drugs commonly used in nightclub environments such as MDMA, ketamine and GHB, posing health risks
Club drugs are substances associated with nightlife environments; door supervisors need to recognise signs of their use to identify medical emergencies and manage conflict risks.
A customer appears intoxicated by drugs but becomes aggressive when confronted. What is the priority?
Answer: Safety first — de-escalate verbally, call for backup and avoid physical confrontation if possible
Drug-induced aggression is unpredictable; the safest approach is verbal de-escalation, summoning backup and avoiding solo physical confrontation where possible.