10 Things That Need To Happen To Stop Shootings In Nightclubs That Cater To YOUNG PEOPLE!

10 Things That Need To Happen To Stop Shootings In Nightclubs That Cater To YOUNG PEOPLE!

I have been working in Nightclubs since I was 16 years old.  My cousin taught me how to DJ at an early age and I rocked my first party in my teens!  With that, I have seen my share of violence inside and outside of nightclubs.  Most of the time it's due to mismanagement of the situation and/or the operation of the club.

But to say the building/nightclub is responsible is like saying a headache causes death.  No...the cancer causes the headache...and it's the cancer that causes death.

If you want to get rid of violence in nightclubs that cater to YOUNG people, you have to START with a few thing:(let me preface this by saying this is not a comprehensive list, but just a few items that will get you going in the right direction)

1)  Check/Frisk EVERYONE!  I don't care how long it makes the line!  Either you get checked or you go home...PERIOD! Each entry point must have a WAND screener as well and arrest EVERYONE that attempts to bring a gun in the club and force "11 - 29" on each offender in court - NO Exceptions.  Don't just send them off the property with a pat on the wrist!  LOCK THEIR ASSES UP on the first attempt!

2)  Invest in an "Airport Style" security screen gate.  Everyone walks under it.  If you are caught trying to go around it, you are escorted off the property and banned indefinitely.

3)  Upon hiring a security/enforcement person, have them sign a document informing them that if they are found to have allowed/cooperated with someone to get a gun into the club, they will be CHARGED as an accessory and that they will give police ALL of their personal information!

4)  1 security guard per 30 people.

5)  Also have a talk with your DJ.  If you play murder-murder, get money, what you looking at Ni**a, I'll kick your A$$ music all night long.  What do you think is gonna happen????  The DJ controls the temperament of the nightclub and needs to be entertaining as well as responsible.

6)  Create ZONES inside the club (at least 10) and have them managed "in teams" by security.  Lock Down the Building.

7)  Create a Zero Tolerance Policy on your rules.  Don't bend them because someone is a "Baller and spends lots of cash".  Put them out!  Them breaking your simple rules is a precursor to violent behavior.

8)  Post offenders pictures on the front door area or the Bathroom.  When you arrest someone, take their picture and post them on the "Wall of Shame".  Thugs hate to be embarrased!

9)  Post signs all around the entry points that "You will be arrested" and charged with criminal trespassing for violating club "security measures".  Trust me, once you arrest a few people and have them do the "Perp Walk" from your facility, it will curb the BS behavior.

10) Secure the building & Make Things Safe - Then get the money!  When you are focused on making money it hinders you from making the "Right Call".  

Every nightclub that caters to a YOUNG CROWD should at a minimum make these kinds of adjustments to your operation.  Doing these things will curb the nonsense...and possibly save a LIFE!