OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this procedure is to define the measures required for the professional handling of uncooperative patrons in a peaceful and efficient manner.
1. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
1.1 All local laws, regulations, rules and policies regarding the eviction and/or detainment of uncooperative patrons must be complied with at all times.
1.2 The terms of admission to the premises are laid down by the licensee, who may deny access to individuals or groups without giving any reasons for such decision.
1.3 Management of uncooperative guests must be monitored and recorded in its entirety. Therefore, surveillance must receive notification before a patron is approached.
1.4 Security staff must use the utmost discretion when exercising powers of arrest, detention, and the use of force (in order to prevent the commission of an offence and in the defense of persons or property), as is legally permitted.
1.5 It is the policy and practice of the Security Department to train its officers in the use of the safest, most humane restraint procedures and force options known. The sole purpose of the force techniques taught and used is to enable security personnel to remove or detain uncooperative individuals safely, and with the minimum possibility of injury to the public and staff.
3. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
3.1 Casinos present an environment of conflict and irrational behavior, especially when fueled by alcohol and financial loss. All incidents will come under the close scrutiny of guests, staff, gaming commission officials, police and the media.
The welfare of guests and staff must be considered at all times.
3.2 Ensure there is adequate security personnel for the size of the crowd expected.
3.3 Ensure security are employed on the basis that they will resolve problems and not cause them.
3.4 Do not furnish weapons in fights. Avoid having heavy ash trays if possible and consider alternatives to beer bottles, or at least ensure beer bottles and glasses are cleared from tables regularly.
3.5 Guests should never be served alcohol to the point of intoxication.
3.6 Staff should, where possible, identify an impending situation then contact security immediately. Security should analyze the situation, and then decide on the action required in cooperation with table games management.
3.7 Where possible, the initial approach should be fair, firm and friendly, then walk away and allow this approach to register. In most cases this approach will normally be sufficient