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Nightclub Security Plan San Francisco Gay Pride - Crime School

June 17, 2016

Nightclub security plan after Orlando massacre What nightclub security plan upgrades are needed for Gay Pride week? * What can San Francisco club owners do to enhance security? * Should nightclub owners worry about a copycat incident? Interview with San Francisco Chronicle newspaper. Reporter Aidin Vaziri Is a nightclub security plan needed for the LGBT Pride Celebration. Podcast Time Stamps: -- Gay Pride (LGBT) weekend starts June 25, 2016 in San Francisco. -- This year LGBT parade joins with Black Lives Matter movement. -- Interview begins with San Francisco Chronicle newspaper reporter. -- What should nightclub owners do in light of Orlando massacre? -- No trend or pattern where or when next mass shooting will occur. -- Parade dynamic may change with Black Lives Matter movement. -- Nightclub security plan must increase vigilance at the front door. -- San Francisco Police will be out in force and highly-visible. -- Police have met with parade organizers and nightclub owners. -- Will mass shooters be deterred by more security staff at the door? -- Arming all security staff in clubs is not likely to happen soon. -- Special response training needed for a nightclub security plan. -- Nightclub owners need a response to "what if" questions. -- New dynamic requires personal alertness at all public venues. San Francisco LGBT Parade and Celebration * Gay Pride parade 2016 is expected to draw one-million people. * Celebration moves between Civic Center and the Castro district. * Day-long celebration and mixing of political values is security challenge. * Police hope for peaceful demonstrations and protests. * The usual amount of disruption and disorderly conduct is expected. * Due to the crowd, theme, and alcohol there will be some fights. * Some injuries and medical emergencies are anticipated. * Gun violence and mass murder has not been the major threat. * A few people were shot in 2013 and 2015 at LGBT Pride events. * SFPD will increase foot patrols and have a highly-visible presence. * Law enforcement is relying on each nightclub security plan. Nightclub Security Plan for Gay Pride Celebration * FBI and San Francisco Police have met with parade organizers. * Saturday is nightclub night South of Market and in the Castro. * Streets, nightclubs, and bars will be filled with people. * Police have met with clubs about a nightclub security plan. * Police planning is largely about crowd control and response. * The Orlando Nightclub Massacre is on everyone's mind. * Police will be out in force to prevent a copycat mass shooter. * City must rely heavily on private nightclub security plan. * Nightclubs must hire and train adequate staff to control conduct. * Nightclub security plan must address active shooter response. * Crime School is influenced by feedback so contribute your ideas for future discussion. * Please share Crime School content on social media so others might benefit. * Help Crime School be discovered by leaving a 5-Star Rating & Review in iTunes. * Thank you for participating in Crime School and doing your part in making places safe.