When it comes to nightlife security, minds drift back to old-school bouncers and Road House rules with the strongest, burliest guys in town just itching to throw people out.
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Modern-day security guards are now trained professionals.
The manager of the Liquid Zoo, David Habib, sat down with Capital News to discuss what it takes to work in the field.
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Security at liquor establishments is required to be licensed through the province and complete Basic Security Training, a 40-hour course including a final exam.
The Liquid Zoo takes this one step further by requiring all security staff to complete Advanced Security Training, allowing them to use handcuffs as restraints.
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As manager, Habib keeps his license up-to-date by renewing it every three years.
He also has several bartenders and other staff, including women, that are licensed for security if needed.
When asked why Habib said it all comes down to safety.
91裸聊视频淪afety is paramount. I91裸聊视频檒l use myself as an example, in 2019 I got punched in the eye, I got blindsided by an individual,91裸聊视频� Habib said. 91裸聊视频淚 lost 50 per cent of vision in my left eye for nothing. Absolutely, nothing. There was no reason to do it91裸聊视频� It91裸聊视频檚 one of those things that we don91裸聊视频檛 want that to happen to another staff member. I91裸聊视频檓 lucky that I91裸聊视频檝e still got some vision.91裸聊视频�
And it91裸聊视频檚 not just safety for staff, but for everyone who walks through the door.
IDs are scanned, pictures taken, and security pats patrons down for drugs and weapons.
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Habib says everyone deserves to have a good time and go home at the end of the night.
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