Guest Safety Podcasts

This video looks at the reasons why GSO/SIA Licensed DS get attacked and are then subsequently have their injuries overlooked or diminished in a way which wouldn't occur with any other citzen. We discuss how this is because the system operates in a way where good behaviour is punished and hiding the truth is rewarded at almost every level in the process.

This discussion looks at the difficulties people new to the industry have trying to find a good trainer and the reasons.

In a wide-ranging discussion we cover several factors which impact on making a good choice.

Excellent chat about a wide variety of topics - see timestamps. Plus, a look forward to the next guest whose talking about what we as professional guest safety officers can do to help prevent violence against women & girls.

Brilliant show discussing the Safety Charter for Women & Girls with NTE guru Sarah Walker. Sarah tells us all about the fantastic work being done on this subject, by the Safer Business Network, the London Mayors Office, Night time economy Czar Amy Lame, and the hopes for the future.

This video looks at the reasons why GSO/SIA Licensed DS get attacked and are then subsequently have their injuries overlooked or diminished in a way which wouldn't occur with any other citzen. We discuss how this is because the system operates in a way where good behaviour is punished and hiding the truth is rewarded at almost every level in the process.

This video looks at the reasons why GSO/SIA Licensed DS get attacked and are then subsequently have their injuries overlooked or diminished in a way which wouldn't occur with any other citzen. We discuss how this is because the system operates in a way where good behaviour is punished and hiding the truth is rewarded at almost every level in the process.

Gary Twining explains to Ian Fox how he could have died following an attack after his shift.
He was attacked on Sunday morning by three customers as he prepared to go home following his shift. They were refusing to accept the cloakroom staff hadn't stolen a wallet. This despite it being returned intact.

In this episode Gary Twining and I talk to Nick Shackleton-Jones about the dangers of compliance training if not properly delivered. Nick makes the point that all too often the problem with regulatory training is that the regulator doesn’t know what “good” looks like. The critical problem is content dumping. Essentially taking the existing educational model – showing the candidate a bunch of stuff – getting them to pass an exam... Plus much more

How can 1-person doors still be legal in 2023. At a time when public safety is supposed to be taken seriously by Licensing Authorities – isn’t this wrong – if not legally then definitely morally. Gary Twining and I discuss the subject in detail.

In Episode 16, Gary Twining and I spoke of the perils of 1-Man Doors. Following this Jim O’Dwyer published an excellent response outlining the reasons why this practice is unsafe, and places everyone involved in the decision at risk. Not least of which is the risk it poses to public safety.

Today Gary Twining-Wright and I are joined by Robert C. Smith from San Diego, California. Robert is a former medic in the US Navy and served for 20 years as Police Officer, before forming his own company Nightclub Security Consultants. He’s been involved in training and contributing to US legislation and regulation for over 20yrs, including our own legislation here in the UK.

In Episode 19, Dr David Rubens director of the ISRM and Deltar Training, joins Gary and I today for a wide-ranging discussion on the potential impact and implications of the recently published Martyn’s Law (Protection of Premises) Draft Bill.

Season 2’s first episode see’s Gary and Ian talk with the SIA’s Head of Compliance & Inspections & Temporary Head of Criminal Investigations, Ronnie Megaughin.
There follows a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from the BBC’s “File on 4” expose, through regulation, to how the SIA is looking to improve its communications in the future.

Welcome to another insightful episode on the Guest Safety Officer Channel! Today, we're honored to host Kofi Josephs, a remarkable rebound basketball player, model, and a passionate advocate for mental health.