Throwing people out

Sometimes, people who have paid to get in cause problems severe enough that you may consider throwing them out. If someone is likely to cause further "health and safety" problems to other attendees, throwing them out may be wise.

Real examples or allegations that have edged into "throwing out" territory (although the culprits were not in fact thrown out):

• Selling drugs
• Sexual harassment of venue staff
• (Very) indecent behaviour in public

Things you can do to make this easier:

• Publicise the fact that dangerous behaviour may result in expulsion with no refund.
• Discuss beforehand with the team whether you would do this and what kind of behaviour would result in expulsion.
• Clearly warn people if they are behaving dangerously, ask them to stop, and make them aware that further misbehaviour will result in expulsion.
• If you are throwing someone out, ask a member of your paid security staff to accompany you. Be firm and clear and don't let them start an argument. Confiscate their pass.
• Let the security team know somebody has been thrown out, just in case the expellee tries to re-enter by any means (or cause any trouble outside).