How to annoy a bouncer
The theme for tonight was underage. Two specific incidents occurred that were to do with underage people. Now normally I am extremely strict on who gets in with regards to age limits. However tonight I failed!
A gentleman and native New Zealander has been coming to this venue for several months. I have checked his ID before and satisfied that we was over 18. Tonight, he was standing with me for a while and then a Police car pulled up. An officer talked to him and the patron left. Then the officer spoke to me. Now before I explain exactly what occurred, you should know that we have an excellent relationship with the Police. That said, this did not fit into that category.
Mr Police Man told me that the individual in question was underage. Being a bit confused I asked him to clarify which person he was talking about. We agreed on the identity of the individuals and then I made the mistake of asking the officer if he was sure? Well, this Police officer got very angry very quickly and began dressing me down about assumptions and turning the venue over. To which I calmly invited him in any time he wants.
A little later the patron returned and being quite concerned I asked to see his ID. The DOB made his age 19, it wasn’t expired, which is usually the case and the picture matched the person. The usual security features were all there. So being completely dismayed, I asked him, considering his valid ID says he is over age, why was to officer telling me he wasn’t? To which, the young man replied “because I’m not 18”. Needless to say, I was very annoyed and disappointed.
However, the next case solidified my confidence. The next nearest venue called me to give me the heads up on some young girls approaching. They suggested I scrutinise their ID carefully. Sure enough, one had an expired ID of her sisters. This one was a little too obvious. But when I declined her access, she when right off her tree. I was a little surprise and then politely told them to go away.
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