About this episode

This episode discusses how security guards can limit their personal liability and the risks they face.

As a security guard, you may have asked yourself, "Can I be personally liable if _________(fill in the blank)"? "Can I be sued if ….?" The answer is always "YES." Learn how to limit your personal liability by listening to this episode of The Nightlife Security Podcast. In this episode, expert Robert C. Smith and host Manny Marquez discuss what liability guards are exposed to and how to limit potential unwanted liability issues. Every security guard needs to listen.

People in this episode

Host: Manny Marquez

Guest: Robert C. Smith

Topics covered

• personal liability
• security guards
• liability issues
• risk management
• legal exposure

Keywords

• personal liability
• security guard
• lawsuit
• liability exposure
• risk management

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