RSA Update: Dealing with Bar Brawls
Alcohol has been identified as the main cause of violence in clubs, bars and pubs. Alcohol contributes to violence by limiting drinkers’ perceived options during a conflict, heightening their emotionality, increasing their willingness to take risks, reducing their fear of sanctions and impairing their ability to talk their way out of trouble.
Watch what can happen when alcohol and violence mix from the video below:
http://media.canberratimes.com.au/selections/police-release-cctv-of-bikie-brawl-4238887.html
Many of the alcohol fuelled problems police deal with can be attributed to ordinary drinkers who go on binges, drink more than they usually do or drink on an empty stomach. In general, those who drink excessively are more aggressive and also get injured more seriously than those who drink moderately or not at all.
From the video servers of alcohol can see the importance of enforcing responsible service of alcohol regulations and the consequences for not doing so.
In addition to contributing to incidents such as this one, waitrons, bartenders and service staff who continue to serve unduly intoxicated patrons may receive a hefty fine and risk losing their job if an alcohol fuelled incident does occur.
