A criminological exploration of patrons’ interaction with bouncers

Nightclubs in South Africa rely heavily on private security personnel to protect their property and ensure the safety of patrons during busy nights. However, the use of physical force by private security guards, which is often coupled with thuggery and unprofessional behaviour, is a concern among ma...

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Authors: Mbhele, Nkosingiphile (Author) ; Singh, Shanta Balgobind (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: [2019]
In: Acta criminologica
Year: 2019, Volume: 32, Issue: 1, Pages: 76-95
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Keywords:
Aggression
Bouncers
Nightclubs
Patrons
Private security company
PSIRA
Violence

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