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Information for the<br />
<strong>Queensland</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong><br />
<strong>Party</strong> <strong>Safe</strong> Program<br />
www.police.qld.gov.au/party
<strong>Party</strong> <strong>Safe</strong><br />
Everyone enjoys going to or hosting a party. For young people<br />
it is certainly a part of growing up and celebrating special<br />
occasions with their friends. While most parties are fun for<br />
everyone involved, intoxicated guests, gatecrashers or some<br />
other mishap can sometimes ruin the occasion.<br />
There are many things to consider when planning a party, and<br />
good planning can reduce the risk of potential problems on the<br />
night. This brochure provides some great ideas to help you<br />
make your party safe and enjoyable for everyone concerned<br />
including, parents, hosts and guests.<br />
For more information on <strong>Party</strong> <strong>Safe</strong> and helpful links go to<br />
www.police.qld.gov.au/party.<br />
Notify <strong>Police</strong> of Your <strong>Party</strong><br />
<strong>Party</strong> <strong>Safe</strong> allows you to register your party with local police<br />
using the attached <strong>Party</strong> <strong>Safe</strong> registration form. Registering<br />
your party with police provides police with the opportunity to<br />
supply you with some helpful advice and resources to help in<br />
organising a safe and lawful party. It also ensures that police<br />
have the information necessary to respond effectively if issues<br />
do arise.<br />
The address and contact details for your local police station can<br />
be located in your local White Pages or on the <strong>Queensland</strong><br />
<strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Website - www.police.qld.gov.au.<br />
The registration form is also available from any police station or<br />
the <strong>Queensland</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Internet site -<br />
www.police.qld.gov.au/party.<br />
Try and register your party at least two weeks beforehand so<br />
that police can ensure that they are able to supply you with all<br />
your <strong>Party</strong> <strong>Safe</strong> wristbands, and other helpful information, well<br />
in time for your party.
<strong>Party</strong> <strong>Safe</strong> for Hosts<br />
Planning Tips & Checklist<br />
Hosting a party at home or at a local venue can be great fun.<br />
You’ll want to have a night your guests will remember for all the<br />
right reasons and as a host it is your responsibility to ensure your<br />
guests party safe!<br />
Below are some key points for you to consider when preparing<br />
and having your party or gathering.<br />
Before the <strong>Party</strong><br />
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Register your party at your local police station. The<br />
address and contact details for your local police station<br />
can be located on the <strong>Queensland</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> website,<br />
www.police.qld.gov.au. Try and register your party at<br />
least two weeks beforehand so that police can ensure that<br />
they are able to supply you with all your <strong>Party</strong> <strong>Safe</strong><br />
wristbands, and other helpful information, well in time for<br />
your party.<br />
Make entrance to the party by invitation only, and let<br />
people know that it is an exclusive party. This way there<br />
will only be people you know and want at your party and it<br />
will discourage gatecrashers.<br />
Try to avoid using the Internet, SMS, e-mail distribution<br />
lists, online notice boards, social networking sites or word<br />
of mouth to advertise your party. If word of the party has<br />
spread you may need to take extra preventative measures<br />
i.e., change venue, organise more adult supervision or<br />
hire security guards.<br />
Make the start and finish times clear on your invitation.<br />
Encourage parents to collect their children or for guests to<br />
make arrangements for safe transport home at the end of<br />
the party.
<strong>Party</strong> <strong>Safe</strong> Checklist<br />
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Clearly state on your invitation if the party is<br />
alcohol free, BYO or if alcohol will be supplied.<br />
If you don’t allow people to BYO it will be<br />
easier to control the amount of alcohol that is<br />
served.<br />
Use the <strong>Party</strong> <strong>Safe</strong> non re-usable identification<br />
wristbands from your local police station to<br />
make identification of invited guests easier.<br />
Let your neighbours know about your party in<br />
advance as this may reduce concerns about<br />
parking or noise later. Give them your contact<br />
details so that they can contact you directly<br />
with any concerns on the night, rather than the<br />
police.<br />
Ensure all your valuables are locked away so<br />
they can’t be damaged, broken or stolen.<br />
Mobile phones, laptops, cameras and<br />
handbags are amongst the property most<br />
targeted by thieves at parties.<br />
Ensure that you have ready access to a phone<br />
during the event. Have emergency service<br />
numbers ready, just in case, and taxi company<br />
numbers handy to assist with guests getting<br />
home safely afterwards. Consider pre-booking<br />
taxis to help get guests home safely at the end<br />
of your party.<br />
Think about organising some party activities<br />
like dancing. These are a good way of keeping<br />
guests entertained and doing things other than<br />
drinking. Parties can also be fun without<br />
alcohol.<br />
Ensure your first aid kit is well stocked and<br />
easy to access. Plan what to do if a guest<br />
becomes sick or intoxicated. If a person is<br />
drunk and has or looks like they may pass out<br />
or collapse call an ambulance immediately.<br />
While waiting for the ambulance, lay the<br />
person on their side in the ‘recovery’ position<br />
to maintain their airway and stay with them.
Be mindful of your obligations as a host. Drinking alcohol or<br />
taking drugs affects your ability to make safe decisions; stay<br />
in control and sober so that you are able to deal with<br />
problems quickly and effectively.<br />
Check your liability insurance so you know what your policy<br />
covers. You have a duty of care for your guests and could be<br />
deemed liable if alcohol and other drugs are consumed at<br />
your party and an incident occurs.<br />
The Venue<br />
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Ensure that the venue for your party is suitably equipped for<br />
the number of people invited. Consider the size of the venue,<br />
whether there are enough seats and tables available and<br />
whether there are sufficient toilets so people don’t have to go<br />
outside.<br />
When planning your party be mindful of the layout. Consider<br />
placing tables of food in central locations within easy reach.<br />
Keep the area where alcohol is served to a single central<br />
location, so it can be monitored, and away from the party<br />
entrance.<br />
Make sure there is appropriate lighting for the venue<br />
(particularly any dark hidden-away areas you may have).<br />
Consider where people will put their valuables when they<br />
arrive and during the party.<br />
Is there a smoking area? Some people smoke and a<br />
designated smoking area will keep guests from going outside<br />
or congregating out the front of your house.<br />
Consider if there are any potential hazards that<br />
require extra preventative measures or<br />
supervision e.g. swimming pools, open fires,<br />
BBQs.<br />
Make sure that any out-of-bounds areas are<br />
adequately secured.
Crowd Control<br />
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Remember that it is your party and you have the right<br />
to set the standard of acceptable behaviour and see<br />
that it is maintained. As the host, you could<br />
potentially be liable if a drunken guest causes damage<br />
to property or another person.<br />
Consider what type of supervision or security you<br />
need for your party? Will you use friends, other<br />
parents, private security? How many do you need?<br />
What do you want them to do on the night? Checking<br />
attendees off a list as they arrive, stopping alcohol<br />
being brought into the venue, dealing with uninvited<br />
or unruly people.<br />
Think about having only one entrance and exit point<br />
to make it easier to control who attends your party,<br />
and consider how this will be monitored and<br />
controlled.<br />
Ensure that your supervision or security is visible.<br />
Visible security will discourage gatecrashers and help<br />
maintain the standard of behaviour of your guests.<br />
If gatecrashers turn up act quickly by refusing them<br />
entry and asking them to leave immediately. If they<br />
won’t leave, tell them you will be contacting the<br />
police, and do so.<br />
Try not to allow people to wander round or congregate<br />
out the front of your house. Try to confine the party to<br />
a backyard, building or enclosed area, as it is easier to<br />
control your guests. Avoid using front yards or street<br />
frontages as this can attract uninvited guests and is<br />
more likely to elicit complaints from neighbours.<br />
It’s your party and you have the right to refuse entry<br />
to your property and to ask people to leave at any<br />
time. It is an offence for people to trespass if you<br />
have refused them entry.
Food & Alcohol<br />
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Ensure food and water are readily available for all<br />
guests throughout the party. Snacks high in protein<br />
and carbohydrates such as cheese, dips, crackers,<br />
chips, raw vegetables and seafood delay the<br />
absorption of alcohol.<br />
Avoid serving too many salty foods, as these tend to<br />
make people thirsty and encourage them to drink<br />
more.<br />
If you are providing alcohol, limit full strength<br />
alcoholic drinks such as full strength beer, spirits,<br />
wine or champagne. Provide a good selection of lower<br />
strength drinks.<br />
Have a wide variety and sufficient supply of nonalcoholic<br />
drinks such as non-alcoholic punch,<br />
mocktails, fruit juice or soft drinks.<br />
Only serve alcohol from one central area within<br />
your party, which is away from the party entrance,<br />
and have a responsible sober adult serving the<br />
drinks.<br />
Discourage people from going around and topping<br />
up glasses as this makes it hard to keep track of<br />
how much alcohol they are drinking.<br />
Stop serving alcohol an hour before the party is to<br />
end. Consider serving hot drinks or non-alcoholic<br />
drinks along with some food prior to your guests<br />
heading home.<br />
Do not allow people to leave with drinks; remember<br />
it is illegal to consume alcohol in public places.<br />
Should you decide to allow guests to bring their<br />
own alcohol, avoid providing open containers that<br />
can be ‘spiked’ or used to disguise the volume of<br />
alcohol being consumed.
Alcohol & Other Drugs<br />
Remember young people, like adults, can be arrested for<br />
behaviours associated with drinking (such as violence<br />
or property damage).<br />
It is a criminal offence to be in possession of illicit drugs<br />
including cannabis, and could result in a fine or prison<br />
sentence if you are charged and convicted. Not to<br />
mention that you could end up with a criminal record for<br />
the rest of your life that could impact on your future job<br />
and travel opportunities.<br />
Noise<br />
Noise<br />
Excessive noise from amplified music, motors, generators and<br />
guests, is the most common reason why police are called to a<br />
party.<br />
Registration of your party with police is not a licence to make as<br />
much noise as you want. Excessive noise from your party can<br />
be reported to police, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are<br />
making excessive noise police have the right to enter premises,<br />
without a warrant, and issue a noise abatement direction. If the<br />
noise continues within 12 hours of the issue of the direction,<br />
police can return and investigate, which could result in the<br />
seizure and removal of any property being used to make the<br />
noise and you being issued with an on-the-spot fine or being<br />
required to attend court.
Alcohol & Minors<br />
The Liquor Act 1992 makes it is an offence to supply<br />
alcohol to a minor on licensed premises or in a public<br />
place. If someone supplies alcohol to a minor they can<br />
be hit with an on-the-spot fine. The minor can also be<br />
fined for consuming or being in possession of alcohol<br />
in licensed premises or a public place. This means<br />
that it is illegal for a minor to hold a friend’s drink, or<br />
help carry a carton of beer in a public place.<br />
It is also illegal to supply alcohol to a minor at a private<br />
residence or place unless you are a responsible adult<br />
for the minor and responsibly supervising the minor’s<br />
consumption of alcohol. A responsible adult for a<br />
minor is defined in the Liquor Act as a parent, stepparent<br />
or guardian of a minor, or an adult who has<br />
parental rights and responsibilities for the minor. If<br />
police are called to a party and see the irresponsible<br />
supply of alcohol to minors they may seize all alcohol<br />
and the person responsible for supplying the alcohol<br />
could be issued with a notice to appear in court, where<br />
a substantial fine can apply.<br />
The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation offers a<br />
wide range of resources, information and fact sheets<br />
on liquor compliance, including the laws relating to<br />
alcohol and minors. For more information go to<br />
www.olgr.qld.gov.au.
<strong>Party</strong> <strong>Safe</strong> for Guests<br />
Everyone wants to enjoy themselves at a party. There are lots of<br />
ways to ensure that you and your friends have a great time.<br />
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When invited to a party, don’t spread the invitation to<br />
other people. Do not use the Internet, SMS, e-mail<br />
distribution lists, online notice boards, social networking<br />
sites or word of mouth to advertise the party.<br />
Don’t take your own alcohol to the party, unless requested<br />
by the host. Take along an extra bottle of soft drink or<br />
juice instead!<br />
If you are drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to take sips<br />
not gulps, finish each drink before you have another and<br />
don’t let others top-up your drinks so you know how much<br />
you are drinking.<br />
Remember its ok to say no if friends offer you more<br />
alcohol than you had planned to drink.<br />
Have some food, non-alcoholic drinks and get involved<br />
with the entertainment on offer at the party, you will drink<br />
less alcohol and still have a fantastic time.<br />
Look after your friends during the party and stay with<br />
people you know and trust. Be aware of what is<br />
happening around you, be confident and assertive and if<br />
you pick up ‘bad vibes’ from someone or someplace trust<br />
your instincts and head for somewhere safe.<br />
Watch your drinks and your friends’ drinks to ensure no<br />
one tampers with them.<br />
If your friends are getting drunk, get them to slow down<br />
drinking or offer them non-alcoholic drinks. If your friends<br />
are drunk, think about getting them to sit down so they<br />
don’t hurt themselves, prevent them from drinking any<br />
more, keep an eye on them and get them home safely.
Don’t walk home alone.<br />
Don’t get into a car with a driver who has been drinking.<br />
Remember that young people, like adults, can be arrested<br />
for behaviours associated with drinking (such as violence<br />
or property damage).<br />
It is illegal to drink alcohol in a public place (including a<br />
park or beach) and you could be fined or arrested.<br />
It is a criminal offence to be in possession of illicit drugs<br />
including cannabis, and could result in a fine or prison<br />
sentence if you are charged and convicted. Not to mention<br />
that you could end up with a criminal record for the rest of<br />
your life that could impact on your future job and travel<br />
opportunities.<br />
Remember, police can be called to a party to assist with<br />
complaints about excessive noise or a person who is<br />
behaving in an offensive, threatening or violent way – these<br />
things can wreck a great party.<br />
Consuming drugs, particularly in combination with alcohol<br />
can greatly increase your impairment and affect your ability<br />
to drive. If you are planning on using alcohol or other<br />
drugs, the best advice is don’t drive.<br />
Make plans beforehand about how you and your friends will<br />
get home after the party. Arrange for a lift with a nondrinking<br />
driver, taxi or public transport.<br />
Drinking alcohol or taking drugs affects your ability to make<br />
safe decisions. It is better to make the right choices for you<br />
by staying in control.<br />
If a person is drunk and has or looks like they may pass out<br />
or collapse call an ambulance immediately. While waiting<br />
for the ambulance, lay the person on their side in the<br />
‘recovery’ position to maintain their airway and stay with<br />
them.
<strong>Party</strong> <strong>Safe</strong> for Parents<br />
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Speak with the party host and find out<br />
how many people will be attending the<br />
party? Who and how many people will be<br />
supervising the party? Will alcohol be<br />
available at the party, if so, how will it be<br />
managed? Will food be available at the<br />
party? What time is the party expected to<br />
finish? Will the party be registered with<br />
police?<br />
Get the phone number of the house<br />
where the party is being held and/or the<br />
mobile phone number of the host.<br />
Drop your child off at the party venue and<br />
arrange to pick them up at a certain time.<br />
Talk to your child about how to have a<br />
good time at a party without coming to<br />
any harm.<br />
Discuss backup plans should things ‘go<br />
wrong’ at the party.<br />
The Department of Health and Ageing has<br />
produced some great information and<br />
resources for parents wanting to address<br />
the issue of alcohol with their children in<br />
Teenagers and Alcohol: A Guide for<br />
Parents and via their website<br />
www.alcohol.gov.au.
Alcohol & The Law<br />
The <strong>Queensland</strong> Government, Office of Liquor and Gaming<br />
Regulation offers a wide range of resources, information and fact<br />
sheets on Liquor Compliance issues. Go to www.olgr.qld.gov.au.<br />
One Punch Can Kill<br />
Remember that One Punch Can Kill – it is a shocking reality that<br />
simple acts of violence can have tragic consequences. Violence<br />
is NOT okay! For more information, go to<br />
www.onepunchcankill.com.au.<br />
Other Information<br />
General information regarding alcohol can be obtained from<br />
www.alcohol.gov.au. For more information about alcohol and<br />
other drugs and the dangers of driving under the influence go to<br />
www.tmr.qld.gov.au.<br />
Useful Contacts<br />
We recommend you note down these numbers before the party and<br />
keep them by the phone on the night.<br />
Local Taxi<br />
Security Provider<br />
Neighbour/s<br />
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For non-urgent police matters contact
Always Remember<br />
If you are unable to handle a situation, call your<br />
local police or, in an emergency or life-threatening<br />
situation, call Triple Zero (000).<br />
For 24-hour alcohol and drug information and<br />
counselling, call the Alcohol and Drug Information<br />
<strong>Service</strong> on 1800 177 833.<br />
Produced by the <strong>Queensland</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>, Drug and Alcohol<br />
Coordination Unit, Phone (07) 3364 4601, February 2012<br />
This information should be used as a guide only and does not constitute, and should not be<br />
relied upon as, legal advice. If you have a legal problem, you should seek legal advice from a<br />
lawyer. The <strong>Queensland</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> does not guarantee the reliance on the information<br />
contained herein will prevent any loss, injury, damage or other adverse incident from occurring<br />
during, or in connection with, a registered party and accepts no responsibility for any errors or<br />
omissions and denies any liability for any expenses, losses, damages and costs you might incur<br />
due to the information herein being inaccurate or incomplete in any way.<br />
www.police.qld.gov.au/party
<strong>Party</strong> date:<br />
Start time:<br />
Finish time:<br />
Address of party:<br />
Suburb/Town:<br />
Post Code:<br />
Occasion:<br />
First contact person who will be in attendance during the party<br />
Full Name:<br />
Address:<br />
Suburb/Town:<br />
Post Code:<br />
Telephone no.:<br />
Mobile no.:<br />
Email:<br />
Will the host be in attendance for the<br />
duration of the party? Yes No<br />
Second contact person who will be in attendance during the party<br />
Full Name:<br />
Contact no.:<br />
Venue contact no. (if any):<br />
How many guests are expected?<br />
How many people know about the party?<br />
Predominant age of guests:
Is there likely to be alcohol at the party? Yes No<br />
If yes, is the alcohol BYO (Bring Your Own)? Yes No<br />
Have the neighbours been notified? Yes No<br />
Will adult supervision be at the party? Yes No<br />
If yes, how many?<br />
Has licensed security been employed for<br />
the party?<br />
Yes No<br />
If yes, who and how many?<br />
Do you want <strong>Party</strong> <strong>Safe</strong> Identification<br />
Wrist Bands?<br />
Yes No<br />
If yes, how many do you need?<br />
Where did you hear about <strong>Party</strong> <strong>Safe</strong>?<br />
Please complete all sections above about your upcoming party to ensure a safe and more enjoyable time for<br />
everyone. Please return this form by post, email or in person at least two weeks before your party to your<br />
nearest police station.<br />
Please note: By registering your party, subject to operational convenience and requirements, the <strong>Queensland</strong><br />
<strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> (QPS) will endeavour to maintain a generalised presence in the surrounding area of your party,<br />
however, the QPS cannot guarantee that a police presence will always be possible. A police response should be<br />
available in-line with its obligations to the community upon receiving a request for assistance. The <strong>Queensland</strong><br />
<strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> does not guarantee that reliance on the information provided will prevent any loss, injury, damage<br />
of other adverse incident from occurring during or in connection with a registered party. The collection of this<br />
information is authorised by legislation or QPS policy established under the <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Administration Act<br />
1990 (Qld) and the <strong>Police</strong> Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (Qld). The information may be used to assist in<br />
performing statutory functions and responsibilities of the QPS. The QPS may disclose some or all of this<br />
information to employees and contractors involved in the processing of this form. The information may also be<br />
disclosed to those persons and agencies outside the QPS as provided for by legislation or in accordance with<br />
the <strong>Queensland</strong> Government’s privacy policy. Failure to supply the requesting information may mean that the<br />
QPS is unable to process this form.<br />
<strong>Queensland</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> to complete<br />
Date received:<br />
Rank:<br />
Name:<br />
Reg no.:<br />
Station:<br />
CAD/IMS/QPRIME ref no.: