The Frisk Co

Submitted by mhb t3_11ozf5l in providence

My daughter and some friends were at Fish Co and they were frisked without warning or being given a reason for it. Is this the usual procedure nowadays? We thought it was pretty outrageous.

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XJadaxBaby69X t1_jbvd64s wrote

This is interesting I work in a club and since all of the mass shootings/hate crimes/the general climate of the world they now pat-down all patrons day-and-night. Even regular clientele, and I know of several businesses that hired security specifically to pat-down patrons so I'm curious if maybe fish co has began this as well.

Edited to add: stabbing at Club in Prov

Also edited to add I was told that any place with a liquor license and a capacity of 60 or more patrons has to frisk anyone entering. If you're randomly frisked on the floor then it's an issue or if a male searched a woman that's a problem.

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Good-Expression-4433 t1_jbveq3a wrote

Not sure about Fish Co but I've been pat down off and on at clubs and venues over the last 6 months I'm assuming due to all the threats and mass shootings and what not. Could be similar reasoning or they had an incident that prompted it.

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Previous_Floor t1_jbvlrpd wrote

It's invasive but I'm glad they do it. I mean, I don't think anyone likes it being done to them but who wouldn't want it done to people you don't know.

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Edited to add: This is why frisking is good. To avoid this:

NEW: Security Guard Stabbed at Providence Club; Emergency Hearing on Saturday

"A security guard has been hospitalized following a stabbing at a Providence club early Saturday morning.

According to Providence Police, there is an emergency Board of Licenses hearing on Saturday regarding the incident.

Police said they were called to VIVIX at 549 Broad Street shortly after 2 AM for a report of a disturbance.

Security told police that a member of security personnel -- a male in his 40s -- had been stabbed during a fight.

The victim was transported to Rhode Island Hospital.

Detectives are currently investigating."

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zackthegiant t1_jbvv67y wrote

“Without warning” they were asked to stop, and frisked. I’m a small dude, and anytime I’ve gone to a bar/club in the past 12 years that has a rather large crowd - I get frisked as well. Or the security guard gives me and ocular patdown and asses that I’m not a threat. Honestly they were probably looking for alcohol nips.

It’s standard, but most places don’t frisk women.

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BOKEH_BALLS t1_jbwgacw wrote

There have been 100 mass shootings in the US since the beginning of 2023.

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ProvBroker t1_jbx39u7 wrote

It’s normal for Fish Co.

There are a few places in the city that will frisk you on the way in (exception not the rule) and typically they provide security of same sex to do it. The women will have their handbag checked quickly, and usually their frisk doesn’t amount to much because they’re dressed for the club.

It’s annoying but the places that bother with it see fights occur pretty often so I understand why they do it.

If they were insisting male security frisk her or something I’d get why you’d be upset and that would also make me pretty sus about it.

Edit: Frisked on the way in right? Or are you saying after they already entered?

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Evdoggydog15 t1_jbxxxto wrote

I feel it's good to avoid places where frisking is even remotely necessary

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Orangefan71 t1_jbyanu7 wrote

What do you mean "without warning" or given no reason? Was it after they had entered/been admitted? I mean it's pretty standard procedure to check people at the door to these nightspots, for obvious reasons.

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shuckit401 t1_jbyyew0 wrote

I know someone who works downtown at a club. No frisking takes place.

I've been to ego and was frisked very personally and I'd even say with vigor.

Kinda liked it, ngl

But that's the only place I've been frisked.

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