Bag Search Policy

BAG SEARCH Policy

 OBJECTIVE

 The objective of this policy is to ensure that all members and employees are aware that:

  1. property, materials and items owned by the Club are not taken away from the Club without permission; and
  2. illegal or dangerous items are not to be brought onto Club premises. For example, prohibited drugs, weapons and stolen goods, etc.

SCOPE

 The Club reserves the right to search a members or employee’s bag(s), and locker facilities with or without permission, because of:

  1. suspicion of dishonesty, theft; or,
  2. any other reason related to the health, safety or security of employees, members and their guests at the Club.

Members and employees are not permitted to remove or consume any items of Club property, for example, food or beverages, without payment or the express approval of Club Management.

PROCEDURE

 The Club may comply with the following procedure when searching a member or employee’s bag or locker:

  1. The member or employee shall be asked to remain on the Club’s premises by a supervisor, duty manager or Management;
  2. The member or employee shall be asked to voluntarily reveal the items in their bag;
  3. If the member or employee refuses, the supervisor, duty manager or Management will contact the Club Secretary. The employee must remain on the Club’s premises until the Club Secretary arrives;
  4. The Club Secretary shall ask the member or employee to voluntarily reveal the items in their bag;
  5. If the member or employee refuses, the Club Secretary may contact the WA Police Service to assist in the matter;
  6. The member or employee must remain on the Club’s premises until the WA Police Service arrives to conduct the bag search;

Any member or employee who is aware of the unauthorised removal of any Club property, or believes that this is occurring, is required to report this to Management. If you believe that a member of the Management has removed Club property without authorisation, you are required to report this through to the Bar Manager.

 BREACH OF POLICY

The Club has an obligation to consistently apply and enforce this policy. Likewise, members and employees must comply with this policy.

Any member or employee who breaches this policy shall be subject to counselling and/or disciplinary action, which may include termination of membership or employment.

 

Policy Review

 This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant to Club operations and reflects both community expectations and legal requirements.

 

Signature

Signed: __________________________ Signed: __________________________
  Club President   Club Secretary
Date: 7th April 2022 Date: 7th April 2022

 

Next policy review date is 7th April 2023