[Help] Hiring a security guard

[happypig]

A recent bereavement means that a relative who is somewhat unstable, will be coming to a funeral. Not to go into details but there's a chance he might kick off at the funeral (especially if he's been drinking and/or not taking his meds) and he has form for getting a bit punchy.
I'm considering hiring someone who could take care of matters in the (hopefully unlikely) event this might happen.
Anyone know of a reputable company who provides this sort of service (I want someone professional, not a "geezer who's a bit tasty") ?

 

[BNthree]

http://www.bn1security.co.uk/ Never used them but a friend has the door supervisors license and works with them.

 

[Stat Brother]

If your relative is prone to foul language Typicalpalace will instantly sort him out.
I know this for a fact because he said so on a t'internet message board.

 

[Gary Leeds]

 

[Weststander]

Try Richard Hebberd of RH Consulting. He'll quiety blend in wearing a suit, but underneath he's a tiger, being an expert on restraints and martial arts.

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/richard-hebberd-2b872b65

killjoy@sledgehammertocrackanut.co.uk

 

[Blues Rock DJ]

THE Richard Hebberd who used to be at the Albion ?

 

[AmexRuislip]

 

[Mayonaise]

THE Richard Hebberd who used to be at the Albion ?

His LinkedIn suggests he worked at the Albion in 1999 so yes is the answer to your question

 

[Diablo]

THE Richard Hebberd who used to be at the Albion ?

yes

 

[Juan Albion]

I've done several funerals where violence was threatened. It is surprisingly common for it to be anticipated but it rarely actually happens.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Always worth asking Tony Bloom, if you can borrow his man mountain, he's built like a brick outhouse

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

A recent bereavement means that a relative who is somewhat unstable, will be coming to a funeral. Not to go into details but there's a chance he might kick off at the funeral (especially if he's been drinking and/or not taking his meds) and he has form for getting a bit punchy.
I'm considering hiring someone who could take care of matters in the (hopefully unlikely) event this might happen.
Anyone know of a reputable company who provides this sort of service (I want someone professional, not a "geezer who's a bit tasty") ?

Might be worth PM'ing Harty to see if he has any advice on this topic given his line of business.

 

[junior]

What about just phoning the cops if he kicks off?

 

[Goldstone1976]

Always worth asking Tony Bloom, if you can borrow his man mountain, he's built like a brick outhouse

Nice chap though. I’ve had a couple of conversations with him. He engaged fully in the verbal part of the exchange, but his eyes were looking everywhere else except at me!

 

[happypig]

What about just phoning the cops if he kicks off?

Because I have no confidence that they will turn up

 

[Hampden Park]

speak to them, tell them to lay off the booze and ensure they take their meds prior to the funeral? - having security there may make them kick off.

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

What about just phoning the cops if he kicks off?

I suspect the proactive, rather than reactive approach is preferable under the circumstances.

i.e. someone trained to defuse a situation before it becomes necessary for police action, plus if its takes the police, say, 10-15 mins to turn up, the disruption may already be over and the event spoilt.

 

[el punal]

I've done several funerals where violence was threatened. It is surprisingly common for it to be anticipated but it rarely actually happens.

A case of a few body blows.

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

Get 2 guards.

 

[happypig]

speak to them, tell them to lay off the booze and ensure they take their meds prior to the funeral? - having security there may make them kick off.

He's an alcoholic with metal health issues so being reasonable isn't high on his list