Help us provide national legislation for, Bouncer Training, Licensing, and Felony Background Checks
Ongoing Bouncer Abuse: provide for licensing and training to prevent loss of life. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/WebBillStatus/main.html
If you want me to respond to you personaly send me an email, I do not have access to your personal information. Thank you all for your support. Debbie and Mark Henry 1dhenry@verizon.net
We are asking for your help, this is not just a city or state problem it is a national problem. Our son Nelson Scott Bolton age 23 was murdered on Sept. 11th 2004.
Sadly ours is not an unusual story. Scott was attending college in Tulsa Oklahoma. He was followed by a pack of six men, while leaving a club, four of them were bouncers from a Tulsa Club. Scott was trying to take a drunk friend home, he was sober. Although this all was all caught on tape his murderer was set free. This club district has a twenty-plus year history of aggressive violence and death. These clubs have the proven power to stop the passage of laws to protect the citizens from these violent acts. There are only a few states/city's that have laws regarding Bouncers. The number is increasing as the death numbers rise. It is for the most part left up to the clubs to hire and instruct their employees. Most clubs have no incentive to do the right thing. They will hire the most aggressive, with no thought of criminal backgrounds, basic training, or a history of mental health. Their main concern is money.
Oklahoma Senator Mary Easley presented state Bill SB23 regarding a state law governing training and background checks of Security Guards and Bouncers. This law would have been a great help to the police department when investigating an assault or murder involving a club. Although we started this petition late, the session was Feb. 5th 07 we felt any amount of signatures would have shown the senate that we are fed up with criminals regulating state laws and getting away with murder. It is not important where you live, as I stated this is a national issue. It is important that our elected officials know that we want our children safe. Senator Easley presented the bill two years 2006 and 2007. The first time it lost by two votes and the last year it lost by one single vote.
We now in 2009 are asking her to try again in 2010. We are currently working for support and to make this a priority especially in college cities.
If we can get this passed in Oklahoma we can move forward to other states, and set the national standard .
You would not hire a baby sitter with a violent documented history. When we send our children to college someone else decides who is watching over them. Who do you want that to be?
Anyone that has ideas please email me. 1dhenry@verizon.net
We have worked toward this goal for four years and have tried many ways to get the attention of our politicians. We will not give up.
We need web site ideas, lecture ideas, a way to reach college students.
Reading the signatures breaks my heart. This is a national problem and is costing lives please help us. Thank you all so very much.
Debbie and Mark Henry ( Scott Bolton's Parents )
The entire nightmare was covered by (Tulsa World Newspaper). (Channel 6 News Tulsa), and (Channel 2 News Tulsa.) You can find the stories there.
For even more information google: Scott Bolton Tulsa Oklahoma News.
For the Tulsa Club Violent History: ( Club assaults raise concerns)By: Ziva Branstetter
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=041024_Ne_A1_Cluba6549&archive=yes
March 2007
This is to advise all that are concerned that Jason Nicholson was found NOT GUILTY of the murder of our son Nelson Scott Bolton. On March 2nd, 2007 after 11 hours of deliberation.
Although we stand by the jury's decision we strongly disagree. After two weeks of testimony we feel we now know the truth of what happened in that garage. There was overwhelming evidence in our behalf. the DA's office gave 100 percent and we stand behind Tulsa DA Tim Harris and his office. This verdict makes SB23 all the more important. These people have got to be stopped ( It bill has not yet been passed.)
Ongoing Bouncer Abuse: provide for licensing and training to prevent loss of life. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/WebBillStatus/main.html
If you want me to respond to you personaly send me an email, I do not have access to your personal information. Thank you all for your support. Debbie and Mark Henry 1dhenry@verizon.net
We are asking for your help, this is not just a city or state problem it is a national problem. Our son Nelson Scott Bolton age 23 was murdered on Sept. 11th 2004.
Sadly ours is not an unusual story. Scott was attending college in Tulsa Oklahoma. He was followed by a pack of six men, while leaving a club, four of them were bouncers from a Tulsa Club. Scott was trying to take a drunk friend home, he was sober. Although this all was all caught on tape his murderer was set free. This club district has a twenty-plus year history of aggressive violence and death. These clubs have the proven power to stop the passage of laws to protect the citizens from these violent acts. There are only a few states/city's that have laws regarding Bouncers. The number is increasing as the death numbers rise. It is for the most part left up to the clubs to hire and instruct their employees. Most clubs have no incentive to do the right thing. They will hire the most aggressive, with no thought of criminal backgrounds, basic training, or a history of mental health. Their main concern is money.
Oklahoma Senator Mary Easley presented state Bill SB23 regarding a state law governing training and background checks of Security Guards and Bouncers. This law would have been a great help to the police department when investigating an assault or murder involving a club. Although we started this petition late, the session was Feb. 5th 07 we felt any amount of signatures would have shown the senate that we are fed up with criminals regulating state laws and getting away with murder. It is not important where you live, as I stated this is a national issue. It is important that our elected officials know that we want our children safe. Senator Easley presented the bill two years 2006 and 2007. The first time it lost by two votes and the last year it lost by one single vote.
We now in 2009 are asking her to try again in 2010. We are currently working for support and to make this a priority especially in college cities.
If we can get this passed in Oklahoma we can move forward to other states, and set the national standard .
You would not hire a baby sitter with a violent documented history. When we send our children to college someone else decides who is watching over them. Who do you want that to be?
Anyone that has ideas please email me. 1dhenry@verizon.net
We have worked toward this goal for four years and have tried many ways to get the attention of our politicians. We will not give up.
We need web site ideas, lecture ideas, a way to reach college students.
Reading the signatures breaks my heart. This is a national problem and is costing lives please help us. Thank you all so very much.
Debbie and Mark Henry ( Scott Bolton's Parents )
The entire nightmare was covered by (Tulsa World Newspaper). (Channel 6 News Tulsa), and (Channel 2 News Tulsa.) You can find the stories there.
For even more information google: Scott Bolton Tulsa Oklahoma News.
For the Tulsa Club Violent History: ( Club assaults raise concerns)By: Ziva Branstetter
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=041024_Ne_A1_Cluba6549&archive=yes
March 2007
This is to advise all that are concerned that Jason Nicholson was found NOT GUILTY of the murder of our son Nelson Scott Bolton. On March 2nd, 2007 after 11 hours of deliberation.
Although we stand by the jury's decision we strongly disagree. After two weeks of testimony we feel we now know the truth of what happened in that garage. There was overwhelming evidence in our behalf. the DA's office gave 100 percent and we stand behind Tulsa DA Tim Harris and his office. This verdict makes SB23 all the more important. These people have got to be stopped ( It bill has not yet been passed.)
Bouncer provide for licensing and training:
Unless you have experienced the unlawful and violent death of a loved one you will never understand our pain. As Scott Bolton's family and friends we want nothing more than to prevent this type of tragedy from happening to another family.
We as Americans seem to care more about the type of car we drive, the size of our house, and the dollar amount in our bank account. We are unwilling to share our wealth and time to protect the innocent. To protect our home. To honor our childrens teachers with adequate pay and supplies. We are even unwilling to share our time with our children. We are to busy.
Society has its priorities out of line.
As parents, we want these three things for our children.
a good education, good healthcare, and them to be protected. Society is willing to pay for good healthcare, but it is not willing to pay for teachers, firemen, and law enforcement.
Until we get it straight, things like schools and the judicial system will
always be at the bottom of the barrel.
As Americans we must set our standards higher.
Remember the loss of others it could someday be you.
Help create a safe future for our children.
Fight to change laws protecting the criminals and start protecting the innocent. Victims have no voice!
We will contact our congressmen, senators, local council members and city mayors.
Demand safe streets. Allow law enforcement to complete their jobs.
We need more judges, and time effective murder trials.
Place fear of punishment in the minds of criminals.
Instead of pain in the hearts of survivors.
Change our laws. We need new bills not new graves.
THINK
Mark and Debbie Henry
Scott Bolton's Parents and Friends
Tulsa 2004 Murder Victim
We need you to make a difference. Vote for Bouncer Regulations.
Report abuse I just had a friend be choked out,thrown head first into a door jamb and dropped on the ground on his face,fractured his jaw in 3 places and knocked out alll his lower teeth,by bouncers at a local bad in dwntn Eugene oregon,.he was being non violent,and was walkin on his own will out of the bar when one of the bouncers put him in a choke hold and,as I said earlier progressed into a shattered face..I'm in oregon and am with you on tougher laws..you may e-mail me anytime @ longhorned4x4girl@gmail.com,thanks for posting your story,I am terribly sorry about your loss,let's try and make it help others!..thank you,mag
Report abuse yes,i knew and loved someone who was killed by bouncers..sad very sad that people like this are allowed to work!
Report abuse I was recently jumped by three bouncers. I was verbally assulted and when I said something back I was immediately jumped by three bouncers. Not fair I hate them
Report abuse How many more youths have to die at the hands of hard men brutes before the powers that be wake up to their responsibilities?
My brother was savagely set upon by group of bouncers a few weeks ago.He was innocently leaving a club when a bouncer tripped him up purposely.He got up and told the bouncer he would be making a formal complaint .They proceeded to wrestle my brother to the ground and kick him in the stomach and head repeatedly.He lodged a formal complaint in the police station but it seems that it is very difficult to bring these thugs to justice.
Report abuse CI was vacationing on ft Myers beach this weekend and went to a local resort. After a great night of listening to a band. I walked out to the beach and a employee stated it time to close. I asked him if this is a public beach or not and his response was to put my head in to the sand. I was with a friend who is a licensed security guard and he told him this is not the way you were trained. As we were on our way out a younger man employed by the resort came down the hall laughing and said to the other the tape rolling here ,guess there where security cameras at this spot, so we can see him get his ass beating. I asked them to call the lee county sheriff 4 time if I was doing something wrong. They would not call them. Now here I am hurt, scraped, bruised, and embarrassed all in front of friends. What can I do so the next time someone vacations at our wonderful beaches this doesn't happen to them? esnoautomotive@aol.comomments
Do you know I was vacationing on ft Myers beach this weekend and went to a local resort. After a great night of listening to a band. I walked out to the beach and a employee stated it time to close. I asked him if this is a public beach or not and his response was to put my head in to the sand. I was with a friend who is a licensed security guard and he told him this is not the way you were trained. As we were on our way out a younger man employed by the resort came down the hall laughing and said to the other the tape rolling here ,guess there where security cameras at this spot, so we can see him get his ass beating. I asked them to call the lee county sheriff 4 time if I was doing something wrong. They would not call them. Now here I am hurt, scraped, bruised, and embarrassed all in front of friends. What can I do so the next time someone vacations at our wonderful beaches this doesn't happen to them? esnoautomotive@aol.comsomeone that is a victim of aggressive bouncers?
Report abuse This needs to stop
Just tonight I witnessed a single man being held down by 4 bouncers,this man was NOT struggling or fighting the bouncers in any way whatsoever. Then one of the bouncers proceeded to break this mans fingers in front of several club goers, this disgusted alot of people and whats worse is that nothing will be done.
Report abuse As a professional doorman/bouncer, there needs to be more effort made to increase background checks, training etc. It is case like this that give professional doormen a bad name and increase the difficulty in our job everyday as people have the wrong impression.
Report abuse Bar owners and state officals need to be held accountable. "PROPER" Education, training and criminal background screens are the key to clubs having proper professional security system. I have been pushing this issue for 20 years... I have developed that training program needed. You can't just keep putting a social Bandaid on this issue. WWW.BOUNCERGEARCORP.COM is the only answer.
Report abuse My daughter was recently the victim of an overaggressive bouncer at a local nightclub. I've seen her scrapes and bruises, and can only imagine the force that was used to inflict these injuries. I honestly believe given the right provocation the same person who hurt her would be capable of murder. It's time someone put a stop to thugs like these being able to cause so much damage with no repercussions for them personally.
Report abuse I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I was researching information on bouncers on the internet when I happened upon your website. I wish you well, but have to say that I am shock that you did not reach your goal immediately. My only suggestion if that you need to get the word out with the media. Again, I wish you and your family well.
Sunday June 7, 2009 at 4:30 am my 25 year old son was "thrown" off the stair of the Wild Orchid in Reno, Nevada. He was thrown so hard that he landed on his front teeth, and was unconcious for 5-10 seconds. The bouncer shut the door and laughed. My son broke both of his front teeth, split his lip open, over extended his tendon in his left arm, he has a lump on his head, etc. We are attempting to press charges and sue the establishment for damages. I am so thankful that he did not fall on the back of his head and die. Unfortunately his Grandfather fell from 2 small stairs and hit the back of his head. He went into a coma immediately and died 2 months later. My stomach has been sick ever since, just thinking of the "what if". I hope and pray that ALL of the United States pass similar laws, not only to protect our young, but to stop these "bullies" in their tracks. Police Officer are charged with crimes when that have killed someone, or used excessive force, why aren't bouncers?!
Report abuse I was recently the victim of an extremely violent bouncer in a bar near my home. Although I wasnt drunk, wasn't fighting, and told him, the bouncer threw me twice; once onto a sidewalk and once into a parking lot. Each time I went approx. five feet. I've done research to find if I have any legal recourse. There is none. I'm five feet tall, 115 lbs. I'm skinned and bruised, and there is nothing I can do. There should be a punishment or prevention program for this type of assault.
Report abuse I strongly disagree the practice of hiring irresponsable people as bouncers just on the base of their physical preparedness and aggressivity. Being a doorman/bouncer or bodyguard is a great responsability and needs special training and strength of character. It's about protecting people and the public, not harming anyone who might seem strange to you while on a triple dose of trenbolone, anadrol, cocaine and booze!
Report abuse I hope you are sucessful in your efforts.
I was recently jumped at the Gray Snail by Rob Mason and his bouncers (warren) and others. This will end....soon.
Report abuse If they are acting as security officers, which they are, then they need a State license to provide security services.
Report abuse I've been a bouncer in Windsor Ontario Canada for twenty years. This type of incident has become all too common.The provice I reside in has recently started such a program where all individuals must go throught a screening process before being licensed by the government to become bouncers.
Report abuse I've seen this type of behavior in bars in Cincinnati too many times; we need this type of licensing to happen sooner than later.
Report abuse This really stinks, my friend can't work as a massage therapist in most states because they won't recognize her Russian license, She only wants to help people, but if you want to maim or kill, no license requred
I have been threatened, and I am not a violent person nor was I being unruly, sometimes they just don't like your looks.
Report abuse I have worked in bars and clubs in the past. I agree that there are far too many who take the job of bouncer as an outlet for their aggressiveness. There is very little training (if any) and too much carte blanche given to them by management.
The mother of Scott Bolton...God bless her and all of Scott's loved ones.
Report abuse The UK May not have the best training and licensing agency but at least it has one
Report abuse I HAVE HEARD OF PHYSICAL ABUSE OF BOUNCERS IN OUR NEIBOURING CITY OF LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA CANADA, ESPECIALLY TO NATIVE INDIANS. THIS IS A NIGHTMARE FOR ANY PARENT, WORRYING HOW AND WHERE YOUR CHILDREN ARE GOING TO EXPERIENCE PREJUDICE. WHY DO THE CLUBS LET THEM IN, JUST SO THEY TAKE THIER MONEY. THEN DECIDE WHEN TO BEAT THE HECK OUT OF THEM. TO ALL THE BOUNCERS, ITS YOUR STEROIDS THAT BEAT THE PERSON, NOT YOU!
MY SON WAS BEAT BY TWO BOUNCERS SUNDAY NIGHT, IN LETHBRIDGE ALBERTA CANADA. AT THE BLARNEY STONE CLUB.
Report abuse There is no reason for violence no matter what your job is!
Do you know someone that is a victim of aggressive bouncers? yes, Scott Bolton
Report abuse No but I am sure there are alot out there.
