How do you secure an 80,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor complex that spans an entire city block in New York City?
It starts at the door.
Avant Gardner is known as the “largest standing room entertainment complex in North America.” It requires significant and sophisticated ID scanning technology to ensure that the people trying to enter are who they say they are and are permitted to.
On any given night, Avant Gardner uses 22 scanners (15 handheld devices and seven IDentiFake Systems with passport readers).
And, in this blog, we’ll learn how Avant Gardner uses these ID scanners and age verification solutions to:
- Create a multi-tiered security measures for patrons who appear underage.
- Enforce a universal screening policy to collect patrons’ digital records.
- Properly staff the venue.
- Safeguard the venue from known troublemakers.
Fake ID Detection: A Multi-Tiered Approach
Security at scale requires a comprehensive and adaptable approach. Avant Gardner’s staff, in particular, uses a targeted screening process.
For instance, guests who appear to be under 25 years old are directed to a station where our IDentiFake age verification tool is used as a tiered approach.
At this station, the IDs undergo an enhanced verification process to determine the person’s identity accurately.
For a venue such as Avant Gardner, where underage individuals attempt to come through the doors, this level of screen is crucial.
Security Beyond Age Verification
While age verification is imperative at a nightclub, Avant Gardner uses its ID scanning technology for additional security purposes.
For instance, security guards scan all guest IDs using a mobile barcode reader, creating a digital record of everyone who passes through the venue’s doors.
This type of universal scanning policy is both a deterrent and an investigative tool.
If an incident occurs, such as a fight, harassment, or even theft, Avant Gardner’s security can match surveillance footage with entry records to identify the involved parties.
Data-Driven Operations
In addition to security purposes and age verification, Avant Gardner uses our ID scanning tools to optimize venue operations.
Now, management can break attendance patterns down by zip codes, states, and even countries and collect information on peak hours, among other data points.
This information informs critical decisions about staffing and security needs in and around the venue.
Proactive Safety Measures
Avant Gardner’s security approach is especially helpful in preventing known troublemakers from entering the venue.
If one of these individuals tries to enter, the scanner immediately flags them, alerting the security guard.
A proactive approach like this helps create and maintain a safer guest experience.
Protecting Your Business
ID scanning provides businesses of all sizes with a security and operations management tool to create and maintain a safe space and enjoyable experiences.
Contact our team if you’d like to learn more about our ID scanners and our IDentiFake system.