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submitted by Shepettan_Pride
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I'm mainly looking for redditors with consec experience or experience in concom, but anyfur is welcome to bring their ideas to the table! experience in security/law enforcement outside of conventions is also definitely a plus!

I work for a fur con in the security department, and we're rapidly expanding our attendance base. I sometimes worry that with the numbers we're getting, we're going to need to alter our approach to security. I'm seeking outside ideas, hopefully to help cope with the increases in attendance that are forecast for next year. And no, I'd really rather not name my convention, because I'm not a department head (just a lead)- and because this is completely unauthorized, just an exploratory thing, if you can dig it. (*???)

My two main concerns:

Coverage - this includes attraction and retention of quality security staff/volunteers, as well as a better utilization of the personnel resources available;

Training - what to emphasize in training, how much training to give, and how to achieve staffing/volunteering goals while still maintaining minimum training standards.

For those who are less familiar with con security, there are some things we can't do for liability reasons - but I'd love to hear any ideas you have - hoverboards for patrolling a parking lot included. XD

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submitted by dickbutt699
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Figured I'd use my free time to ask how all you balls of fluff are doing today. What's up, anything interesting going on with you all today?

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Submitted by Fred Patten, Furry’s favorite historian and reviewer.   SEE BOTTOM: At Fred’s request, a gallery of rare book illustrations from Van den Vos Reynaerde was scanned for this post by the UCRiverside Library. Animal fables traditionally tell morals – this article shows a historically fascinating misuse of anthropomorphism for fascist and Social Darwinist goals. “Dear Patch; This is basically […]

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Just curious to see what my fellow furs enjoy doing in their spare time! my hobbies are skiing, drawing and hiking :)

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