Security cameras of VIP rooms and mystery shoppers will now be required at FQ strip clubs

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Security cameras and mandatory training sessions are just a few things that will now be required for seven strip clubs in the French Quarter.

“The overall goal is to cut down on human trafficking and any illegal activity,” said ATC Commissioner Juana Marine-Lombard.

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“The owners of these businesses have been told explicitly and in writing what offenses led to their suspension,” NOPD Chief Michael Harrison said.

Six of the clubs were placed on an emergency suspension. Two had their licenses revoked, and one club closed just before the raids.

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Security cameras will have to be placed in VIP rooms, private rooms and stages. The footage must be kept for 30 days and made available to ATC upon request.

“If you have a private room with no cameras and no monitoring, then it increases the chances that someone could become a victim of some sort of assault or prostitution or illegal sex acts could go on,” Marine-Lombard said.

Clubs must also begin using mystery shoppers to check in on the businesses to make sure there’s nothing illegal going on.

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Two of the clubs owned by the same group, Hustler Barely Legal and Hunk Oasis, will also be required to hire security guards. The guards will check the bags of employees before the start of every shift.

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