NJ Rocky Con
July 30 - August 2, 2026
SAFTEY AND SECURITY:
The FNS internal security team consists of Rodio (they/them), Spencer “Sponge” (he/him), Ryan (he/him) and Kat (she/they). Please direct any questions to the team. You may come to any one of us, via Facebook messenger, Discord, or in person, during con based on your comfort with any issues that may need to be reported. Much like the subway and airport, we are taking the “See something, say something” approach to everyone’s safety. We want to ensure that any and all security questions or concerns will be addressed and brought to our attention during the convention. We will be posting numbers for direct contact closer to the convention. FNS Security will also have white ribbons on their con badges for easier identification as the rest of FNS will have pink ribbons respectively.
Per our contract with the hotel, there will be hired security for a portion of the convention. This will be in effect from 3pm-11pm on Friday and Saturday. Our internal security team will be available 24/7 apart from hotel’s security team.
As we discussed at our first convention, we continue to expect all con attendees to treat all other con goers, convention staff, hotel staff, vendors, and the hotel itself with the upmost respect and courtesy. There is a zero tolerance policy for any form of harassment, assault, or any other nonconsensual inappropriate behaviors. Violation of these policies can and will result in immediate removal from the convention without a refund and, in the extreme cases, may warrant contacting the local authorities.
Please remember that consent is not limited to sexual issues and can include social interactions (i.e. pushing someone into drinking or going somewhere they’re not comfortable). In the event of any instances of harassment or being made to feel uncomfortable by another, our security team may ask an individual to refrain from further contact with the person expressing concern for the duration of the convention (meaning: speaking to or engaging with) as form of a no-contact order. If this is requested, any violation of such request may lead to a person being removed from the convention and barred from participating in further con activities. If such an incident occurs and request to disengage are ignored, as stated above, hotel security and/or local authorities may be involved.
As a reminder, it is never too late to realize you don’t feel safe with someone. If you have any concerns about someone at the convention, please let us know.
As with past conventions, we will adopt RKO’s colored wrist band system in regard to consent. The infographic and system will be posted below and available at registration. If someone is wearing a red wristband: they are NOT interested. If someone is wearing a green wristband: you may ASK if they are interested. If they say NO, do not ask again. If they are not wearing either wristband: treat them with common courtesy and respect. If someone is wearing a purple wristband: they are NOT drinking alcohol. We respect people’s sobriety, so please not do not offer them anything if they are wearing one.
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
⁃ If you are looking for any FNS member, they will have a pink ribbon identifying them as a part of cast.
⁃ Smoking and vaping should be done only outside the hotel (e.g. the hotel courtyard and in front of the hotel, etc).
⁃ The convention has rented space each night until 4am. The ballroom will be closed at 2am each night and the parlor rooms until 4am. These spaces cannot be occupied after those times.
⁃ Any complaint from the hotel that may occur with individual guests regarding noise or conduct are that of the policies of the hotel. There is little we can do about this if they feel you have violated any of their rules. Please be mindful of those while having room parties.
⁃ Vendors may be begin setting up at 10am Friday and Saturday. While vendors may leave their wares in the room Friday night overnight, we do not recommend this as we cannot guarantee the security of your belongings.
⁃ Regarding attire, we feel this is a common sense policy. We are not the only guests at the hotel at the time of the convention. Simply make sure all private areas are covered.
⁃ There will be cash bars in the ballroom during the parties each night until 2am. Please be mindful of walking around outside of these areas with alcohol beverages.
PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES:
⁃ Please be advised that we will be using professional-grade lighting and spotlights. Strobes will not be used, but there may be lighting effects in the movies we are showing that may impact individuals with photosensitivity. Any questions about the lighting, please reach out to Steve (he/him).
PREVENTION RESOURCES:
⁃ We will have the following accessible at registration, graciously provided to us from Safe Scene NJ. We will also have a first aid kit available at the registration table and the Brook.
⁃ Free naloxone (Narcan)
⁃ Educational materials on overdose prevention and harm reduction
⁃ Fentanyl test trips
⁃ Free condoms
⁃ Safer sex supplies
⁃ Emergency contraception
⁃ Menstrual hygiene products