Spikey Anti Drink Spiking Stopper x 24 (1 Pack of 24)

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You can also buy devices, like these bottle stoppers, which secure the top of bottles so you don't even have to think about it. Some bars, particularly student unions, even provide them for free – just ask the bar staff. While most venues work extremely hard to ensure freshers week stays fun, councils and PCCs are urging students to clue up on the signs of spiking and ways to protect themselves and their friends: Donations also enable us to put spiking protection devices into the hands of vulnerable drinkers when they need them most. From large festivals to local venues, we have distributed thousands of free StopTopps and Spikeys thanks to your donations. Training – recording: Ensure staff training on information sharing and appropriate recording of details. You should also get in touch with the bar to let them know what has happened. They might have footage of the person who spiked your drink, and at the very least, it's important for them to know that this has happened on their premises.

Where premises have had their licence revoked due to safety concerns and they appeal the decision, they are currently able to continue trading until their case is heard in court. With current capacity challenges within the courts, this process could take months. Always make sure you're drinking your own drink and not some random glass. It's an easy mistake to make if you put your drink down on a table with lots of others, so we'd recommend keeping your hands on your glass as much as possible. After being drugged while out one night, Boston attorney Michael Abramson went on to develop DrinkSavvy drinkware that continuously monitors beverages for date rape drugs. The company also developed straws that could detect GHB, ketamine and roofies.

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Alcohol is most commonly used to spike drinks, either by adding some to a non-alcoholic drink or adding double instead of single measures. We are so pleased with our blankets – thank you so much for rushing these through, in time for our event! I received our goody bag and Express Corporate teddy too! Thank you so much! Fab service!"

Purple Flag - accreditation programme that recognises excellence in the management of town and city centres in the early evening and night-time economy. It also recognises the vibrancy of the local night-time economy. For instance, you might have to move away from your drinks to reach the card machine to pay up. If you're with a mate, they can act as an extra set of eyes and guard your drinks when you're doing something else. Design for Safety: Audit your spaces and adapt them to promote a safer environment and reduce risk of crime and sexual misconduct. Review searching procedures and amend as necessary, as well as reviewing how often toilets are inspected, as victims of spiking have been found in there. Premises should also review the functionality of any CCTV and ensure it is not obscured.If you're getting a round of drinks in and can't carry them all at once, do not leave any on the bar while you make a couple of trips. Call or message a friend and get them to come and help you out. Editor’s Note: September 20, 2018: A bar napkin product called KnoNap has been announced and is expected to become available in in late 2018 or early 2019. A single-use device called SipChip by Undercover Colors is now available: #2 The Nail Polish That Became a ‘SipChip’ can provide as detailed a description of the suspected perpetrator as possible, if known, including clothing run a communications campaign to clearly demonstrate that your council takes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and spiking.

More than 1,300 reports of needle spiking were made between September 2021 and January 2022 throughout the UK. We are a not-for-profit with a range of anti-drink spiking products and services. We aim to raise awareness and promote personal safety issues, by providing people with information and a practical means of protecting themselves. Campaigning As a result, the LGA and APCC are calling for the Government to commit to tightening up this loophole to ensure swift action is taken following a serious safeguarding incident. If you do feel you are able to go ahead and report the incident, do as this can only help your case further down the line.

In December 2021, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council licensing sub-committee suspended a premises licence following allegations of needle spiking. The police submitted an application for a summary review of the premises licence following crime reports indicating that victims had been subject to needle spiking in a licensed premises. The licensing sub-committee and representatives of the venue agreed to voluntary suspension of the licence for a two week period. In an ideal world society would condition and teach its members, not to spike, and respect bodily agency and authority- and this is something we can all look towards. However, the supplying of Spikeys to bar’s customers is a good first step in terms of prevention.