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’ Ensure all reports of spiking are acted upon and that all incidents of alleged spiking are recorded and reported to the police. It is also helpful to the police if staff: Your donations allow us to provide our accredited Spiking Awareness training across the country. Spiking awareness training is crucial to educate and protect people across the country. Effects of spiking may vary but symptoms could include loss of balance, feeling sleepy, visual problems, confusion, nausea and vomiting or unconsciousness.

Buy your own drinks as much as you can and even be wary about taking a sip of someone's drink if you don't know what's in it. Best Bar None - a national award scheme, supported by the Home Office, that aims to improve standards in local night-time economies by sharing and promoting best practice. We offer resources and solutions that help people to stay safe, with a mission to raise awareness and ultimately stamp out spiking. Although certain pieces of evidence can be stored if you don't want to report what happened straight away, keep in mind that the CCTV footage of certain venues and even certain services of public transport may be wiped and taped over on a regular basis.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. Bristol has also launched a drink spiking campaign in partnership with Avon and Somerset Police, licensed premises and the BID. The campaign aims to improve reporting, increase prosecutions, create a consistent response across licensed premises and ensure that victims of spiking are looked after and taken seriously. The team has developed posters and other assets that venues can display in their venues to raise awareness. Crucially, these assets are designed to ‘fit in’ with the surroundings in a licensed premises to increase the likelihood of them being used. The campaign has had some early successes. The materials are in 155 venues across the city, the police force has allocated a dedicated resource for forensics testing as well as developing a clear process on how to deal with reports, and the campaign has successfully raised broader awareness of spiking amongst the public. Moreover, there was an arrest for spiking within the first four days of the campaign launching. To further support the campaign, the team has produced a drink spiking process guide for venues. This provides guidance on what spiking is and things to look out for, as well as signposting to support services. The council places a clear emphasis on working collaboratively with venues to improve practices where there are allegations of spiking, rather than revoking or suspending licences. The council has also provided drink testing kits and urine testing kits to licensed premises following a successful bid to the Government’s Safer Streets Fund. This will enable officers to test drinks on the spot to prevent spiking and help them to collect early evidence for investigations.

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. While drink spiking has existed for many years, over the past 12 months there has been an increase in reports of drink spiking and needle spiking – a new trend which sees substances administered by needles rather than through drinks. Drink spiking has existed in the UK for many years and police data suggests it occurs most often (although relatively rarely) in the night-time economy. Recorded crimes for drink spiking have increased every year between 2016 and 2019, with 1,903 crimes that could be related to spiking reported in 2019. However, many believe that spiking is an underreported crime, and that the true figure of spiking occurrences is likely to be much higher. The Home Affairs Committee recommended that the Home Office takes steps to improve data on the prevalence, scale and dangers of spiking to improve understanding of the issue. These can come in powder, tablet or liquid form, and don't always have a noticeable taste or smell.

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Undercover Colors is wearable tech — a pro, in theory. A user dips a polished fingernail into a drink and the color of the polish will change if date rape drugs are present. Every year, hundreds of people have their drinks spiked, but many instances go unreported as victims are embarrassed, afraid of speaking out or didn't even realise they were spiked. Many people often think they were just very drunk. Symptoms of drink spiking Training - responding: Provide staff training on the issue, including what to say/do and not say/do, and any relevant policies. If you think you or someone you’re with has been spiked, tell a bar manager, bouncer or member of staff and report it to the Police

Even if you leave your glass on a table with a bunch of friends, the chances are they're not going to be paying super close attention. It's much safer to finish up your drink before going anywhere. Drink spiking using (extra) alcohol, LSD, Rohypnol, or prescription drugs is a common and unfortunate criminal activity.Governments have taken many measures to help stop drink spiking, such as increasing awareness of the crime and increasing punishments for it. The public also has become more aware of drink spiking and is becoming more cautious about leaving their drinks unattended. Victims should never feel ashamed or that it is their fault, and it is vital the police are aware so that perpetrators can be identified and brought to justice, and we can prevent others from falling victim to this heinous crime.” Case studies I have a real problem with the ‘date’ rape drug, because there’s no date. GHB is a weapon,” Januszczak told a meeting of National Organization for Women in Palm Beach County, Fla., in 2010. Training – recording: Ensure staff training on information sharing and appropriate recording of details.