West Mercia Police supports Anti-Spiking Intensification Week

This week (Monday 16 September – Friday 20 September) marks Anti-Spiking Intensification Week, which is a week of action to educate the public around drink spiking.

West Mercia Police is supporting the national week of action, by working with pubs and clubs to target predatory behaviour and safeguard victims from harm. Officers will also be using covert tactics to target predatory behaviour.

Sergeant Alex Stacey, from the force’s Vulnerability Team, said: "What our officers and staff are doing this week, will complement the work we do all year round to help keep people safe by targeting predatory behaviour and those looking to exploit people enjoying a night out.

“We will also have officers out throughout the week visiting licensed premises to educate them, as well as the public on the signs of spiking, and how they can help someone who may find themselves in that situation.

“Officers trained in behavioural detection techniques will also be on patrol, seeking to disrupt individuals intent on committing offences.”

If you believe you may be a victim of spiking report it to police straightaway to give the best chances of capturing evidential opportunities. If a crime is in progress call 999, otherwise we would advise calling 101 or reporting online.

A new online reporting service has also been launched, which offers a fast-time route to report spiking and prompts specific questions to capture evidence for spiking cases.

RJ, Corporate Communications