Club Salvation has taken steps to combat the several suspected incidents of drink spiking in the clubs and bars of York, following the report that featured in Vision earlier this month.
As well as an increase in the number of drink safety awareness posters found throughout the club, the anti-spiking device ‘Spikey’ will be available from the bar free of charge.
The small device is inserted into the neck of a bottle, and prevents dangerous substances being administered to unsuspecting clubbers. However, students drinking from more open-necked glasses remain vulnerable and are urged to keep their drink with them at all times.
These changes are thought to be permanent, with Club Salvation’s affiliated Bar Salvation adopting similar measures in the near future.
The introduction of these new measures come in response to the article “Spiking Spate Won’t Abate”, which reported that the new term had seen a number of worrying incidents
Marc ‘Sharc’ Lawrence from Club Salvation told Vision, “whilst we in no way have a problem with drink spiking at the club, it was important to show that we were doing something in response to the article.
“We will continue our policy of random searches on the doors, and also search anyone who appears to be under the influence of illegal drugs, or any suspicious behavior.”
YUSU Welfare Officer Bob Hughes has supported the move saying “Salvation have been incredibly proactive at working with YUSU on tackling drink spiking, and, after finding out about some of the issues, they were immediately in contact with me to look at some of the ways they could help, whether through giving out Spikeys or through their security staff.
“We are keeping a constant dialogue open with them to see how effectively this is working, and so that we can provide more help if needed, but I welcome their commitment to tackling spiking.”