Spiking Prevention & the Security Industry: Aligning Practice with Emerging Legislation
With spiking set to become a standalone criminal offence under the Police and Crime Bill currently progressing through UK Parliament, security professionals and venue operators face a pivotal moment for compliance and leadership. In this session, Dawn Dines—founder and CEO of Stamp Out Spiking—shares practical guidance on how the industry can align with forthcoming legal changes, meet evolving public expectations, and implement best-practice prevention strategies. Drawing on extensive collaboration with police forces, government departments, and national industry bodies, Dawn outlines how accredited training, proactive safeguarding, and coordinated response protocols can position your organisation at the forefront of public safety in the night-time economy.