Questions to the Mayor of London – answered at on 19 January 2022.
What are you doing to tackle rising drugging offences in London?
I am committed to taking action to improve safety for all Londoners day and night, including tackling drink and needle spiking.
The MPS works closely with the Safer Business Network to deliver Welfare and Vulnerability Engagement (WAVE) training for venues, which provides staff with the skills to identify vulnerability, perpetrators of crime and provide an appropriate response primarily focused around supporting vulnerable individuals. The training also promotes the refreshed Ask for Angela campaign, which gives those on a night out a discreet way to get the help they need if they feel unsafe.