Report Summary
This report provides members of the Policing Performance Committee with an overview of Police Scotland's Spiking Update.
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Meeting
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Policing Performance Committee - 7 December 2022
Date : 07 December 2022
Location : online
Background
In mid-October 2021, reports began circulating in national and social media regarding incidents of Spiking via injection and an increase in reports of Spiking to Police Services across the UK was immediately noted.
Given increased public concern, Police Scotland implemented a Gold Command structure, led by an Assistant Chief Constable, with a view to providing effective co-ordinated activity across Scotland, engaging with strategic partners and contributing to the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s (NPCC) Gold Command structure and response.
Under this Gold Command structure, Police Scotland co-ordinates its response to ensure consistent, high quality investigations, supported by analysis, to identify patterns of reporting and offending. The structure encompasses both investigative and preventative strategies.
