Crime Prevention

What is one of the four licensing objectives under the Licensing Act 2003?

• AMaximum profit
• BPrevention of crime and disorder✓
• CStaff satisfaction
• DTax collection

Answer: Prevention of crime and disorder is one of the four licensing objectives. Premises must take steps to prevent crime, including violence, theft, and drug offences.

What is 'drink spiking'?

• AAdding extra alcohol to a drink
• BIllegally adding drugs or substances to someone's drink without their knowledge✓
• CA strong alcoholic drink
• DA bartending technique

Answer: Drink spiking is when a substance (usually drugs) is added to someone's drink without their knowledge, typically with the intention to incapacitate them. It's a serious crime.

What signs might indicate someone has had their drink spiked?

• ASudden drunkenness out of proportion to drinks consumed
• BConfusion or memory loss
• CDifficulty with coordination
• DAll of the above✓

Answer: Possible signs of a spiked drink include sudden excessive intoxication, extreme drowsiness, memory gaps, disorientation, difficulty walking and unusually slurred speech — so all of these are warning signs.

What should a premises do if they suspect drink spiking has occurred?

• ADo nothing
• BAsk the victim to leave
• CContact the police and offer support to the victim✓
• DRemove the drink quietly

Answer: If drink spiking is suspected, staff should contact the police, offer support and safe space to the victim, prevent them from leaving alone, and preserve evidence if possible.

What is 'anti-social behaviour'?

• ABeing friendly
• BBeing alone at a bar
• CConduct that causes harassment, alarm, or distress to others✓
• DA type of alcohol

Answer: Anti-social behaviour includes conduct that causes harassment, alarm, or distress, such as aggressive behaviour, vandalism, or threatening language in or around licensed premises.

What is the role of door staff/bouncers in crime prevention?

• ATo maximize capacity regardless of rules
• BTo control entry, prevent trouble, and ensure public safety✓
• CTo eject customers for any reason
• DNo specific role

Answer: Door staff are trained to control entry, identify potential troublemakers, prevent underage entry, manage aggressive customers, and maintain order and safety.

What is 'CCTV' (Closed Circuit Television)?

• AA drinks brand
• BVideo surveillance system used to monitor premises and prevent crime✓
• CA staff training program
• DA type of licence

Answer: CCTV systems record video surveillance of premises and are used to deter crime, gather evidence of incidents, and monitor compliance with licensing conditions.

Are CCTV systems required in all licensed premises?

• AYes, always mandatory
• BNo, never required
• CDepends on the premises - may be required by licensing conditions or police✓
• DOnly for large pubs

Answer: CCTV is not universally mandatory but is increasingly common. Many premises have CCTV as a licence condition, and it's recommended for crime prevention.

What is 'drug awareness' in the context of licensed premises?

• ASelling drugs
• BKnowledge of drug types and recognition of drug-related behaviour✓
• COnly heroin awareness
• DNo relevance to premises

Answer: Drug awareness training helps staff recognize signs of drug use or dealing in the premises, such as furtive behaviour, visible drug paraphernalia, or white powder residue.

What should you do if you suspect drug dealing is occurring in the premises?

• ADo nothing
• BIgnore it
• CReport immediately to management and police✓
• DAsk them to leave quietly

Answer: Drug dealing is illegal and poses serious risks. Staff must report suspicions to management and police immediately. The premises has a responsibility under the licensing objectives to prevent crime.

What is 'theft' in the context of licensed premises?

• AFree samples
• BUnlawfully taking property, including glasses, bottles, or till money✓
• CBreaking something
• DStaff meals

Answer: Theft in licensed premises can include customer property theft, staff theft, till fraud, or theft of the premises' property such as glasses and bottles.

What measures can prevent theft in premises?

• ACCTV monitoring
• BStaff training and awareness
• CGood inventory management
• DAll of the above✓

Answer: Effective theft prevention combines CCTV, staff training on spotting suspicious behaviour, clear policies, good inventory control, and secure till procedures.