Norfolk police step up patrols in pubs and clubs
Project Vigilant puts the focus on targeting perpetrators, with officers encouraging people to report anything suspicious.
As Freshers’ Week kicks off, Norfolk Police is stepping up its presence around pubs and clubs with Project Vigilant—a proactive operation aimed at tackling predatory behaviour which will be raising awareness around drink spiking.
Specially trained officers will be out in force across the Norwich night-time economy.
Norfolk Police say they will be using both plain-clothes and uniformed patrols to identify and intervene against inappropriate behaviour, including harassment, cat-calling, and sexual offences—often targeted at vulnerable women.
During Spiking Intensification Week, officers will be handing out:
- Wallet-sized advice cards to help people spot signs of spiking.
- Glow-in-the-dark wristbands with key messages like Step in. Speak up. Stay safe.
- Giving out stickers to go on mirrors and windows featuring our Stay Safe messaging to raise awareness.
- Engaging with venue staff and the public to encourage reporting of suspicious or harmful behaviour.