Comparing Rentons Labels Anti-Spike Drink Covers vs. Traditional Safety Measures

_{Pranil Chandra  | 29/07/2025} 

You’ve done the training. You have security cameras in place. Your staff keep a watchful eye on the floor. But no matter how well you prepare, there’s still that lingering fear: what if someone’s drink gets spiked? 

If you manage a bar, club, or event venue, you know the stakes. One incident can shatter a patron’s trust and ruin your venue’s reputation. And the worst part? Traditional safety measures can only do so much. Neither your staff nor security cameras can see everything - and the damage, once done, is irreversible. 

This is exactly why venues like yours are starting to look at anti-spike drink covers not as a gimmick, but as a serious frontline safety solution. 

At Rentons Labels, we’ve worked with countless venues across Australia to deliver safety-first, branded drink covers that help prevent drink spiking and enhance your guest experience. Our experience in printing and hospitality gives us a unique insight into what works on a busy night - and what doesn’t. 

In this article, you’ll get a straight-talking comparison of drink spiking prevention covers vs. traditional safety measures. You’ll learn where each security measure shines, where they fall short, and why drink covers are gaining traction as one of the most effective bar safety products on the market today. 

The Limits of Traditional Safety Measures in Bars and Clubs 

Drink spiking has become an increasingly urgent safety concern across Australia, with cases rising year after year. According to one report, in New South Wales (NSW) alone, police recorded a 20% increase in spiking incidents between July 2022 and June 2023. It’s not scaremongering – it's all too real. 

The reality is that traditional safety measures alone aren’t enough to protect patrons from this hidden threat, and more venues than ever are turning to proactive tools like anti drink spiking covers for an added layer of protection. Here’s why. 

You staff can’t be everywhere 

Trained staff are essential but they’re only human. Even the most alert team can’t monitor every drink, every guest, and every moment in dynamic spaces like bars and clubs. Drinks get left unattended, friends get distracted, and staff have other responsibilities like serving, clearing tables, or dealing with unruly behaviour.  

Your staff might be the most vigilant individuals out there, but vigilance doesn’t guarantee prevention. A well-placed distraction, a crowded space, or just one missed moment is all it takes for someone with bad intentions to act. 

Surveillance has blind spots 

Security cameras are great for deterrence and after-the-fact reviews. But by the time you’re watching the footage, the damage is already done. Cameras don’t stop drink spiking in real time. And often, the angle, lighting or crowd movement makes it hard to spot what actually happened. 

Plus, your patrons don’t feel more secure just because they know there are cameras. What they want is visible, proactive protection. 

The perception problem 

Even if your team is doing everything right, traditional safety measures are invisible. Guests don’t see the vigilance. They don’t know which tables are in blind spots. That’s why relying solely on behind-the-scenes tactics can create a false sense of security – for you and your guests. 

And when something goes wrong, the "we had cameras and trained staff" line of defencec just just isn’t enough.