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The use of crack cocaine has become a major problem for those working in crime and disorder in Britain today. Crack markets have a propensity for violence and intimidation which can affect whole communities. The high levels of crime associated with the drug can also damage the reputation of areas and act as a barrier to regeneration.

Title: Disrupting Crack Markets
Author: Home Office
Date Published: April 2003
Number of Pages: 56

Disrupting Crack Markets has been written by the Home Office. It is aimed at the Police, Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs), Drug Action Teams (DATs) and other law enforcement agencies.

The purpose of this guide is:

• To offer practical suggestions to help the police and their partners disrupt crack markets

• To help the police and their partners understand how crack is sold and used, and how buying is financed

• To offer practical advice on mapping a crack market

• To offer advice on tactics that may help disrupt a crack market

• To offer advice on how to evaluate the success of police action

• To stimulate more action against crack markets using a variety of methods

The main conclusion to be drawn from this report is that to challenge the supply of crack effectively, partnerships need to "think, act and work strategically to plan their response". This document is written to provide you with the tools you will need to do that.

This document is not intended for use by the general public but is intended for police and partner organisations (CDRPs, DATs, etc.). It is password-protected. To obtain access please email the Crime Reduction Centre quoting your name and the name of your employer.

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