To address drug dealing on estates, we adopt a combination of strategies:
• Collaboration with Authorities: Partnering with local police, increasing patrols, and using surveillance to monitor illegal activity. Encouraging residents to contact the Police or contact Crime Stoppers to report anonymously.
• Community Engagement: Building trust with tenants, educating residents about spotting and reporting drug dealing.
• Environmental Design: Improving lighting, securing entryways, maintaining properties, and using CCTV to deter criminal behaviour.
• Tenant Support: Offering referrals to addiction support and signposting to where they may access help.
• Enforcement of Tenancy Agreements: If the same individuals are perpetrating ASB continually we will take legal action, including eviction, for drug-related violations.
• Data and Intelligence: Tracking hotspots and using reports from residents and Police to target resources.
• Youth and Diversion Programs: Our Safeguarding Interventions Manger will work with young people and partner agencies to deter young people from engaging in drug dealing.