Forging New Links: Police, Communities, and the Drug Problem (1997)

The 1997 report, "Forging New Links: Police, Communities and the Drug Problem," discusses the need for comprehensive, integrated approaches to address drug abuse, emphasizing the importance of prevention, education, and treatment along with law enforcement. It highlights innovative policing strategies and community involvement as essential components of an effective strategy, as well as the need to evaluate new programs that reach beyond traditional policing to assess their efficacy.