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Operational Policing

Crime and Disorder

In this section you’ll get a look at initiatives introduced to target crime at the front line, especially problem areas such as alcohol misuse.

Crime and disorder are the fundamental societal problems that drive police strategy. The pages in this section of the website offer guidance and basic information for forces and strategists addressing the violence that troubles many communities.

Follow the links below to find guidelines, informative Home Office documents and other basic information.

  • Alcohol Misuse

    In this section you’ll get information on the alcohol misuse enforcement campaign including campaign information, press releases and lessons learned.

  • Child Protection

    Find out about the work of the Taskforce for Child Protection on the Internet. This page also features links to sources of advice for parents worried about keeping their child safe on the internet.

  • Sexual Offences

    Find reports and recommendations on dealing with sexual offences and guidance on setting up a Sexual Assault Referral Centre.

  • Domestic violence

    Guidance and links for addressing crimes of domestic violence.

  • Burglary Reduction

    Reducing repeat burglary victimisation is one priority of the National Policing Plan. This section describes how we’re using crime data to address this problem.

  • Prolific Offenders

    Find out more about how we're tackling theproblem of prolificoffenders with the Prolific and other Priority Offenders programme.

  • Public Order

    Download publications relating to public order subjects including protests, extremists and football disorder.

  • Penalty Notices

    Get guidance on issuing penalty notices for disorder, including frequently asked questions, statistics and specific guidance for police officers and community support officers.

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