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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 frontline, 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.

For guidance and information relating to public order, please see the related documents area on the right-hand side of the page.

Explore this section:

  • 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.

  • Domestic violence

    Guidance and links for addressing crimes of domestic violence.

  • Prolific Offenders

    Find out more about how we're tackling the problem of prolific offenders with the Prolific and other Priority Offenders programme.

  • 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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