The City of London Drug Action Team (DAT) was established in
1999 to coordinate the implementation of the National Drug Strategy
at a local level. In 2002 the Drug Action Team merged with the
Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership.
The City DAT is responsible for the coordination of the
implementation at a local level.
The update of the National Drug Strategy which was published in
February 2008 has four main elements:
- Protecting communities through robust enforcement to tackle
drug supply, drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour
- Preventing harm to children, young people and families affected
by drug misuse
- Delivering new approaches to drug treatment and social
re-integration
- Public Information compaigns, communications and community
engagement
For further information on the National Drug Strategy and the
work of Drug Action Teams, please see the Government website:
Tackling Drugs,
Changing Lives.