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.
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In this section you’ll get information on the alcohol misuse enforcement campaign including campaign information, press releases and lessons learned.
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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.
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Guidance and links for addressing crimes of domestic violence.
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Find out more about how we're tackling theproblem of prolificoffenders with the Prolific and other Priority Offenders programme.
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Download publications relating to public order subjects including protests, extremists and football disorder.
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Get guidance on issuing penalty notices for disorder, including frequently asked questions, statistics and specific guidance for police officers and community support officers.
Crime in England and Wales - 2007/08 statistics
The latest findings from the British Crime Survey and police recorded crime are now available on the Home Office Research, Development and Statistics website.
