That there be a commitment to the establishment of and participation in alcohol and other drug consultative committees at the local level, with the aim of maximising co-operation and understanding between police and groups and individuals in the community regarding harm minimisation. Develop strategies for the collation and dissemination of research results that impact on police policies and practices related to harm minimisation. Lack of adequate and co-ordinated monitoring of drug users once in the Criminal Justice System. Consistent drug and alcohol education programs should be developed and delivered by law enforcement, health providers and educators. Acknowledge ABCI as the central criminal intelligence repository, and other systems should be used to contribute towards the establishment of a total, central data base on drug intelligence.
Law enforcement has a minimal commitment to illicit drug diversion programs.
People will continue to misuse drugs. Schools were seen as an important first point of contact regarding drug issues for both students and parents. That the Police Commissioners put their weight behind the notion that all school systems develop a consistent school drug policy based on the principle of harm minimisation. That students involved in drug incidents at school are dealt with according to principles of restorative justice which takes into account the welfare of the whole school community including the student, their family, other students, parents and the staff and community beyond. School Drug Education was confirmed as an important part of demand reduction, with police having an important role.