New Zealand police alcohol action plan March 2006
Over the years, police have built up considerable experience in dealing with alcohol-fuelled crime and disorder, and much has been learnt about what works in minimising problems linked to alcohol. Importantly, steps have been taken to look beyond individual incidents to identify patterns in alcohol-related crime and crashes, which has suggested opportunities to better target police interventions.
However, there is still a need for a clear vision of how New Zealand Police should be working across the board to drive down alcohol-related crime and crashes. This Action Plan contains that vision. It highlights the most significant areas where Police efforts can impact positively on alcohol-related problems, outlines priorities for action, and sets some challenging targets to work towards. Ultimately, this Action Plan aims to more strongly position Police to contribute to the 'big picture' goals of crime reduction, public safety and community reassurance, by giving clear national focus to Police's role in minimising alcohol-related harm.
