Royal Borough supports National Tackling Drugs Week
The Royal Borough's drug and alcohol action team (DAAT) is marking National Tackling Drugs Week (8 - 12 June) by hosting a number of stands highlighting the services available locally to help people with substance misuse issues and their families.
Information stands will be at the following locations:
- Monday 8 June The Hub, East Berkshire College, St Leonard's Road, Windsor 10am - 2pm
- Monday 8 June Peascod Street, Windsor (by the Post Office) 10am - 2pm
- Tuesday 9 June High Street, Maidenhead 10am - 2pm
Activities will tie in with a new national Crimestoppers campaign, 'Too much bling, give us a ring' which encourages the reporting of people who appear to be living lavish lifestyles on the proceeds of crime. Members of the Thames Valley Police proactive drugs team will be at the stands to launch the campaign.
Cllr Simon Dudley, lead member for adult and community services (which includes the DAAT), said: "National Tackling Drugs Week provides an excellent opportunity to focus on the work being done in the Royal Borough by the police and our other partners and communities to deal with drug issues.
"The costs of drug misuse can be very serious for communities and individuals. It can mean missed opportunities, poor health, a possible prison sentence and in extreme circumstances, loss of life.
"This week of events will provide valuable information on the support and advice services available."
Det Insp Kevin Brown, Thames Valley Police proactive drugs team, said: "It's incredibly disheartening, especially in the current economic climate, for honest, hardworking people to see other people leading luxurious lifestyles on the back of crime. We want people to know that they can do something about it by ringing Crimestoppers anonymously and reporting those who are clearly living well beyond their means. Crimestoppers will then pass that information to us and our Asset Recovery Team will look at that person's lifestyle and sources of income to decide whether the matter should be pursued."
DAAT staff, together with their colleagues from T2 drugs service, will be on hand at the information stands to give out information to the public about the role they can play in reporting needle finds and/or suspicious behaviour, alongside the treatment and support available.
