NCJ Number
153013
Date Published
1993
Length
44 pages
Annotation
This report presents an evaluation of Operation NOAH, implemented in Australia as a tool for gathering information related to suppliers, traffickers, dealers, and manufacturers of hard drugs, as well as large-scale cultivators of marijuana.
Abstract
A qualitative questionnaire completed by police officers asked about resources required to operate the initiative, responses received from the public, apprehension and conviction rates arising from the information, and alternative initiatives currently operational in each jurisdiction. Responses indicated that Operation NOAH was perceived to be a valuable information-gathering tool and that there was no overtly negative media publicity arising from the operation. The major problem cited by officers was the lack of quality information on drug law offenses received from telephone calls. The recommendations contained in this report relate to improvements of operational, publicity, and documentation procedures and suggest some alternative strategies for Operation NOAH implementation. 9 tables and 3 appendixes