NCJ Number
160559
Date Published
1994
Length
25 pages
Annotation
In fiscal year 1993, Alaska's strategic plan had two goals for controlling the drug problem and preventing violent crime: (1) reduce the demand for controlled substances; and (2) reduce activities of major drug dealers, street level dealers, and organized drug and alcohol networks.
Abstract
During the fiscal year, Alaska addressed the first goal through continued administrative efforts to coordinate treatment, prevention, and law enforcement. To accomplish the second goal, program areas receiving priority funding included multijurisdictional task forces, law enforcement enhancement, financial investigations, street level enforcement, court delay reduction, and intelligence networks. Multijurisdictional task forces provided Alaska with statewide regional law enforcement task forces; a law enforcement presence in Seattle, Washington, the primary entry point for drugs into Alaska; and specially trained prosecuting attorneys. These task forces steadily increased the number of criminal cases investigated and led to the apprehension of many individuals involved in illegal drug and alcohol activity. Alaska also encouraged community involvement in addressing drug, alcohol, and violent crime problems. The impact of funding cuts on Alaska's efforts to control the drug problem and violent crime is discussed. Programs funded under the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Formula Grant Program are summarized and evaluated, and major program accomplishments are noted. Additional information on drug and alcohol abuse in Alaska is appended. 10 figures