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Agenda item

Working to Prevent Drug Dealing and Drug Related Crime in Cardiff following the outbreak of Covid-19

To receive a profile from the Community Safety Partnership on drug dealing and drug related crime in Cardiff prior to the initial Covid-19 lockdown of March 2020 and as it currently stands. Assessing the measures in place and the Community Safety Partnership role in addressing and preventing the issue and to learn of any associated challenges. During the meeting, Committee Members will engage with officers from South Wales Police to learn of the enforcement routes and operations in place to tackle the issue along with engaging with an individual formerly involved in drug related activity to receive insight into the drivers leading into such activity along with their perspective on preventative measures. In considering this topic, this scrutiny will be split into the following parts:

  • An Overview of how the Community Safety Partnership Board is Responding to the Issue of Drug Dealing and Drug Related Crime Following the Pandemic Outbreak (4:35pm)

The Co-Chairs of the Community Safety Leadership Board and Delivery Group will be supported by officers from the council’s People & Communities Directorate to brief the Committee on the current standing and how they are addressing the issue and to answer any questions raised by the Committee.

  • Evidence Session with Police Officers (5:05pm)

For Members to receive a presentation from officers of South Wales Police detailing the enforcement routes and operations deployed to tackle this issue. Members will also have the opportunity to engage with the officers, exploring their knowledge and first-hand accounts of this issue.

  • Evidence Session with Lived Experience (5:50pm)

For Members to engage with an individual with lived experience of drug dealing and drug related crime. Exploring the drivers which led them into drug-related activity and their perspective on preventative measures.

  • Closing Remarks/Reflection (6:10pm)

To provide the Community Safety Partnership and Committee Members with an opportunity for reflection and any further remarks having heard evidence from the external participants

 

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