POLICE INTERVENTIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON REDUCING DRUG CONSUMPTION

Abstract

Drug use is a serious public health problem, linked to both individual and social risk behaviors. In this context, the aim is to determine the impact of police interventions in reducing drug use through operational strategies such as focused patrols, control operations and surveillance actions, not only to dismantle trafficking networks, but also to limit access to illicit substances. Likewise, community collaboration plays a fundamental role, since their active participation allows for quicker and more precise responses in interventions. Similarly, the allocation of financial and logistical resources is essential to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of these strategies, combining adequate fund management, personnel training and the use of advanced technologies. Finally, the research question guiding this analysis is: How do police interventions have an impact on reducing drug use?

The methodology used will be a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental cross-sectional design, therefore, the design is descriptive, based on surveys and analysis of statistical data. This research concluded that police interventions have a positive impact on reducing drug use.