The Drug Interventions Programme (DIP) is a key element of the
Government’s National Drug Strategy that places emphasis on the
need to break the cycle of crime and drugs. This is
achieved by providing opportunities for drug misusing
offenders to access programmes of help within the criminal justice
system.
DIP is made up of three elements; drug testing on arrest,
required assessments (previously voluntary) and restriction on
bail.
Over 97% of individuals who go through the above process in the
City are not residents, so they are referred to the DIP teams where
they reside for the appropriate support. Those who live in the City
will be offered suitable treatment and support to address their
substance misuse.
For more information about the Drug Interventions Programme go
to
www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime/reducing-reoffending/dip/
This work is carried out in the City by the Arrest Referral
Team and are based at Bishopsgate Police Station from 8am - 10pm
Monday to Friday. The team can be contacted on the Single Point of
Contact number - 0800 023 4831.