Novel Police Tactic Puts Drug Markets Out of Business.

Authors :: Schoofs, Mark
Source :: Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 9/27/2006, Vol. 248 Issue 74, pA1-A16. 2p. 3 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart, 2 Maps.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: The article discusses a policing method that officials in High Point, North Carolina have instituted in order to deal with drug dealers. Police officials have created a program that combines threats of legal prosecution with pleas from family members, clergy or others who have an influence in a drug dealer's life. The program has proven to be effective in shutting down drug markets in High Point; the article explores the program and criticism by some that it is too lenient.