These Standard Operating Procedures provide guidance for NSW police officers in responding to low-level drug offending matters and the issuing of Criminal Infringement Notices (CINs) for such offences.

NSW Police Force, ‘Early Drug Diversion Initiative Standard Operating Procedures - State Crime Command’ (Policy, April 2024)

Diversions are options that police can use to prevent people from entering or continuing in the criminal legal system. Law and policy place some conditions on when diversions can be used. Police also have discretion about whether to use diversions. Research shows that diversions are underused for Aboriginal people, especially...

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NSW Police Force, ‘Early Drug Diversion Initiative Standard Operating Procedures - State Crime Command’ (Policy, April 2024)

Policing and diversions