This document highlights important recommendations and examples and is based on the experiences of law enforcement officers who have benefited from the “harm reduction” approach. It is important to note that there is no “one size fits all” solution. Changes to law are of course a major factor in changing law enforcement practice with regard to drugs. But even without legislative changes, there are a number of tactics and strategies that law enforcement departments and officers can more readily apply and implement directly themselves.

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