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HIDTA Threat Assessment for Eastern
Washington Counties by Jerry Adams |
April 1999 |
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The drug threat in Eastern Washington counties
was also examined in a separate threat assessment which was prepared at the request of
Representative George Nethercutt, 5th Congressional District. Congressman Nethercutt
requested that the NW HIDTA assess extending the HIDTA area into Eastern Washington. The
findings concluded that drug- related crimes were increasing and the data was presented to
law enforcement and prevention/treatment community members in Spokane and the Tri-Cities
areas. The HIDTA report disclosed that drug treatment program admissions were escalating
due to the increased abuse of heroin and methamphetamine. Serious drug-related crimes were
also on an upward slope according to law enforcement agencies. The Northwest HIDTA
Executive Committee approved inclusion of Tri-Cities and Spokane regions in the HIDTA
program contingent on increased funding. Copies of
each report are available by calling the Northwest HIDTA, 205.394.3600. |
