The Weed and Seed Strategy
Operation Weed and Seed is foremost a strategy--rather
than a grant program -- which aims
to prevent, control, and
reduce violent crime, drug abuse,
and gang activity in
targeted high-crime neighborhoods
across the country.
Our Approach
The strategy involves a two-pronged approach: law
enforcement agencies
and prosecutors cooperate in
"weeding out" criminals who participate in violent crime
and drug abuse, attempting
to prevent their return to the
targeted area; and "seeding" brings human services to the
area, encompassing prevention, intervention, treatment,
and neighborhood revitalization.
Community Involvement
A community-oriented policing component bridges weeding
and seeding strategies. Officers obtain helpful information from
area residents for weeding efforts, while they aid residents in
obtaining information about community revitalization and seeding resources.
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