Original research
by
Chalfin, Aaron, Brandon del Pozo & David Mitre-Becerril
Release Date
2023
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
What trends in crime and disorder were associated with the opening of 2 overdose prevention centers (OPCs) in New York City (NYC) in November 2021?
Findings/Key points
This study found no significant increases in crimes recorded by the police or calls for emergency service in NYC neighborhoods where 2 OPCs were located. Consistent with the city’s commitment to ensuring clients could use the centers free from law enforcement interference, large, statistically significant declines in police narcotics enforcement around the OPCs were observed.
Design/methods
Cohort study of 2 OPCs and 17 syringe service programs
Keywords
SCS/OPS
Crime
Evidence base
Harm reduction
