Signs of Drug Activity

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The following are indicators of possible drug activity:

• Excessive foot traffic to/from a house or property
• Loitering in/around a house or property
• Frequent and/or unusual traffic patterns at a house or property
• Drugs or drug paraphernalia (syringes, baggies, etc.) in the area
• Strange smells coming from the house or property
• Threats of intimidation
• Gang and/or criminal activity in a neighborhood
• Graffiti on structures in the area 

What should I do if I suspect drug activity in my neighborhood?

• DO NOT confront the drug dealer or others visiting the house
• Talk to the police officers that routinely patrol your neighborhood
• Document activities related to the suspected drug activities 
• Start a Neighborhood Watch or build a cooperative effort with other neighbors - there is safety in numbers.

Additional Resources

Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma

National Neighborhood Watch, National Sheriffs' Association

National Crime Prevention Council

National Night Out Campaign

Oklahoma Drug Endangered Children

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Who are drug endangered children?

The National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children defines drug endangered children as children "who are at risk of suffering physical or emotional harm as a result of drug use, possession, manufacturing, cultivation, and distribution."  

What is OBN's role in protecting drug endangered children?

Established in 2011, the Oklahoma Drug Endangered Children (ODEC) is a nationally-recognized and certified outreach program based on the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Model. The purpose of the program is to reduce child abuse and neglect related to drug abuse. Research suggests children who live in homes where others are abusing drugs are more likely to suffer from abuse and neglect. OBN works with other law enforcement, social service providers, medical professionals, legal professionals, and members of the nonprofit community to advance evidence-based strategies in working with children exposed to drugs. 

Where can I get more information about drug endangered children?

If you would like more information about drug endangered children, then please visit the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children.

If you suspect a child is in immediate danger, call 911.

Drug Information Sheets