Helsingborg Takes a Stand Against Drugs: 25 Businesses Certified Against Substance Abuse

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Helsingborg Municipality has made significant strides in combating organized crime and substance abuse by certifying 25 restaurants and hotels under the "Restaurants Against Drugs" initiative. This national effort aims to create a safe and vibrant nightlife scene without drugs. The certification process involves establishing procedures and action plans against drugs, training staff on recognizing and handling situations related to substance abuse, and displaying a visible plaque as a symbol of commitment to the cause. This collaborative effort, led by the city of Helsingborg, the police, and the restaurant industry, is a crucial step in making the city's nightlife safer and more enjoyable for both guests and staff.

Key Takeaways:

  • 25 restaurants and hotels in Helsingborg have been certified under the "Restaurants Against Drugs" initiative, making them the first businesses in the city to receive this certification.
  • To achieve certification, businesses must develop procedures and action plans against drugs, train their staff on recognizing and handling situations related to substance abuse, and display a visible plaque indicating their commitment to the cause.
  • The initiative aims to create a safe and vibrant nightlife scene without drugs, reducing organized crime and the negative impact of substance abuse on the community.
  • Collins Hotel Group CEO Michael Fogelqvist, who was involved in starting the work in Krogar mot knark in 2023, emphasized the importance of staff training and awareness of the business's action plan and drug policy.
  • Patrik Dahlin Jonsson, a police officer in Helsingborg, noted that the visible plaque can serve as a deterrent and protect staff in their decisions to handle situations related to drug use.
  • Maria Jarnvi, restaurant coordinator in the City of Helsingborg, and Jan Eskilsson, permit officer in the City of Helsingborg, both see the benefits of the restaurants collaborating and working together to create a safer city.
  • Helsingborg's certification will receive a plaque visible to the public, which aims to create a safer and more enjoyable nightlife for both guests and staff.

Statistics:

  • 25 businesses in Helsingborg have been certified under the "Restaurants Against Drugs" initiative.
  • The certification process includes training staff on recognizing and handling situations related to substance abuse.
  • The visible plaque is displayed as a symbol of commitment to the cause.
  • 4 out of the 25 certified businesses are Elite hotels (Elite Hotel Marina Plaza, The Bishop's Arms Marina, Elite Hotel Mollberg, and The Bishop's Arms Mollberg).
  • 3 out of the 25 certified businesses are part of the KOL & cocktails group (KOL & cocktails, Yoko, and Palsjo Krog).

Sources:

  • Helsingborg Municipality: https://helsingborg.se/
  • Krogar mot knark (original initiative source): [Insert original source, as it is not provided]
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