Discuss current law enforcement actions and assess the effectiveness of them.
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Updated on: 08/19/2015 11:58 AM Due on: 09/18/2015

Discuss current law enforcement actions and assess the effectiveness of them. Provide an action plan to address any potential shortcomings. Include the following in your paper:
• Who are the perpetrators of these crimes?
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• Where are most drugs coming from? What is the relationship with these various geographical areas?
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• What effect has the war on drugs specifically had on trafficking?
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• Are current tactics employed to combat trafficking effective? Why or why not, and what would you recommend?
**Reflect on the history of drug trafficking in the United States and law enforcement responses
• Who are the perpetrators of these crimes?
•
• Where are most drugs coming from? What is the relationship with these various geographical areas?
•
• What effect has the war on drugs specifically had on trafficking?
•
• Are current tactics employed to combat trafficking effective? Why or why not, and what would you recommend?
**Reflect on the history of drug trafficking in the United States and law enforcement responses
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Introduction:
Efforts to Fight Drug Trafficking in the United States
Drug trafficking and the war on drugs has been at the forefront of law enforcement PROGRAMS for
decades. The groups responsible for the importation of drugs into the United States have changed over
time, but so have law enforcement responses in an effort to combat these criminal activities.
Review the resources listed in the Books and Resources area below to prepare for this week's
assignments.
Books and Resources for this Week:
Articles
Reference
Astorga, L., & Shirk, D. A. (2010). Drug trafficking organizations and
counter-drug strategies in the U.S.-Mexican context.
http://escholarship.org/uc/item/8j647429
Instruction
Read Article
Websites
Reference
What we investigate. FBI.
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate
Instruction
Review Website
Assignment: Evaluate Efforts to Fight Drug Trafficking in the United States
Activity Description
Reflect on the history of drug trafficking in the United States and law
enforcement responses. Discuss current law enforcement actions and
assess the effectiveness of them. Provide an action plan to address
any potential shortcomings. Include the following in your paper:
Who are the perpetrators of these crimes?
Where are most drugs coming from? What is the relationship
with these various geographical areas?
What effect has the war on drugs specifically had on trafficking?
Are current tactics employed to combat trafficking effective?
Why or why not, and what would you recommend?
Provide as many specific examples as possible to support your findings.
Support your paper with at least three scholarly or PROFESSIONAL resources. In
addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly
resources, including older articles, may be included.
Length: 57 pages not including title and reference pages
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are
presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your
response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to
University's Academic Integrity Policy.
Introduction:
Efforts to Fight Drug Trafficking in the United States
Drug trafficking and the war on drugs has been at the forefront of law enforcement PROGRAMS for
decades. The groups responsible for the importation of drugs into the United States have changed over
time, but so have law enforcement responses in an effort to combat these criminal activities.
Review the resources listed in the Books and Resources area below to prepare for this week's
assignments.
Books and Resources for this Week:
Articles
Reference
Astorga, L., & Shirk, D. A. (2010). Drug trafficking organizations and
counter-drug strategies in the U.S.-Mexican context.
http://escholarship.org/uc/item/8j647429
Instruction
Read Article
Websites
Reference
What we investigate. FBI.
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate
Instruction
Review Website
Assignment: Evaluate Efforts to Fight Drug Trafficking in the United States
Activity Description
Reflect on the history of drug trafficking in the United States and law
enforcement responses. Discuss current law enforcement actions and
assess the effectiveness of them. Provide an action plan to address
any potential shortcomings. Include the following in your paper:
Who are the perpetrators of these crimes?
Where are most drugs coming from? What is the relationship
with these various geographical areas?
What effect has the war on drugs specifically had on trafficking?
Are current tactics employed to combat trafficking effective?
Why or why not, and what would you recommend?
Provide as many specific examples as possible to support your findings.
Support your paper with at least three scholarly or PROFESSIONAL resources. In
addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly
resources, including older articles, may be included.
Length: 57 pages not including title and reference pages
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are
presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your
response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to
University's Academic Integrity Policy.

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