Answer & Explanation:Law enforcement agencies focus a great deal of
resources on combating gangs and organized crime given the significant
threat they pose to public safety. Previous efforts by police to combat
gangs and organized crime have culminated in increased arrests. Despite
such efforts, the prevalence of gangs and organized crime remains the
same. Why is this the case? Simply, gangs and organized crime arise from
widespread societal issues ranging from poverty to lack of opportunity.
To be effective, law enforcement agencies must address these and other
core issues that contribute to the development and proliferation of
gangs and organized crime. To do so, many are working collaboratively
with community members, social service agencies, businesses, and other
law enforcement agencies. For example, the FBI has created a
specialized unit, known as the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task
Force (OCDETF), in which several federal agencies work with regional and
local law enforcement agencies to combat organized crime groups that
traffic drugs and/or launder money. There are also anti-gang task forces
comprised of community outreach groups, concerned community members,
and law enforcement agencies. The most effective interventions include
the cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies, social service
agencies, neighborhoods, and even businesses. Some community-based
interventions are designed to quell the development of gangs and
organized crime groups from the inside out by preventing
adolescents
from joining these criminal groups. Others seek to open lines of
communication between community members and law enforcement so that
community members will feel comfortable providing information to the
police.To prepare for this Discussion: Review Chapter 6 of your course text, Drugs, Gangs, and Organized Crime. Reflect on the intervention strategies that have been implemented to reduce gangs and gang violence.Review Chapter 16 of your course text, Drugs, Gangs, and Organized Crime.
Focus on the law enforcement agencies that are important in fighting
organized crime. Consider whether these agencies are able to reduce the
amount of crime committed by organized crime groups.Review the
website, DEA Programs Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force
(OCDETF). Consider the role that the OCDETF plays in fighting drug
trafficking and money laundering. Identify two challenges that
law enforcement faces when combating gangs and organized crime
groups. Consider the legal and/or community-based interventions that
could be used to overcome these challenges. With these thoughts in mind:Post by Day 3
a brief description of two law enforcement challenges related to
addressing gangs and organized crime. Then, explain how specific legal
and/or community-based interventions might be used to address each
challenge. Be specific.PLEASE USE REFERENCE FROM THE BOOK:DRUGS GANGS AND ORGANIZED CRIME BY SHELDON, BROWN, TRACY AND ABADINSKY, 2010 CONCISE EDITIONTHIS A DISCUSSION TOPIC WHICH SHOULD BE 250 WORDS.