Reading Assignment for Section 7.2

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 7.2: National Drug Enforcement.

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll examine the roles and responsibilities of federal agencies in national drug enforcement, including the DEA, FBI, and DHS. You’ll learn about strategies like the HIDTA Program and their integration of enforcement and public health efforts. By the end, you’ll analyze the challenges these agencies face and explore how advanced technologies and public health approaches shape the future of national drug enforcement.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 7.2: National Drug Enforcement

• SLO 1: Identify the key federal agencies involved in national drug enforcement, including the DEA, FBI, and DHS, and describe their primary roles and responsibilities.
• SLO 2: Explain how national drug control strategies, such as the HIDTA Program and the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act, integrate enforcement and public health approaches to address drug trafficking and abuse.
• SLO 3: Analyze the challenges facing national drug enforcement, including evolving trafficking methods, resource limitations, and the need to balance enforcement with treatment and prevention.
• SLO 4: Evaluate case studies of federal operations like Operation Panama Express and Operation Candy Box, focusing on the importance of interagency and international collaboration in combating drug trafficking.
• SLO 5: Discuss the future of national drug enforcement, emphasizing the role of advanced technologies and the integration of public health approaches in addressing drug-related issues.

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