Reading Assignment for Section 7.4
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 7.4: Organized Crime and Smuggling.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you’ll examine the role of organized crime in global drug trafficking, focusing on their structures, methods, and use of violence. You’ll learn about the advanced smuggling techniques these groups employ and the challenges law enforcement faces in dismantling their operations. By the end, you’ll understand how international cooperation and technological innovations are key to combating these networks.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 7.4: Organized Crime and Smuggling
- SLO 1: Describe the role of organized crime in global drug trafficking, including their hierarchical structures, operational methods, and diversified criminal activities.
- SLO 2: Analyze the smuggling techniques employed by organized crime groups, such as traditional routes, advanced technologies, and the exploitation of legal commerce.
- SLO 3: Evaluate the impact of violence used by organized crime groups to maintain control over operations and its effects on communities and law enforcement efforts.
- SLO 4: Assess the challenges in dismantling organized crime networks, including corruption, resource limitations, and jurisdictional complexities.
- SLO 5: Examine the role of international cooperation and technological innovations in combating drug smuggling and organized crime networks.
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