Reading Assignment for Section 7

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 7: State, National, and International.

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll explore the interconnected roles of state, national, and international agencies in combating drug trafficking. You’ll learn about the challenges of coordination, the methods used by organized crime networks, and the impact of enforcement strategies on public health and policy. By the end, you’ll examine case studies and innovations that balance enforcement with prevention and treatment efforts globally.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 7: State, National, and International

• SLO 1: Compare and evaluate the roles and responsibilities of state, national, and international agencies in combating drug trafficking, including their coordination, resource challenges, and enforcement strategies.
• SLO 2: Analyze variations in state and federal drug laws, as well as international treaties, to understand their implications for enforcement, public health approaches, and policy conflicts.
• SLO 3: Examine the organizational structures and methods of drug cartels, organized crime groups, and smuggling networks, including their use of technology, financial systems, and global supply chains.
• SLO 4: Assess the role of interagency and international cooperation, highlighting case studies such as Operation Panama Express and Colombia’s anti-cocaine campaigns, in disrupting drug trafficking and promoting global drug control.
• SLO 5: Evaluate the challenges and innovations in addressing drug-related issues, focusing on emerging technologies, human rights considerations, and strategies for balancing enforcement with prevention and treatment.

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