Chapter 12 Flashcards
Problem Solving in Practice
Describe how the nation’s war on drugs is changing, particularly with regard to personal and medical marijuana use.
The nation’s war on drugs is changing in terms of personal and medical marijuana use. Many states have legalized medical and/or recreational marijuana, despite it being illegal at the federal level. This has led to a patchwork of laws and confusion for law enforcement. Some states have also decriminalized possession of small amounts of drugs, focusing instead on treatment and diversion programs for drug users. However, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug, which means it is illegal and has no accepted medical use.
Review the kinds of problem solving strategies that may be employed to address drug problems
Problem-solving strategies that may be employed to address drug problems include community policing, drug courts, diversion programs, and treatment programs. Community policing involves working closely with community members to identify and solve drug problems. Drug courts are specialized courts that focus on drug-related offenses and provide offenders with treatment and support services instead of traditional sentencing. Diversion programs allow first-time non-violent offenders to avoid jail time by completing drug treatment and rehabilitation programs. Treatment programs include inpatient and outpatient programs that provide counseling, therapy, and medication-assisted treatment to help drug users overcome their addiction.
Provide an overview of the problems surrounding prescription and synthetic drugs.
Prescription and synthetic drugs present a variety of problems, including addiction, overdose, and death. Prescription drugs are often obtained illegally and abused, leading to addiction and overdose. Synthetic drugs, such as fentanyl and bath salts, are highly addictive and can be deadly. These drugs are often produced in illegal laboratories and sold on the black market.
Explain the general meaning of focused deterrence and “pulling levers” for problem solving.
Focused deterrence is a problem-solving strategy that involves identifying high-risk offenders and targeting them with a mix of law enforcement, social services, and community support. “Pulling levers” refers to the use of multiple strategies and interventions to address a problem, rather than relying on a single approach. This approach has been used successfully in reducing gun violence in several cities.
Describe how problem oriented policing efforts can be directed toward youth crimes, particularly gangs, graffiti, and gun violence.
Problem-oriented policing efforts can be directed toward youth crimes, particularly gangs, graffiti, and gun violence. These efforts involve working with community members to identify the underlying causes of these crimes and developing strategies to address them. This may include working with schools, community groups, and law enforcement to provide education, counseling, and support services for at-risk youth.
Review the extent and nature of cyberbullying and ways in which the problem may be addressed.
Cyberbullying is a growing problem, particularly among young people. It involves the use of technology, such as social media, to harass, intimidate, or embarrass others. Ways to address this problem include educating young people about the harm caused by cyberbullying, encouraging victims to seek help, and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
Describe the problem of school violence, specifically school shooting, and the kinds of strategies and tactics in use for dealing with them.
School shootings are a serious problem that require a multi-faceted approach to address. Strategies and tactics in use for dealing with them include increased security measures, such as metal detectors and armed guards, as well as prevention and intervention programs, such as threat assessment teams, crisis counseling, and mental health services.
Explain the definition and problem of neighborhood disorder, to include abandoned buildings, and what police can do to overcome it.
Neighborhood disorder refers to a range of problems, including abandoned buildings, graffiti, and litter. These problems can contribute to a sense of fear and insecurity in the community. The police can address this problem by working with community groups to identify and prioritize the most pressing issues, and then developing a plan to address them. This may involve increased patrols, graffiti removal, and community clean-up efforts.
HIDTA:
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program created by Congress with the Anti Abuse Drug Act of 1988 provides assistance to federal, state, local, and tribal law inducement agencies operating in areas determined to be critical drug trafficking regions in the US.
True or false:
The United Sates is the only country in the world where personal use of marijuana is legal in some states.
False
True or false:
Experts calculate that legalizing marijuana would cost $13.7 billion per year due to the cost of enforcement and administration oversight.
False
True or false:
Good news: the juvenile arrest rate for all offenses reached its highest level about two decades ago and has been declining since.
True
True or false:
Cyberbullying has surfaced as a major problem, but it still lags behind physical bullying in schools in frequency.
False
True or false:
The companion problem of neighborhood disorder and abandoned buildings can, if left unchecked, lead to serious crime.
True
