In many ways this proposal and presentation represents the culmination of your time here at Argosy. Be proud of the work you have done and the person you have become as a result of it!In M4: Assignmen

M4A1 - Discussion

The Community Investment Program aims at supporting the eradication of drug abuse. The project recognizes the challenges that has faced the Drug Enforcement Agency, which in essence has derailed its performance. Therefore, the strength of the presentation lies in the recognition of the factors which have worked against the efficiency of the Drug Enforcement Agency. One of the most outstanding and derailing challenge is the rebellion and lack of trust; there is no cordial relationship between members of the community, especially the youths, and the enforcement agencies. The presentation therefore brings forward mechanisms of enhancing the relationship between police officers and the community, through the concept of community policing, so as to strengthen the fight against the production, distribution, sale and consumption of drugs.

The effectiveness of the project will depend on support from different interested agencies as well as proper feedback on the progress of different initiatives. The primary aspects with which support will be required include; the initiation of community policing program as way of addressing drug abuse, initiation of community education programs with regard to negative impacts of drug abuse as well as the essential aspects of community policing, and furthering the desire to improve criminal justice operations in handling drug abuse and distribution cases without the feeling of discrimination among the marginalized groups. These areas also requires consistent feedback on their progress in achieving the desired goals. Furthermore, the improvement of the understanding of the factors which are associated with drug abuse, which include; depression and/or stress as well as behavioral and social complexities. The comprehension of these factors are critical in advancing the fight against drug distribution and abuse; hence a feedback on the regard is essential.

References

Cordner, G. (2014). Community policing. The Oxford handbook of police and policing, 148-171.

Cox, R., & Cunningham, J. P. (2017). Financing the War on Drugs: The Impact of Law Enforcement Grants on Racial Disparities in Drug Arrests.

Cole, D. (1999).  When the Reason is Race. The Nation Mar 1999.  The Nation.  Online.  Nexis

Skolnick, J.  (1999). the Color of the Law.  The American Prospect Aug 1998.  The American Prospect.  Online.  Nexis.

*Attached below is my rough draft for my powerpoint presentation.