Imagine that you are a member of an organized crime group in a major U.S. city. You are facing resistance from law enforcement in the city, so you decide to establish a new operation in a surrounding suburb. You figure you may not experience the same level of scrutiny there. What might prevent you from infiltrating that community, beginning to recruit members, and “setting up shop”?
In this Discussion, you consider strategies to prevent the creation, development, and growth of criminal organizations in your community.
Post a letter to the editor of your local newspaper that addresses the following:
Explain what law enforcement is or should be doing to prevent new criminal organizations from entering your community.
Recommend an effective strategy to prevent the development and growth of criminal organizations in your community.
If your community has not been exposed to criminal organizations, explain what you would do to prevent them from taking root.