Compare and contrast the organizational structure of the mafia with that of a motorcycle gang. Do you think that drugs are their main source of income? How do they distribute their goods?
Assignment Guidelines
• In 5-6 paragraphs, address the following:
o How do you think the organizational structures of U.S. mafia organizational and domestic motorcycle gangs different? Explain.
How might this affect the production and distribution of goods? Explain.
o What methods of drug distribution utilized by these organizations do you think are the most problematic for law enforcement agencies? Why?
o At what level should a criminal organization involved in the drug trade be targeted in an attempt to halt drug distribution? Should it be at a higher or lower level? Explain your reasoning.
What issues exist with regard to drug law enforcement, and how might these issues be avoided? Explain.
• Post a new topic to the Discussion Board that contains your responses to the above questions.
• Comment on at least 2 other students' posts.
In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on at least two other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.