Case Scenario:
Drugs—Are They Present or Not?
This assignment involves looking for necessary facts and information in a given scenario. It also looks for your thoughts on the investigation, depending on what you have read in the text.
There is a reported drug house in Centervale. Neighbors call the police and say that numerous vehicles and people arrive at and depart from this house day and night. Many of these people are described as having a questionable look or appearance.
Write in a minimum of 250 words and answer the following questions:
- How would you begin the investigation?
- How can you use an informant or an undercover officer?
- Is there any value in searching for prior intelligence?
- Would the types of drugs being sold make a difference in the investigation? Why or why not?