The typical undercover operation is known as a buy and bust. That means that an undercover officer buys the drugs from the dealer and then arrests the seller or, the officer could do just the oppsite by posing as a drug dealer and aresting the drug users after a purchase. That is known as a reverse sting, or sell a bust. Undercover operations amy include wiretaps, inpection of all legal records and documents (in which legal channels must be followed), and surveillance.
Do you consider a "buy and bust" entrapment? Why or why not?
What types of offenders do you think are most susceptible to these strategies? Explain.
If drugs were legalized, operation such as trhe buy and bust would no longer apply. Generallyspeaking, do you feel that drugs should be legalized? Why or why not?
What effect might legalization have on our children and families? Explain.
What postive or negative effects might it have on the United States? Explain.
What effect would it have on U.S. border? Explain.
What challenges would legalization pose to law enforcement stategies? Explain.