CJ 310 Cuyamaca College Problems of Drug Trafficking in San Diego Essay

Introduction (5 points): The introduction should include your thesis and roadmap of argument.

Specific crime-related problem (15 points): Students must describe a specific crime or crime-related problem (e.g., graffiti/vandalism, drug use on college campuses, or used drug needles in playground areas) as well as a description of where the problem is occurring and who it is affecting. Students must provide a factual basis for the existence of the problem by referencing: (i) use of crime statistics for the San Diego area; (ii) newspaper articles or media reports describing multiple criminal incidents; AND/OR (iii) telephone or Zoom interviews with local law enforcement personnel, residents or representatives of community organizations. Due to the social distancing guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic, students should not conduct in-person interviews.