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When asked what success would look like, the officer hints at the necessity of comprehensive, community-driven strategies. Though they refrain from detailing specific policies in this excerpt, the implied solution involves better education, stronger leadership, targeted law enforcement, and addressing demand domestically.
Education and awareness at the local level are seen as critical tools for prevention, especially among youth. Building a resilient, informed community can serve as a barrier to cartel infiltration. Additionally, the focus must be on securing resources, enhancing interagency cooperation, and maintaining political will to prioritize anti-drug initiatives.