According to the FBI, organized crime is defined as any group having some manner of a formalized structure and whose primary objective is to obtain money through illegal activities. (Federal Bureau of Investigations, n.d.). Their position are obtained through corruption, extortion, laundering, violence (actual or threat) and graft. The groups behind these illegal activities can include local officials, politicians, mafia or cartels and syndicates (Russian, Italian, African etc.). Regardless the group there is a common theme amongst them, they are structured, well organized and have some type of influence throughout the local community, region or even nationally. Law Enforcement has responded to organized crime by implementing new laws or acts such as the RICO Act, Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Street Act, Asset …show more content…
Such intent can include corruption within politicians and government officials and even law enforcement. The corruption can be used to monopolize businesses and contracts, influence and even pure greed. Understanding the different aspects of what makes an organized crime and the structure within it, we can understand and outline specific organizations and apply it to our everyday interactions within society. I think it is essential to not only understand organized crime, but also how it plays a role within our community.
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Federal Bureau of Investigations, (n.d.). Information retrieved from: https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/organizedcrime/overview
Lyman, M., Potter, G. (2015). Organized Crime, Sixth Edition. Pearson Education, Inc., Publishing as Prentice Hall
National Criminal Justice Reference Service, (n.d.). Information retrieved from https://www.ncjrs.gov/
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