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This 6 page paper examines the structure of organized crime and suggests possible methods for controlling it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. Controlling Organized Crime Research Compiled
by K. Von Huben 6/2010 Please Introduction Organized crime has been part of American society for decades, but no one knows
what to do about it or how to control it. This paper describes the structure and relationships of organized crime, critiques current laws, and suggests a realistic solution to controlling
it. Discussion The structure of organized crime: Organized crime is defined as crime that is committed on a "sustained basis" by individuals who are acting together to engage in criminal
activities on a non-random basis (Global organized crime). Additionally, the "economic behavior in mature criminal organizations is intentional and the activities are usually directed by identifiable leaders" (Global organized
crime). The organized crime group that are of the most concern to law enforcement officials have grown far beyond local "gangs" into "substantial enterprises, often with transnational connections that involve
a large number of employees that can range from several hundred to several thousand" (Global organized crime). The groups have devised various structures with one common purpose: to operate
outside the "bounds of legal activity" (Global organized crime). Although the key to the success (if one can call it that) of these groups is their organization, there is no
standardized model throughout all of this criminal underworld; rather, each group has developed the structure that suits it best (Global organized crime). There are, however, some common features. Most groups
are hierarchical, vertically aligned organizations with "fairly tight controls, such as the Colombian cocaine cartels" (Global organized crime). Other organizations may be quasi-religious, regionally structured or "semi-political/military based" (Global organized
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