Combating Organized Crime

Abstract There has been much review and discussion in regards to which method of approach would be best suited to target organized crime. Should law enforcement supplement traditional police enforcement with additional officers and prisons, or are new enforcement approaches required to combat organized crime? The shortfalls of traditional police enforcement will be discussed, as will the evaluation of new approaches for the regulation of organized crime. Topics of proactive measures, rather than reactive, will …

…law enforcement may have somewhat hindered the success of these criminals and has put several criminals behind bars; however, more drastic measures are necessary to make any significant progress. New approaches must be considered, placing more focus on proactive strategies. References Lyman, M. and G. Potter. (2000). Organized Crime, 2nd edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ:Prentice-Hall. Reuter, P., J. Rubinstein, and J. Wynn. (1983). Racketeering in Legitimate Industries: Two Case Studies. Washington, DC: National Institute of Justice.