Organized Crime: An Evolving Challenge for U.S. Law Enforcement

Bjelopera, Jerome P. ; Finklea, Kristin M.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Criminal justice;    Organized crime;    Crime and criminals;    Technology;    Drug traffic;   

RP-ID  :  R41547
RP-ID  :  R41547_2010Dec23

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides an analysis of how organized crime has capitalized on globalization by using borders as opportunities, relying on fast-paced technological change, and adapting its organizational structures. It illustrates how these transformations can impact U.S. persons, businesses, and interests. The report includes a discussion of how U.S. law enforcement conceptualizes organized crime in the 21st century and concludes by examining potential issues for Congress, including the extent to which organized crime is a national security threat (partly to be tackled by U.S. law enforcement agencies), congressional oversight regarding the federal coordination of organized crime investigations, and the utility of current resources appropriated to combat organized crime.