Goal #7 Objective C


Objective C:
Without the use of the course text or class notes, the student will identify specialized investigative aspects for enterprise crime.
enterprise crime -
The broad range of crime characterized by criminal networks and illegal relationships, including but not limited to organized drug trafficking, white-collar crime, corruption, economic crime, etc.

The people
Conducting the investigation
Enterprise criminality groups

The people -
Enterprise criminal traits

Enterprise criminal organization traits

Conducting the investigation
Five primary areas of investigative interest

the organization and structure of the group
Most groups have a hierarchal structure with a leader, managers, supervisors and workers.

group membership -
Membership is strictly controlled. It may be years before a member is fully trusted. Frequently family relationships are used for recruitment. Street gangs have been recruiting almost exclusively from prison. Both of these methods reduce the possibility of infiltration.

Most established enterprises hire high-priced lawyers who are not actually members of the group, but are paid well to represent them.

sphere of group influence -
Most enterpise crime groups depend on corrupt government officials for survival. Corruption practices range from police bribery to buying judges and other officials.

group goal or purpose -
This is the modus operandi of the group. Most criminal enterprises are sophisticated and rely on specialized knowledge to avoid detection and prosecution. Illegal profits may be the goal, but the variety of schemes used is almost limitless.

Enterprise criminality groups


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