CRMJ 381 - Organized Crime

Credit Hours: 3

An examination and analysis of organized crime, of controversies surrounding the phenomenon, and of efforts aimed at its control. Attention will be given to defining organized crime, to its development, and to various theories that seek to explain its existence. Other topics include the activities that constitute the business of organized crime, the relationship between organized crime and corruption of governmental officials, the techniques used to control it, and the policy implications inherent in responses to organized crime.