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CJ 215 Organized Crime

This course introduces students to organized crime, covering the history and development of American organized crime, characteristics, definitions, types and theoretical paradigms of organized crime, criminal activity associated with organized crime and domestic and international efforts to combat both American and transnational organized crime. It examines the evolution of organized crime and its impact on investigative strategies and law enforcement. The course will look at a variety of national and transnational organized crime groups.