CJ 2053 — ORGANIZED CRIME AND GANGS
Understanding Organized Crime provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of organized crime. This course covers the complex and controversial issues associated with organized crime. Topics covered include the various definitions of organized crime, why it continues to exist, how it has evolved throughout history and different types of organized crime factions. Students will learn about organized crime and how law - enforcement practitioners today are counteracting these prevailing criminal organizations. (Spring)