Problems associated with organized crimes

Organized Crimes
Name
Institution
Thesis
Organized crime is increasingly becoming a problem among the United States citizens. The Mafia was among the earliest group to show its might and manipulation among the people and businesses of New York City. Other criminal organizations surfaced after the Mafia and have been using their power to corrupt personnel within the business fraternity to gain political and financial strength. Smaller organized criminal syndicates have been tormenting and terrorizing citizens in the society. The big question right now, is how these organized crimes can be controlled? This paper will look at the problems and issues presented, and their relationships established and recognized with the organized crimes. It will also describe and highlight the legal challenges that are associated when combating such crimes, including a critique of vital federal strategies and laws that support fight against these crimes. In conclusion, there will be a suggestion of realistic means and solutions to combat organized crimes by clearly articulating and evaluating the effectiveness of such crime prosecutions.
Problems associated with organized crimes
According to United Nations Office on Drug and Crime, organized crime is defined as "any crime that threatens the peace and human security, violates human rights and undermines economic, social, cultural, political and civil development of societies around the world." The criminal syndicates work to collect money illegally by instilling fear in the society and employing corruption to realize their goals. These criminal organizations are of four types; criminal syndicates, criminal gangs, political criminal machine and the criminal rackets (Mallory, 2012). The criminal syndicates focus on a large population offering services like sex, drugs, among others. The criminal gangs focusses on kidnapping, armed robbery and drug trafficking. They prey on helpless business owners and the elderly. Po...