The United Nations identified five different types of organized crime groups. List and briefly describe each of these groups.
What will be an ideal response?
Rigid hierarchy: single boss, divisions reporting to the center, with a strong internal system of discipline; devolved hierarchy: regional structures with own leadership hierarchy and autonomy; hierarchical conglomerate: an association of groups with a single governing body, varying from an umbrella-type body to flexible oversight arrangements; core criminal group: relatively loose group characterized by horizontal rather than vertical arrangements; and organized criminal network: shifting alliances that do not regard themselves as an organized crime entity.
You might also like to view...
The _________________ exists between correctional staff and inmates as a means to develop mutually compliant and informal negotiations in behavior that is acceptable within the bounds of institutional security yet, at the same time, allow inmates to
meet many of their basic human needs. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is not a component of stress caused by undercover work?
a. Loss of personal identity c. Isolation b. Negative citizen reactions d. Fear of discovery
Private-sector involvement in community corrections is increasing
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Unlike the voir dire of a jury, the qualification of an expert witness places a burden upon the side producing the expert witness to prove qualification.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)