Transnationalism of Organized Crime/Gangs in the US

The course provides the student with an introduction to the methods and techniques of gang intelligence analysis and strategic organized crime. It will demonstrate how to predict trends, weaknesses, capabilities, intentions, changes, and warnings needed to dismantle transnational organized crime (gangs). In addition, the course also explores organized crime’s influence in the public and private sector industries. The criminal, civil, and administrative methods which are used to control or remove organized criminal influence from these industries are also presented and examined. Finally, outlining the gang cycle: prevention, intervention, and suppression.

The State of Pennsylvania is in a state of crisis which had been caused by violent street gangs whose members threaten, terrorize, and commit a multitude of crimes against the peaceful citizens of their neighborhoods.  These activities, both individually and collectively, present a clear and present danger to public order and safety and are not constitutionally protected. Review the power point for further insight.

•Define Corruption

•Examine The different forms of corruption

•Contrast the relationship between corruption and organized crime

•Examine corruption remedies

•Public

•Grass-roots

Investigations

Action

Demonstrate social and cultural awareness consistent with expectations.

Condition

In a classroom environment, with facilitated group discussions, handouts, and videos - discuss social and cultural gang awareness CONUS and OCONUS.

Standard

Describe the impact of gangs, examine OPSEC, discuss support resources available. Participate in all discussions and with 100 percent accuracy.

Gangs are an essential part of growing up and becoming a law abiding citizen, but you wouldn't know it from the media. I'm happy to make a contribution so others with less means still have access to information.

Gang intelligence is the foundation of every gang case. Reports are the building blocks of the case structure. Each report, regardless of the type, will add another block of information to the overall case.

Where graffiti is concerned, the writing truly is “on the wall”. It’s an annoyance, to be sure, but it’s also somewhat interesting - at least the gang-related graffiti, anyway. In many ways, gang graffiti is a code - and like most codes, it’s susceptible to analysis. 

Course Requirements and Grading

There will be a total of 100 points for the entire course, and the weight of the point distribution for the grading system is as follows:

Research Paper         100 points

                                                                                                                        Total Points   100

RESEARCH PAPER: Transnational Organized Crime (Gangs)

Each student will submit a research paper on a topic to be approved by the instructor. This paper represents 100% of your grade. The topic must be relevant to the course.  Approval for this paper will be given only after the student has submitted one typed page synopsizing the topic and identifying 3 to 5 references to be utilized in this research.  The above should be submitted on or before Mid-Term sessions.  The actual research paper should include a cover page, introduction, summary, and reference section.  The paper should be 10 to 15 typed pages, APA format, double-spaced, remembering to cite the sources on the bibliography page.  The paper should be submitted prior to, but no later than the Final Exam sessions.

OR

MOVIE: Transnational Organized Crime (Gangs)

A student may select a movie that depicts Intelligence Analysis of Organized Crime which must be approved by the instructor in lieu of the Research Paper. No two students may choose the same film. After viewing the film, you will have to prepare a paper which indicates the authenticity of the film, the actors and the characters depicted, pivotal scenes, violence level, and what you liked or disliked about the film. You may also include the critics’ review of the film when in the theater. I can recommend a film to you if you choose this option.

E-mail final draft to: all.source.international.sec@gmail.com