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OCG Flashcards

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It is sometimes referred to as the MOB, MAFIA, syndicate or the COSTA NOSTRA and other notable criminal organizations from the different parts of the world which are known as the enemy

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Organize Crime

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is used to signify organized crime and varieties names for either mob or one of the syndicate.

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Mafia

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A strict code of conduct governs their behavior

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Omerta

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the mafia code of secrecy and informal, unwritten code of organized crime which demand silence and loyalty among other thing or family member.

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Omerta

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Other called for the boss

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Don or Capo Famiglia

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head of the entire organization, the boss is a dictator and has the power to order anything from anyone in the organization

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The Boss

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The chief advisor, is the Bosses right-hand man.

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Consigliere

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not officially part of the hierarchy of the Mafia, but he plays one of the most important roles in a crime family

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Consigliere

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A second-in-command in the hierarchy of the Mafia crime family.

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Under Boss

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Other called for under boss

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Capo Bastone

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the captain or lieutenant of a division within the Mafia. The Captains heads a large crew of anywhere from 20-1,500 soldiers, and can order them to do anything

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Caporegimes

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The lowest-ranking members of the hierarchy of the Mafia, the grunts of the organization who do the majority of the work

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Soldiers

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are not actual members of the Mafia, but they work for the Mafia

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Associates

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HOW DO ORGANIZED CRIMINAL GROUP WORS?

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  1. An Enforcer
  2. A Corrupter
  3. A Corruptee
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one who make arrangement for killing and injuring (Physically, economically, and psychologically) the member or non- member

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An Enforcer

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one who bribes, buys, intimidates, threatens, negotiates and sweet talk into a relationship with the police, public officials or anyone else who might help the member security and maintain immunity from arrest, prosecution and punishments

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A Corrupter

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a public official, usually not member of the organization family, who can wield influence on behalf of the organizations interest.

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A Corruptee

18
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What are the generic types of Organized Crimes?

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  1. Political Graft
  2. The Mercenary/Predatory Organized Crimes
  3. In-Group Oriented Organized Crimes
  4. Syndicate Crimes
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Manned by polítical criminals, who use force and violence of a means to obtain profit or gain, and or achieving political aims or ambitions.

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Political Graft

20
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An example of this is vote buying and the employment of private armies to control a certain political area.

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Political Graft

21
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Crimes committed by groups for direct personal profit but prey upon unwilling victims

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The Mercenary/ Predatory Organized Crimes

22
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Group manned by semi organized individual whose major goals are for psychological gratification such as adolescent gangs.

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In-Group Oriented Organized Crimes

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The organization that participates in illicit activity in society by the use of force, threat, or intimidation. The group with a formal structure, whose purpose is to provide illicit services

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Syndicate Crimes

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What are the attributes of OCG?

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  1. Has no political goals
  2. Is hierarchical
  3. Has limited or exclusive membership
  4. Constitutes a unique subculture
  5. Perpetuates itself
  6. Exhibits a willingness to use illegal violence and bribery
  7. Demonstrates specialization/division of labor
  8. Is monopolistic
  9. Is governed by explicit rules and regulations
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What are the CHARACTERISTICS OF ORGANIZED CRIMES?

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  1. It is conspiracy activity involving coordination of members.
  2. Economic gain is the primary goal
  3. Economic goal is achieved through illegal means
  4. Employs predatory tactics such as intimidation, violence and corruption
  5. Effective control over members, associates and victims
  6. Organized crimes does not include terrorist dedicated to political change.

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