COURSE OUTLINE

Course No. : CDI 4

Course Title : ORGANIZED CRIME INVESTIGATION

Credit Unit : 3 Units

Scope and Objectives:

Study the nature of organized crimes, their attributes and categories. The study includes
international and local organized groups. This also focuses on crimes committed by a person,
group of persons or corporations while undertaking legitimate profession or business
occupation.

Recommended Textbooks/ References:

1. Abadinsky, H. (2007) Organized Crime, 8th Edition. UIC Building Singapore:

Wadsworth.
2. Garcia, Mario A. (2009) Organized Crime Investigation: A Lecture Series for
Criminal Justice Students and Practitioner. Quezon City. Wiseman Books
Trading. Inc.
 

OUTLINE OF THE COURSE

Contents No. of Hours

I. Organized crime and its structure

1. Introduction to organized crime 3
2. Structure of organized crime 3
3. Explaining organized crime 3
4. History of organized crime 4.5

II. Transnational crime and globalization of organized crime

1. Transnational crime 2
2. American mafia 3.5
3. Italian organized crime 2
4. Latino Organized crime 2
5. Russian organized crime 2
6. Asian organized crime 2

III. Business engagement of organized crime

1. Gambling, theft, fencing and sex 3.5
2. Trafficking in persons 2.5
3. Drug business 2.5
4. Labor and business 2.5
5. Money laundering 2.5

IV. Laws and enforcement methods in fighting organized crimes

1. Fighting organized crime 4.5
2. Organized crime committees, commission and statutes 4.5
3. Organized crime law enforcement _4.5_
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