The background and structure of organized crime is important to understand first. Organized crime is when there is a group effort to do some form of illegal activity (Lavorgna, Lombardi, and Sergi 276). This type of crime has been a widespread problem in Chicago since the Al Capone era in the 1920’s (Lindberg 47). During the Capone era, prohibition opened the door for smuggling and trafficking alcohol (Peter Chronology). Organized crime has evolved since then and now covers a multitude of crimes. This crime includes anything from petty theft and robberies to drug and human trafficking (Lavorgna, Lombardi, and Sergi 276). The groups that are responsible for the crime are often called street gangs and have a central leader. Each gang has “made members”
The background and structure of organized crime is important to understand first. Organized crime is when there is a group effort to do some form of illegal activity (Lavorgna, Lombardi, and Sergi 276). This type of crime has been a widespread problem in Chicago since the Al Capone era in the 1920’s (Lindberg 47). During the Capone era, prohibition opened the door for smuggling and trafficking alcohol (Peter Chronology). Organized crime has evolved since then and now covers a multitude of crimes. This crime includes anything from petty theft and robberies to drug and human trafficking (Lavorgna, Lombardi, and Sergi 276). The groups that are responsible for the crime are often called street gangs and have a central leader. Each gang has “made members”