Transcript International Organized Crime

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME
A Unique Challenge
THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM
• Cultural Differences
• Values
• Sovereignty
• Can we just ignore the problem of crimes such as:
• Drug Trafficking
• Human Trafficking
• Cyber Crime
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME
• Crime is “Big Business”
• Organized crime is “organized”
• An Intervention Strategy
• Collect Information and Intelligence
• Target the most Important IOC Threats
• Comprehensive Action (Attack)
• Dismantle the Organization Systematically
• This strategy is not new, it’s proven effective.
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF IOC?
• Intimidation through Violence, Coercion and Threats.
• Exploit differences between nations in pursuit of their objectives.
• Attempt to influence government policy
• Economic gain is their primary goal
• Leadership is covert
THE SPECIFIC THREATS TO US NATIONAL
SECURITY
• Control of Energy Resources
• Support to Terrorists
• Smuggling & Trafficking
• Financial System Corruption
• Cyber Crime
MORE THREATS
• Securities Fraud
• Corruption of Public Officials
• Use of Violence
UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF THE THREAT
• They Attack from Safe Havens
• OIC Leaders are Close to Corrupt Public Officials
• Street Crime is just a Symptom
• OIC structures are Dynamic & Loose.
• Our Intelligence is Lacking
OUR ENFORCEMENT GOALS
• Prioritize & Target the Greatest Threats
• Coordinate Enforcement Efforts
• Cooperate with Foreign LE Counterparts
• Employ Non-Traditional Tools
ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES
• Up-to-Date legislation and Procedures
• Increase Awareness of the Problem and Threats
• Reconvene the Organized Crime Council