Organized Crime in the Twin Cities
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An 11 page paper which discusses the history of organized crime in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota. The paper examines such historical figures as John Dillinger and Machine Gun Kelly, presenting an examination of the gangster era of the Twin Cities. The paper also discusses more recent criminal involvement as it involves foreign gangs such as those that come from Asia and Russia. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Organized Criminal Enterprises: Involvement With Insurance Fraud Schemes
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5 pages in length. Organized criminal enterprises, known to have quite an illustrious reputation when it comes to perpetrating insurance fraud, partake in a number of schemes designed to bilk insurance companies out of millions of dollars every year. Utilizing such ploys as medical mills, auto property, staged accident rings, paper accidents and false auto theft claims, organized criminal enterprises cost policyholders and insurance companies alike. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Questions and Answers on Gang Life
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of gang life and gang behavior based on three books that include specific studies. All of the questions reference one or more of the following books: Life in the Gang by Decker and Van Winkle, Getting Paid by Sullivan, and One of the Guys by Jody Miller. Some of the information is simply on growing up in the inner city. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Reserach Proposal For Understanding How The Elderly Experience Crime:
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This 6 page paper is organized as a research proposal to understand how the elderly experience crime. Included in this proposal are objectives of research, how to conduct the research, analysis and reporting, and more. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Serial Killers: Scary and Real
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( 5pp includes outline) The National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC) at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, US, according to Mitchell (1996), divides serial murder into two types: "spree" and "classic". Spree serial murder satisfies the criteria of geographical separation, but rarely is there a "cooling off" period. The motive is usually financial and/or thrill-seeking. Classic serial murder satisfies both criteria: a predatory/stalking method is typically employed, and crime-scene evidence often suggests a sexual/sadistic motive. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Sex offenders and Community Notification
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This 15 page paper evaluates the problem of sex offenders that are released into the community. Megan's law along with similar legislation is discussed in depth. The problem of impinging on offenders' rights, as well as these laws having the opposite of the intended effect, are issues included. Statistics regarding recidivism are relayed. The paper supports community notification despite some arguments made to the contrary . Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Street Gangs and Organized Crime
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This 4 page paper examines street gangs and organized crime. Their relationship is highlighted. Changes in crime over the course of the twentieth century are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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THE CAUSES OF URBAN UNREST: CENTRAL LOS ANGELES
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This 4-page paper, using Davis "The City of Quartz" as a jumping-off point, suggests that reasons for urban unrest can be traced to unemployment, poor schools and other social issues. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Diary of Jack the Ripper/Is It Real?
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A 5 page summary and discussion on Shirley Harrison's book The Diary of Jack the Ripper. In 1990, a diary surfaced in England that appears to be authentic. The question of the diary's authenticity is addressed by the writer. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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