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Encyclopedia > Organized Crime Control Bureau

The Organized Crime Control Bureau (OCCB) is one of the nine bureau that form the New York Police Department. Formed after the Knapp Commission investigations into police corruption, all investigations within the bureau are conducted by specially structured teams, in an effort to reduce the chance of corruption. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) , the largest police department in the United States, has primary responsibility for law enforcement and investigation within the five boroughs of New York City. ... The Knapp Commission (officially known as the Commission to Investigate Alleged Police Corruption) stemmed from a five member panel initially formed in April 1970 by Mayor John V. Lindsay to investigate corruption within the New York City Police Department. ...


It is involved in using the RICO laws to search and destroy organised criminal activities and seize property and vehicles. RICO or the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act is a United States law which provides for extended penalties for criminal acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization. ...


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Organized Crime Control Bureau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (128 words)
The Organized Crime Control Bureau (OCCB) is one of the nine bureaux that form the New York Police Department.
Formed after the Knapp Commission investigations into police corruption, all investigations within the bureau are conducted by specially structured teams, in an effort to reduce the chance of corruption.
It is involved in using the RICO laws to search and destroy organised criminal activities and seize property and vehicles and imprison it's members.
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