Describe the evolution of organized crime Organized criminals used to be white ethnics—-Jews, Italians, and Irish—but today African Americans, Latinos, and other groups have become involved in...

Describe the evolution of organized crime Organized criminals used to be white ethnics—-Jews, Italians, and Irish—but today African Americans, Latinos, and other groups have become involved in organized crime activities. The old-line "families" are now more likely to use their criminal wealth and power to buy into legitimate businesses. The most common view of organized crime today is an ethnically diverse group of competing gangs dedicated to extortion or to providing illegal goods and services. Efforts to control organized crime have been stepped up by the federal government, which has used antiracketeering statutes to arrest syndicate leaders.