LLCU 213 Final Test exam with complete
solutions 2024/2025
What are the financial implications of organized crime in the cities and
communities in which they operate? - ANSWER-1. Greater costs for law
enforcement + justice/correctional system = higher taxes
2. Higher insurance + banking fees
What are the health and safety implications of organized crime on the cities and
communities in which they operate? - ANSWER-1. Manufacturing + distribution of
fraudulent pharmaceuticals + unsafe construction practices due to corruption +
collusion
2. Undermines the fundamental right of people to safety and security
Why is it hard to fight organized crime? - ANSWER-Groups have significant
resources + constantly evolve to adapt and exploit new opportunities
What is "The Strategy?" - ANSWER-The response by Canadian law enforcement
to the challenges of OC = Canadian Law Enforcement Strategy on Organized
Crime (the Strategy).
- Strategy reflects a national collaborative effort of intelligence and operations to
detect, reduce, and prevent organized and serious crime.
,Who is responsible for the intelligence aspect of the strategy? - ANSWER-
Criminal Intelligence Service Canada (CISC)
- CISC's membership is comprised of nearly 400 law enforcement agencies and
administered under the RCMP
- CISC's fundamental purpose is to facilitate the timely production and exchange
of criminal intelligence information within the Canadian law enforcement
community, and to provide leadership and expertise to its member agencies.
Definition of organized crime in Canada - ANSWER-CC Section 467.1(1)
At least 3 people + commission of serious offence + $$ motivation/result
Who is responsible for the operational and tactical component of the Strategy? -
ANSWER-- Canadian Integrated Response to Organized Crime (CIROC).
- CIROC is a national body of senior police executives charged with
operationalizing the intelligence produced by CISC and leading the coordination
at a national enforcement response to disrupt and dismantle organized crime.
What does the National Executive Committee do? - ANSWER-The NEC is the
overall governance mechanism for CISC and CIROC, and is comprised of senior
officials from 25 law enforcement agencies across the country.
- The NEC meets regularly to provide strategic and operational direction to the
Canadian law enforcement community on the issue of serious and OC.
- The core function is to provide CISC and CIROC with the leadership, advice,
guidance and support necessary for the development, implementation and
sustainability of the Strategy.
What information was discussed at the August 2014 of the NEC? - ANSWER-- the
NEC presented an overview of the landscape of OC in Canada and collaborative
efforts undertaken in the past year.
•High level and emerging organized crime threats in Canada;
•Enhancements to the national database containing criminal information and
intelligence on organized and serious crime; and
,•Updates on the CIROC's efforts to combat organized crime in Canada.
In 2013, how many OC groups were reported in Canada? - ANSWER-672
Why do OC groups usually stay in major metropolitan areas? - ANSWER-
anonymity and ease of access to markets and ports.
What are the main illegal activities of OC in Canada? - ANSWER-drug trafficking,
cybercrime and financial crime form the main activities
How was the March of 2011 BC Gang investigation a nationally coordinated effort
for law enforcement? - ANSWER-the escalation of gang violence in British
Columbia revealed numerous inter-provincial organized crime linkages.
- CISC helped to analyze and define the problem, which led CIROC to identify this
issue as a national tactical priority.
- CIROC played a key role in the implementation of a multifaceted, multi-
jurisdictional investigational strategy across Canada
* which has led to over 137 arrests
* the seizure of 376 kg of cocaine
* 1000 litres of GHB ('date rape drug')
* 379 firearms
* over 400 kg of explosives
* $4M in currency.
- CIROC continues to work with CISC to identify similar police operations that
would benefit from the same national and coordinated approach.
What activity are the majority of OC groups in Canada involved in? Why? -
ANSWER-- Drug trafficking.
- due to the high revenue of Canada's import and export drug market. Canada's
black market is currently valued at approximately $77.83 billion, with drug
trafficking accounting for approximately 57% ($44.5 billion).
, Where are drugs from Canada (e.g. marijuana) exported? - ANSWER-US, Japan,
Australia
Which countries do Canada OC groups import from? - ANSWER-United States,
Mexico, China, India and several South American, Middle Eastern and Southeast
Asian Countries.
What is Canada's most illicit drug market? - ANSWER-Cocaine
* Recent trends have shown an increase in drug cartels operating in Canada,
seeking to establish direct cocaine supplies rather than third party distribution
* Law enforcement cooperation with international partners is necessary to disrupt
cartel networks, as is alternative targeted drug enforcement initiatives
What is Project LOQUACE? - ANSWER-- A Sûreté du Québec-led investigation
into a Quebec-based organized crime network focused on illicit drug importation
and distribution throughout the province.
- CISC's national network advanced the investigative strategy that targeted a
trafficking network with both national and international links.
- Project Loquace concluded in late 2012 and resulted in over 299 charges against
90 people
- the seizure of significant quantities of currency (approximately $1.5 million)
- illicit drugs (219 kg of cocaine, 1,111 litres of GHB/GBL and 62 kg of cannabis
and hashish),
- firearms (157)
- explosives (over 400 kg)
- drug manufacturing equipment and facilities.
Cybercrime and OC - ANSWER-- technologies have created a virtual storefront
presence where OC groups can efficiently and anonymously buy, sell and
exchange criminal g&s on an unprecedented scale.
- Canadians can easily fall victim to organized crime groups operating outside of
Canada (identity theft, internet, e-mail scams, phishing, etc.), creating a global
problem that cannot be fought solely within Canadian borders.
solutions 2024/2025
What are the financial implications of organized crime in the cities and
communities in which they operate? - ANSWER-1. Greater costs for law
enforcement + justice/correctional system = higher taxes
2. Higher insurance + banking fees
What are the health and safety implications of organized crime on the cities and
communities in which they operate? - ANSWER-1. Manufacturing + distribution of
fraudulent pharmaceuticals + unsafe construction practices due to corruption +
collusion
2. Undermines the fundamental right of people to safety and security
Why is it hard to fight organized crime? - ANSWER-Groups have significant
resources + constantly evolve to adapt and exploit new opportunities
What is "The Strategy?" - ANSWER-The response by Canadian law enforcement
to the challenges of OC = Canadian Law Enforcement Strategy on Organized
Crime (the Strategy).
- Strategy reflects a national collaborative effort of intelligence and operations to
detect, reduce, and prevent organized and serious crime.
,Who is responsible for the intelligence aspect of the strategy? - ANSWER-
Criminal Intelligence Service Canada (CISC)
- CISC's membership is comprised of nearly 400 law enforcement agencies and
administered under the RCMP
- CISC's fundamental purpose is to facilitate the timely production and exchange
of criminal intelligence information within the Canadian law enforcement
community, and to provide leadership and expertise to its member agencies.
Definition of organized crime in Canada - ANSWER-CC Section 467.1(1)
At least 3 people + commission of serious offence + $$ motivation/result
Who is responsible for the operational and tactical component of the Strategy? -
ANSWER-- Canadian Integrated Response to Organized Crime (CIROC).
- CIROC is a national body of senior police executives charged with
operationalizing the intelligence produced by CISC and leading the coordination
at a national enforcement response to disrupt and dismantle organized crime.
What does the National Executive Committee do? - ANSWER-The NEC is the
overall governance mechanism for CISC and CIROC, and is comprised of senior
officials from 25 law enforcement agencies across the country.
- The NEC meets regularly to provide strategic and operational direction to the
Canadian law enforcement community on the issue of serious and OC.
- The core function is to provide CISC and CIROC with the leadership, advice,
guidance and support necessary for the development, implementation and
sustainability of the Strategy.
What information was discussed at the August 2014 of the NEC? - ANSWER-- the
NEC presented an overview of the landscape of OC in Canada and collaborative
efforts undertaken in the past year.
•High level and emerging organized crime threats in Canada;
•Enhancements to the national database containing criminal information and
intelligence on organized and serious crime; and
,•Updates on the CIROC's efforts to combat organized crime in Canada.
In 2013, how many OC groups were reported in Canada? - ANSWER-672
Why do OC groups usually stay in major metropolitan areas? - ANSWER-
anonymity and ease of access to markets and ports.
What are the main illegal activities of OC in Canada? - ANSWER-drug trafficking,
cybercrime and financial crime form the main activities
How was the March of 2011 BC Gang investigation a nationally coordinated effort
for law enforcement? - ANSWER-the escalation of gang violence in British
Columbia revealed numerous inter-provincial organized crime linkages.
- CISC helped to analyze and define the problem, which led CIROC to identify this
issue as a national tactical priority.
- CIROC played a key role in the implementation of a multifaceted, multi-
jurisdictional investigational strategy across Canada
* which has led to over 137 arrests
* the seizure of 376 kg of cocaine
* 1000 litres of GHB ('date rape drug')
* 379 firearms
* over 400 kg of explosives
* $4M in currency.
- CIROC continues to work with CISC to identify similar police operations that
would benefit from the same national and coordinated approach.
What activity are the majority of OC groups in Canada involved in? Why? -
ANSWER-- Drug trafficking.
- due to the high revenue of Canada's import and export drug market. Canada's
black market is currently valued at approximately $77.83 billion, with drug
trafficking accounting for approximately 57% ($44.5 billion).
, Where are drugs from Canada (e.g. marijuana) exported? - ANSWER-US, Japan,
Australia
Which countries do Canada OC groups import from? - ANSWER-United States,
Mexico, China, India and several South American, Middle Eastern and Southeast
Asian Countries.
What is Canada's most illicit drug market? - ANSWER-Cocaine
* Recent trends have shown an increase in drug cartels operating in Canada,
seeking to establish direct cocaine supplies rather than third party distribution
* Law enforcement cooperation with international partners is necessary to disrupt
cartel networks, as is alternative targeted drug enforcement initiatives
What is Project LOQUACE? - ANSWER-- A Sûreté du Québec-led investigation
into a Quebec-based organized crime network focused on illicit drug importation
and distribution throughout the province.
- CISC's national network advanced the investigative strategy that targeted a
trafficking network with both national and international links.
- Project Loquace concluded in late 2012 and resulted in over 299 charges against
90 people
- the seizure of significant quantities of currency (approximately $1.5 million)
- illicit drugs (219 kg of cocaine, 1,111 litres of GHB/GBL and 62 kg of cannabis
and hashish),
- firearms (157)
- explosives (over 400 kg)
- drug manufacturing equipment and facilities.
Cybercrime and OC - ANSWER-- technologies have created a virtual storefront
presence where OC groups can efficiently and anonymously buy, sell and
exchange criminal g&s on an unprecedented scale.
- Canadians can easily fall victim to organized crime groups operating outside of
Canada (identity theft, internet, e-mail scams, phishing, etc.), creating a global
problem that cannot be fought solely within Canadian borders.
