Organized Crime

Individuals who operate in organized, conspiratorial criminal enterprises pose a tremendous threat to our society. Organized crime members often engage in illegal business practices such as drug trafficking, prostitution, gambling, and loan sharking. They also may plan and coordinate murders, arson, extortion, kidnapping, mayhem, and other violent crimes. Because of their networking capabilities and the intimidation factor they present to victims and witnesses, organized crime members often believe their crimes will go undeterred.

The District Attorney’s Organized Crime Division combats those problems posed by organized crime syndicates. Investigators and prosecutors in the Division work with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to identify, investigate, and prosecute those persons connected with organized crime. By targeting the leaders of organized crime syndicates, prosecutors inhibit organized crime members’ ability to operate and minimize the effect of organized criminal activity in the County.

Because organized crime enterprises are often responsible for hate crimes and terrorist acts, the District Attorney’s Hate Crimes Unit falls under the Organized Crime Division.

Organized Crime Division
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
201 N. Figueroa St., Suite 1500
Los Angeles, CA. 90012
Phone: (213) 580-7799

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