Organized Crime Control Bureau

Organized Crime Control Bureau

The Organized Crime Control Bureau (OCCB) is one of the nine bureaus 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 organized criminal activities and seize property and vehicles.

ee also

* New York City Police Department

External links

* [http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/Organized+Crime+Control+Bureau+(NYPD)]


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