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Message from the Director General
Colonel Donald R. Dixon
Organized crime is identified by our law enforcement community as one of the most significant threats to the safety, security and economic well being of Canadians. Indeed, many of the most pervasive criminal threats today can be specifically attributed to organized criminal groups.
Sometimes these illicit activities are easily recognized as the result of organized crime activity, making headlines and generating much public discussion, but frequently they are not. Many people may not be aware, for example, that organized crime is often behind the sale of counterfeit products, mass marketing fraud, trafficking in persons and a host of other crimes.
This report represents CISC’s commitment to inform the Canadian public regarding organized crime, including its areas of operation and commonly used criminal methods, in order to provide a better understanding of its reach and impact on our society.
Together with our member and partner agencies, CISC embraces an integrated approach to the collection, analysis and exchange of criminal intelligence. This enables CISC to provide the strategic intelligence products and services that assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing and reducing organized crime.
These products and services also assist law enforcement and government officials across the spectrum in developing policies and strategies to better address organized crime and minimize its negative impact.
I am very proud of our 2008 Report on Organized Crime, and I believe it reflects the enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism of the entire CISC community. It is clear to me that by working together with the public and our strategic partners, we can make an impact on organized crime with the view of contributing to a safe and secure environment for all Canadians.
