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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
RCMP Commissioner William J. S. Elliott
The report also highlights how integrated, intelligence-led policing can be an effective, proactive measure in combating and reducing organized crime in our neighbourhoods. The police operations that are featured throughout the Report illustrate the benefits of joint operations and of sharing information to disrupt and dismantle
criminal activity.
No longer bound by geographic location, organized crime groups are increasingly diverse and focused on multiple criminal activities. As such, the law enforcement community must adapt to combat these criminal groups and networks.
Through close collaboration with Canada's broad law enforcement community, CISC provides information and strategic intelligence that helps decision-makers and law enforcement better target organized crime. It is an essential process that guides law enforcement activities and operations.
As law enforcement increasingly shifts from a "need to know" culture to one that is characterized by a "responsibility to share," there is much to be gained from a well-informed public. A better understanding of the challenge is the first step to greater public engagement and cooperation in the fight against organized crime.
This annual report is intended as a public service. Its goal is to raise awareness of organized crime in Canada, highlight some of its many detrimental impacts and help Canadians avoid falling victim to it.
Through enhanced awareness and effective collaboration among law enforcement agencies, government, the private sector and the public at large, we can move forward in reducing the threat and harm that criminal groups inflict on Canadian society.
Together, we can all play a role in building safer and better communities for everyone.
