Główne tendencje rozwojowe przestępczości zorganizowanej w Polsce

Abstract

The article starts with general remarks in which the author focuses on the difficulties in drawing a dividing line between traditional crime and organized crime. He highlights the fact that some tendencies, which are typical of traditional crime, generally are not present in organized crime, contrary to numerous stereotypical beliefs regarding the latter. Next, the author discussed the dynamics and the structure of organized crime, on the basis of reports and analyses of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBŚ) and the results of preparatory proceedings and criminal reconnaissance aimed at combating criminal terror and terrorism. In the following part of the article, the author presents possible future developments in organized crime in such areas as criminal offences, drug offences, economical offences, as well as criminal and political terror. In the fourth part of the article, based on an analysis of the activities of the CBŚ and their outcomes, the author proposes certain measures that should be implemented to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Bureau in fighting organized crime. Also, the author presents new solutions aimed at improving international cooperation, which is a very important element of the Bureau’s operations. In the conclusions, the author states, among others, that the great potential and capacities of the Central Bureau of Investigations are not used the most effectively and that a new position of the Bureau in the law–enforcement structures is required. This is because the Bureau is a part of the rigid structure of the Chief Police Headquarters, which often imposes unnecessary restrictions and limitations on the speed and efficiency of the Bureau’s operations.