NCJ Number
10152
Date Published
1972
Length
205 pages
Annotation
LITIGATION AND LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMISSION IN 1971-72, AND FINDINGS OF MAJOR INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED FROM 1970 TO 1972.
Abstract
THE COMMISSION REPORTS ON THE FOLLOWING - ORGANIZED GAMBLING AND ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN JOHNSTOWN, BAIL BONDING ABUSES IN DELAWARE COUNTY, CRIMINAL INFILTRATION OF LEGITIMATE BUSINESS IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA, ACTIVITIES OF LARGE-SCALE THEFT RINGS, LIQUOR AND PENAL CODE VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT POLICIES IN THE LOCUST ST. 'STRIP' SECTION OF PHILADELPHIA, AND ALLEGED FIXING OF CERTAIN HARNESS RACES AT POCONO DOWNS IN 1971. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE MADE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CRIME PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN THE ABOVE AREAS, AND SUMMARIES OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN RESPONSE TO THE COMMISSION'S INVESTIGATIVE INITIATIVES ARE PROVED.