Ignoring Crime
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 4:17 pm
Getting tougher on crime has made it into many a political campaign platform but there is one kind of crime that has never been successfully cracked down upon: White-collar.
White Collar Crime
In Canada, most occupational crime is prohibited under the Canadian CRIMINAL CODE, which is enforced by municipal or provincial POLICE, a complicated procedure because the suspects are often employees of the institutions from which they are stealing, and the employers either do not discover the theft quickly or prefer to avoid publicity by not reporting the loss. The culprit may be fired or asked to make restitution. Corporate crimes are prohibited by a wide variety of federal, provincial and municipal laws. Enforcement is the responsibility of government inspectors who generally have fewer powers than police to detain suspects and search for evidence. Contrary to common belief, corporate crimes cause far more financial harm, and many more personal injuries (some leading to death) than do traditional crimes such as theft, robbery and assault.
More harm and personal injuries than "traditional" crimes. What are we going to do about it and why do so few people seem to think this is more important than getting drug dealers off the streets?
White Collar Crime
In Canada, most occupational crime is prohibited under the Canadian CRIMINAL CODE, which is enforced by municipal or provincial POLICE, a complicated procedure because the suspects are often employees of the institutions from which they are stealing, and the employers either do not discover the theft quickly or prefer to avoid publicity by not reporting the loss. The culprit may be fired or asked to make restitution. Corporate crimes are prohibited by a wide variety of federal, provincial and municipal laws. Enforcement is the responsibility of government inspectors who generally have fewer powers than police to detain suspects and search for evidence. Contrary to common belief, corporate crimes cause far more financial harm, and many more personal injuries (some leading to death) than do traditional crimes such as theft, robbery and assault.
More harm and personal injuries than "traditional" crimes. What are we going to do about it and why do so few people seem to think this is more important than getting drug dealers off the streets?
