Hidden World of Crime

Nearly 800 years ago, a man name Sung Tz'u wrote a book detailing forensic methods. Today, forensic tools such as fingerprinting and DNA testing are used to solve crimes around the world. Find out more in Forensics, one of the titles in The Hidden World of Crime series.

The very first police in what is now the United States were Native American warriors who kept order during hunts. Today, American law enforcement includes the Texas Rangers, Secret Service, and U.S. Marshals Service, among many others. Find out more in Law Enforcement, one of the titles in The Hidden World of Crime series. T

The word "Mafia" is used to describe a secret criminal society. Today, organized crime groups such as the Italian Mafia, Japanese Yakuza, and Chinese Triads commit crimes around the world. Find out more in Organized Crime, one of the titles in The Hidden World of Crime series.

The word heist comes from the word "hoist." This is because a group of thieves try to "hoist" a large amount of money during a heist. Find out more in Heists, one of the titles in The Hidden World of Crime series.