C-1 and the Chicago Mob
By: Vincent L. Inserra
Publisher: Xlibris
Published: 2014
Place of publication: [United States]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9781493182787; 9781493182794
Subjects: Organized crime investigation; Organized crime; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Chicago Field Office; United States; History
Description: A collection of short articles-- many of only one page-- in which Inserra discusses Criminal Squad #1, who were assigned to the Chicago Division of the FBI from 1957 to 1976. These agents waged war against one of the most powerful organized crime syndicates in the nation. At a time when the FBI did not have the necessary tools or legislation to combat organized crime, the squad accomplished their goals aggressively and tirelessly.
Notes: Includes index.