The Intelligence/Organized Crime Unit of the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is responsible for gathering information and conducting investigations into the activities of structured criminal organizations and gangs.   The criminal activities of these organizations in many ways negatively impact the quality of life of the communities in which they operate.  

They often are integrally involved in narcotics trafficking, loan sharking and illegal gambling, all of which adversely impact the financial and moral fabric of the community.   The unit performs its assigned tasks through many investigative means and engages in cooperative investigations with local, state and federal agencies.

This unit is also responsible for developing intelligence to support investigations conducted by units within the prosecutor's office and local law enforcement.   Members of the unit identify crime patterns and criminals engaged in activities which cross municipal borders.   The investigative staff works closely with other agencies to combine their resources to more quickly and economically apprehend these criminals.   This is accomplished in many ways, including the sharing of information at monthly police intelligence network meetings, through intelligence networks and daily interaction with local, state and federal policing agencies.