Gang member being led away in handcuffs

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing.”

— Edmund Burke

Gang Investigations Unit

SJPD Gang Investigation Unit Emblem
The Gang Investigations Unit (GIU) was developed to investigate gang-related crimes committed by members of criminal street gangs as defined by California Penal Code section 186.22. The Unit has the added responsibility of maintaining a working relationship with schools, social services agencies, community based organizations, and other criminal justice organizations in a systematic approach to the prevention, intervention and suppression of criminal gang activity.

Gang Investigations Unit duties include:


Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force (MGPTF)

Photo of a San Jose Gang TatooThe Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force (MGPTF) is a highly collaborative network organized to prevent intervene, and suppress gangs in San Jose. It was established by then Mayor Susan Hammer in 1991. The Task Force also provides a coordinated inter-agency response to gang related incidents which result in serious injury or death. The MGPTF is comprised of city, county, state, community-based organizations, SJPD, faith community, schools, parent groups, and other community stakeholders.

The MGPTF is made up of a Policy Team and a Technical Team.  The Policy Team, co-chaired by the Mayor and the Police Chief, provides direction and focus to the City's gang prevention and intervention efforts.  The Technical Team, made up of representatives from over 30 community based organizations, work together with law enforcement and other City programs to implement direct services to prevent and intervene in youth gang issues.

 

 

 

 


 
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September 24, 2008
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