Investigating Gang Crimes : Law Enforcement Officials on Examining Gang Crime Trends and Developing Effective Enforcement Strategies (Inside the Minds)

• ISBN13: 9780314284556
• ISBN10: 0314284559
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-06-01
• Publisher: West Group

Summary

Investigating Gang Crimes provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on gang crimes, investigations, and trials. Featuring experienced law enforcement officials from around the country, this book guides the reader through today's gang culture and evaluates how recent trends and changing laws are impacting gang-related crimes. From understanding gang structures and working with informants to collecting evidence and conducting interviews, these top authors reveal proactive strategies for handling gang crime investigations. With a focus on targeting and dismantling local gangs, they also discuss assembling a gang crime unit, operating within a multi-jurisdictional taskforce, and using technology and social media to gather evidence. Additionally, these leaders analyze the role of the law enforcement officer in bringing a gang case to court, offering testimony, and interacting with both prosecutors and defense attorneys. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these skilled officials offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this complex field.

Table of Contents

Sergeant, Newport News Police Department, Newport News, Virginia	p. 7
Beyond Arrests: Strategies for Dismantling Gang Organizations
Detective, Genoa Police Department, Genoa, Illinois	p. 19
Not Everyone Can be a Gang Crime Investigator
Sergeant; Richland County Sheriffs Department, Columbia, South Carolina	p. 31
Focusing On Gang-Related Crimes
Sergeant Caldwell Police Department, Caldwell, Idaho	p. 49
Collaboration is the Key to Gang Unit Effectiveness
Lieutenant; Yuma Police Department, Yuma, Arizona	p. 59
Conducting a Successful Gang Crime Investigation
Captain of Police, Oakland Police Department, Oakland, California	p. 77
The Unique Challenges of Working on Gang Crime Cases
Appendices	p. 89
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