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Investigating Gang Crimes: Law Enforcement Officials on Examining Gang Crime Trends and Developing Effective Enforcement Strategies (Inside the Minds)
Investigating Gang Crimes Law Enforcement Officials on Examining Gang Crime Trends and Developing Effective Enforcement Strategies - Inside the Minds Author:Multiple Authors 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 understa... more »nding 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. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities. Chapters Include: 1. Lewis Wayne Spencer Jr., Sergeant, Newport News Police Department, Newport News, Virginia - "Beyond Arrests: Strategies for Dismantling Gang Organizations"
2. Greg Edwards, Detective, Genoa Police Department, Genoa, Illinois - "Not Everyone Can Be a Gang Crime Investigator"
3. Vincent Goggins, Sergeant, Richland County Sheriff's Department, Columbia, South Carolina - "Focusing on Gang-Related Crimes"
4. Joey Hoadley, Sergeant, Caldwell Police Department, Caldwell, Idaho - "Collaboration Is the Key to Gang Unit Effectiveness"
5. Stephen D. Suho Jr., Lieutenant, Yuma Police Department, Yuma, Arizona - "Conducting a Successful Gang Crime Investigation"
6. Brian Medeiros, Captain of Police, Oakland Police Department, Oakland, California - "The Unique Challenges of Working on Gang Crime Cases" Appendices Include: Appendix A: Gang Member Interview Sheet
Appendix B: Gang Predicate Acts
Appendix C: Guidelines for Gang Member Identification and Documentation
Appendix D: Images from Gang Manifestos, Constitutions, Rules and Regulations
Appendix E: Note from an Aryan Nation Member
Appendix F: KKK Images
Appendix G: Genoa Police Department Gang Suppression Unit Subject Profile Form
Appendix H: South Carolina Criminal Gang Prevention Act
Appendix I: FBI Press Release: Gangsta Killer Bloods Gang Member Sentenced to 20 Years