Florida Gang Reduction Strategy 2008 - 2012

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current and emerging trends with a
priority on criminal gangs.
F Increasing the automation of gangrelated
intelligence information
through the criminal gang module
of Florida Intelligence Site (InSite)
which provides law enforcement
agencies throughout the state with a
secure database of active criminal intelligence
and investigative
information regarding
gangs, gang members
and gang-related
crimes. FDLE
will work with regional
analysts to
enter local agency
intelligence information
into InSite
and provide InSite
training to local law
enforcement agencies.
F Establishing analyst teams/pools in
each FDLE region to enhance intelligence
and information sharing.
Violent Fugitive Apprehension
F Expanding the use of advanced
technology that can aid investigators
in rapidly identifying, locating, and
apprehending violent criminals using
cellular, global positioning satellite
and computer technology.
F Partnering with the United States
Marshal’s Office to enhance violent
fugitive apprehension efforts statewide
with an emphasis on identifying
and apprehending known gang
members with violent criminal
histories involving firearms.
Training and Awareness Programs
F FDLE will provide specialized training
to both internal members and
local law enforcement on conducting
major gang investigations. The
Resources
agency will continue to develop
and deliver basic, intermediate and
advanced violent crime/criminal gang
awareness and training for local law
enforcement agencies.
Department of Juvenile Justice
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)
will provide youth entering their system or in
some cases youth at-risk of entering their system,
effective prevention, intervention, and treatment
services. DJJ is in a position to have considerable
influence on a young person’s need or decision to
become affiliated with a criminal gang. The agency’s
sustained anti-gang efforts and commitment
to prevention will ultimately impact criminal gang
activity statewide.
A Statewide Gang Steering Committee was formed
within the Department with representatives from
all program areas, as well as education, legislative
affairs, general counsel, management information
systems, and staff development and training. An
Action Plan was developed which included:
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A statewide assessment of current gang
identification, intervention, and suppression
practices.
A statewide assessment of current gang issues
to identify the needs at the local and
regional levels.
A statewide assessment of the current gang
training provided to Department personnel.
Identification of gang awareness curriculum
to enhance current training.
Identification of personnel to serve as:
F Regional Gang Coordinators
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Circuit Gang Liaisons
Local Gang Representatives
F Certified Gang Trainers
The Steering Committee outlined the following
areas to be addressed for the Gang Free DJJ Initiative
to be successful:
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