Street Gangs are changing their tactics and Hate Groups are becoming more visible and active. Youth in Virginia are being exposed to negative groups and are sometimes choosing to join or mimic the behaviors of those groups. Gangs are not only an urban area challenge. Gang activity crosses all ethnic, racial, socio-economic, gender, and geographic boundaries. Gangs often bring fear and violence to neighborhoods, destroy property, involve youth in crime and drive businesses out of communities. Gangs pull teens away from school and home and into a life of violence.
This session will be an introduction to gang awareness, recognition, and basic history. Topics discussed will include history of gangs, gang trademarks, colors, clothing, hand signs, graffiti, gang violence, gang mentality and indicators of gang activity in your community.
This training is being offered to all sworn certified law enforcement officers.
Law enforcement officers will receive PIC hours.
There is no fee to attend this training.
Transportation, lodging and meals are the responsibility of the participant.
Sign in begins at 8:00 a.m.
Training begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 3:30 p.m.
Pre-registration is required. Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.