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National Gang Targeting Enforcement and Coordination Center

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GangTECC
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Agency overview
FormedJuly 25, 2006
Dissolved2010
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionUnited States
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The National Gang Targeting, Enforcement and Coordination Center (GangTECC) was an American multi-agency federal law enforcement center created by the United States Attorney General to investigate, disrupt and dismantle violent gangs in the United States.[1][2] GangTECC was a program of the United States Department of Justice Criminal Division, with an attorney from the Criminal Division being assigned as its director.[1] GangTECC were considered subject matter experts on gangs, and were the "one-stop-shop" for investigators and prosecutors at all levels of law enforcement in the United States.[1][3]

GangTECC was composed of members from the;[4]

GangTECC also worked with Gang Squad prosecutors and with the team at the National Gang Intelligence Center.[1]

GangTECC's mission provided that it:[1][5]

  • Assisted the initiation of gang-related investigations
  • Aided in the coordination, deconfliction, and effectiveness of gang-related initiatives, investigations, and prosecutions
  • Developed and enhanced understanding of the national gang problem
  • Proposed strategies to neutralize the most violent and significant threats

In 2010, GangTECC worked closely with the DEA Special Operations Division.[6]

Later in 2010, GangTECC was dissolved, and elements of it were divided across the Department of Justice.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Fact Sheet: the National Gang Intelligence Center and the National Gang Targeting, Enforcement and Coordination Center". www.justice.gov. November 28, 2007. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  2. ^ "ONDCP Excel Eighty-Second Row". The White House. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  3. ^ "GAO-09-708, Combating Gangs: Better Coordination and Performance Measurement Would Help Clarify Roles of Federal Agencies and Strengthen Assessment of Efforts". www.gao.gov. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
  4. ^ "EBSCO Locate". txst.locate.ebsco.com. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
  5. ^ Trusty, James. "Federal Assistance Available in Reducing Gang Violence" (PDF). DOJ. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  6. ^ Sieder, John J. (2012). "The National Anti-Gang Task Force and the Special Operations Division". United States Attorneys' Bulletin. 60: 35.