GANG SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
In the 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment estimated 33,000 gangs representing some 1.4 million “documented” gang members reported by law enforcement agencies in the United States. That number is up from approximately 1.0 million representing some 20,000 gangs in 2009.
Gangs can be identified in all 50 states and D.C. with a national average of 48% of all violent crime being attributed to criminal street gangs with that percentage reaching as high as 90% in several cities nationwide.
Larger OMGs have established new chapters and have attracted many new members. The surge in membership has incited clashes for geographic dominance, which has created higher levels of violence.
OMGs continue to engage in all types of violent crimes to include: weapons possession, threats and intimidation, assault, arson, extortion, and drug trafficking.
In today's volatile world where law enforcement are being hunted down, ambushed and executed; we are seeing groups like the New Black Panther Party calling for attacks on law enforcement and street gangs issuing direct threats to law enforcement around the nation.
Being a Gang Specialist is no longer a speciality unit or position. All officers are now required to become gang specialist to be able to identify a potential gang threat in real time - are you prepared? Is your agency prepared?
Gangs can be identified in all 50 states and D.C. with a national average of 48% of all violent crime being attributed to criminal street gangs with that percentage reaching as high as 90% in several cities nationwide.
Larger OMGs have established new chapters and have attracted many new members. The surge in membership has incited clashes for geographic dominance, which has created higher levels of violence.
OMGs continue to engage in all types of violent crimes to include: weapons possession, threats and intimidation, assault, arson, extortion, and drug trafficking.
In today's volatile world where law enforcement are being hunted down, ambushed and executed; we are seeing groups like the New Black Panther Party calling for attacks on law enforcement and street gangs issuing direct threats to law enforcement around the nation.
Being a Gang Specialist is no longer a speciality unit or position. All officers are now required to become gang specialist to be able to identify a potential gang threat in real time - are you prepared? Is your agency prepared?
The Key Learning Objectives
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The Experience
The Gangology Specialist Certification will be part of your 4-week on boarding that will focus on developing the student’s level of baseline knowledge pertaining to street gang evolution, gang crime law, gang identification, communications, typology, personal safety, and the psychological and sociological impact street gangs have on society, as well as officer and public safety.
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The Benefits
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What's Included
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WHY GET CERTIFIED?
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Certification is part of a process called credentialing. It focuses specifically on the individual and provides documented evidence to the public that the individual has been examined by an independent professional organization and found to possess current competency in a specialized field. Certification signifies and documents the mastery of a strong level of knowledge.
In order to remain competitive in the criminal justice industry today, it is imperative to continue your ongoing training and education. Certification is a way to showcase this training. The game has changed and the expectations have been raised in the gang intelligence, enforcement and investigation profession. To become certified, you must not only meet each individual certification’s requirements, you must also uphold The Gang Enforcement Professional’s Code of Ethics. A personal copy of the Gang Enforcement's Creed and Code of Ethics will be provided to you at the successful completion of the certification. |
