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The Chandler Police Department’s Gang Unit

In January 2007 the Chandler Police Department created a new Gang Unit, which is currently comprised of one sergeant and four detectives.

The Gang Unit uses a four-tiered approach to dealing with gangs:

• Intelligence
• Enforcement and Suppression
• Prevention and Education
• Community Partnerships

The first tier deals with gathering intelligence information on gang members and their associates.  The second deals with actively enforcing any criminal violations committed by gang members and associate members and suppressing the illegal activity.  The third deals with Prevention and Education.  The Gang Unit will provide educational classes to community organizations, groups, citizens, and schools.  The fourth prong deals with the social services aspect.  The police department is actively seeking partnerships with community organizations that provide, fund, and support prevention and education programs available to our youth.  This fourth prong is not a new concept; however, it is one that truly will make a difference in our community.

Questions? Please contact the Gang Unit Supervisor Sergeant Howarth at (480) 782-4526.