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The mission of the Gang Unit is to reduce criminal activity by persons
identified, or suspected, of being gang members or associates. Priority is
given to crimes of violence, weapons possession, drug dealing, and any
criminal activity in or around schools.
Other responsibilities assigned to the Gang Unit include:
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developing gang
intelligence including, but not limited to, information regarding gang
leaders, organizational structure, rules, practices, area(s) of criminal
activity, methods of recruitment and selection, etc.
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developing and
maintaining working relationships with other law enforcement agencies at
the local, state, and federal levels regarding gang activity
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assisting with
the training of department officers, schools, community groups, youth
groups, and others on gang activity
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developing safe
and effective strategies for reducing gang membership, including
strategies that allow gang members to leave gangs
The lieutenant selected as the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Gang Unit had
previously served as the OIC of our Juvenile Unit and has had extensive
experience working with our schools, courts, Division of Youth Services (DYS),
and others. The officers selected for this unit are highly motivated
individuals with established records of problem solving in their previous
assignments.
Contact Information
Lynn Police Department
Gang Unit
300 Washington Street
Lynn, MA 01902
781-595-2000
email:
gang@lynnpolice.org
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