Gang Awareness

SESSION INFO

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Session Type: Workshop

The purpose of this class is for the trainee to have a better understanding of the Gang culture and the mindset of gang members. To recognize signs and gestures that will alert the officers to take safety precautions. To identify, Gang related tattoos, Hand signs, and religious believes. Trainees will interpret video footages that were posted on social media. Trainees will be able to identify the additions social media has on youth. Trainees will also be given handouts with information and resources for future reference. This course requires the trainees to participate on group activities towards the conclusion of the course.

SESSION PRESENTERS

Luis Guzman
Supervisor Detention Service Officer, Los Angeles County Probation


Board Member of the California Gang Investigators Association. Member Of the California Narcotics Association and Member the International Latino Gang Investigators Association. 20 years of Work experience with the LACO Probation. Testify as a subject matter expert witness in multiple Juvenile and Adult courts. Conducted multiple Gang related Investigations.


Michelle Medina
Deputy Probation Officer II, Los Angeles County Probation