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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
According to witnesses interviewed, Humboldt County has a gang problem.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The gang problem is centered in the Eureka area due to the population.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
A county gang task force has been established by law enforcement agencies, along with GRIP; they meet once a month.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
According to the Humboldt County Gang Task Force and GRIP, five gangs have been identified.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
GRIP is working with approximately 500 students in county schools.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The Humboldt County Office of Education respond to finding F-5 and to recommendations R-1, and R-2.
F6
Many drugs, firearms, and other illegal activities have been shown to be gang related.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Persons interviewed stated that no law enforcement agency in Humboldt County has a person assigned full time to gang problems because of a lack of sufficient funding.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Persons interviewed said a need exists for more sophisticated information exchange capabilities and for more gang crime-prevention programs within law enforcement, schools, neighborhoods, and local government. CONCLUSION C-1 A need exists for more sophisticated information exchange capabilities and for more gang- crime prevention programs within law enforcement, schools, neighborhoods, and local government. C-2 Working with youth at an early age is a primary key to reducing the impact of gangs on society. C-3 More personnel and funds are needed to fight the gang problems. RECOMMENDATIONS THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY GRAND JURY RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 4
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R1All law enforcement agencies and GRIP continue working together.
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R2All municipalities and the County of Humboldt seek additional funding from the California Department of Justice and other sources to help law enforcement agencies and the Humboldt County Office of Education GRIP deal with gang related problems. RESPONSES THE FOLLOWING RESPONSES TO REPORT 01-16 ARE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO P.C. AND THE STANDARD FORMAT FOR RESPONSES. 1. The Board of Supervisors respond to all findings and recommendations. 2. The Humboldt County Sheriff respond to all findings and recommendations. 3. The City Councils of Eureka, Fortuna, and Arcata respond to all findings and recommendations. 4. The Chiefs of Police of Eureka, Fortuna, and Arcata respond to all findings and recommendations. 5. The Humboldt County Office of Education respond to finding F-5 and to recommendations R-1, and R-2.
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R3The City Councils of Eureka, Fortuna, and Arcata respond to all findings and recommendations.
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R4The Chiefs of Police of Eureka, Fortuna, and Arcata respond to all findings and recommendations.
Conclusions 1
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CL1 Page 1C-1 A need exists for more sophisticated information exchange capabilities and for more gang- crime prevention programs within law enforcement, schools, neighborhoods, and local government. C-2 Working with youth at an early age is a primary key to reducing the impact of gangs on society. C-3 More personnel and funds are needed to fight the gang problems.
No Responses Found 3
Government entities assigned to respond to this report. No response documents have been linked in our database.
Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
Elected County Office
Humboldt County Sheriff
Elected County Office