Gangs affect American society
at all levels, causing heightened fear, crime, and economic
costs. Violent criminal groups affect public safety, community
image, and quality of life in too many of our communities.
The purpose of the 2005 National Gang Threat Assessment is
to provide a national and regional picture of the threat posed
by gangs. It is anticipated that this document will help federal,
state, and local policymakers and law enforcement agency administrators
understand the dimensions of the gang problem and assist them
in formulating policy and allocating resources.
The National Alliance of Gang
Investigators Associations (NAGIA) prepared this report with
funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The NAGIA is
a cooperative organization currently composed of representatives
from 16 regional gang investigators associations representing
over 15,000 gang investigators across the country, as well
as federal agencies and other organizations involved in gang-related
matters.
2005
National Gang Threat Assessment (3,083 KB Adobe PDF)
