The Fullerton Police Department's Gang/TARGET Unit is comprised of experienced Detectives dedicated to preventing and suppressing gang activity throughout the cities of Fullerton and Buena Park. The Gang/Target Unit has developed a departmental gang strategy that incorporates a multi-dimensional approach using the interactive components of: - Suppression
- Enforcement
- Prevention
- Reintegration
Suppression/Enforcement The Gang Detail fills its suppression and enforcement role with a combination of high-visibility uniformed patrol, and plainclothes surveillance. The gang detail also works collaboratively with gang units from other agencies.
Prevention/Reintegration The TARGET Team concept is a collaborative effort utilizing the involved agencies of Buena Park P.D., Fullerton P.D., The Orange County District Attorney's Office, and The Orange County Probation Department. Through this collaborative effort Targeted subjects released from custody are offered the necessary tools to successfully reintegrate into the community. These tools include job placement programs, counseling, and an accountability aspect through intense supervision. Gang/TARGET Detectives often attend community meetings speaking on gang prevention and intervention.
History of the Fullerton Target Team The Gang Detail also utilizes the Tri-Agency Regional Gang Enforcement Team concept or "TARGET". The TARGET Team is composed of one Gang Detective from each of the cities of Fullerton and Buena Park, a Deputy District Attorney, a District Attorney's Investigator, and a Gang Violence Suppression Deputy Probation Officer. The Fullerton Police Department was selected for the "TARGET" team in June of 1996. The purpose of the TARGET team is to supervise subjects who have been identified as some of the most serious gang offenders in the Cities of Buena Park and Fullerton. The assigned Deputy District Attorney reviews all new cases filed against "TARGET" offenders and insures that they receive the maximum attention of the Criminal Justice System. You can contact the Gang/ Target unit by calling Sergeant J.Valley (714) 773-5758 or by e-mail at jvalley@fullertonpd.org.
For Gang Member Registration: Call (714) 738-3158 to make an appointment.
If you would like to report a We-tip on known gang activity in your area please contact jvalley@fullertonpd.org or call in a We-Tip about Gang Activity at (714) 738-6719.
Do you know someone on probation who is currently involved in criminal activity? Let us know.
Probation Offender Hotline: 1 (888) 296-3389
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