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MGIA HISTORY
In response
to the ever-increasing gang problem plaguing our nation,
concerned criminal justice professionals from Wisconsin and
Illinois began what is today
a multi-state network of trained gang investigators.
Chartered on February 14. 1987, the MGIA is a non-profit, tax-exempt, educational
organization made up of law enforcement officers and other members of the criminal
justice community. The MGIA promotes a closely coordinated relationship among
gang investigators through extensive and rapid dissemination and exchange of
information about gang-related, cult and extremist group activity. The MGIA
supports new techniques for the identification and apprehension of gang members
and encourages legislation related to the reduction of gang-related crimes.
Additionally, the MGIA solicits public support of its goals so that citizens
become better educated about prevention of organized criminal activity.
The MGIA sponsors monthly/bi-monthly meetings and several seminars throughout
the year. A multi-state conference is held annually each Spring and each state
chapter takes a turn hosting this event. At state chapter meetings, members
share information regarding gang activity in their communities. This information
exchange can often aid in the apprehending of a criminal gang member or help
solve a particular investigation.
Current
member states include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan,
Minnesota. Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Kentucky
with many additional members
representing numerous other states through out the United States. |
