Homicide Task Force

Gang /Violent Crime

AnalysisCaptain Eddie Levins

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Gang Membership

Gang Crime Classification

• A gang crime is defined as a crime committed by gang members or associates for the furtherance of the gang.

Or • When a crime is committed and an

Officer with special training determines that a gang member is involved.

Analysis of RobberiesInvolving

Gang Members

Percentage of Robbery Suspects Identified as Gang

Members

•Under 16 years of age- 28.5%•15-21 years of age- 23.1%•Under 18 years of age- 30.2%•Under 21 years of age- 25%•21-30 years of age- 10.9%

Violent Crime,Gun Recovery,

& Drug Hotspots

Grier Heights

Initiatives

• Prevention, Intervention, and Education through Gang of One

• Violent Gang Task Force–CMPD, FBI, BATFE, BICE

• GangNet Intelligence Database–Future statewide GangNet

Database• Patrol Division Gang Liaison

Questions?

Captain Eddie Levins704-336-8295

Sergeant Katherine Scheimreif980-521-6870

Sergeant Jeff Estes704-336-7331