The National Major Gang Task Force is committed to providing leadership and information within the criminal justice system and other stakeholders to minimize the effects of security threat groups, gangs and terrorists in jails, prisons and communities. For more information on our conference, please go to: www.nmgtf.org

PROCEED’s United Communities for Youth Empowerment (UCYE) program extends an invitation to elected officials, school officials, law enforcement agencies, the media, parents, community and faith-based organizations to attend a gang awareness community forum at the Renaissance Hotel, 1000 Spring St., Elizabeth, NJ on Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Register online at http://ucyeforum.eventbrite.com or by contacting the program manager, Manny Bernal at 908.351.7727, Ext 229. Registration is free but absolutely required.

Saturday, September 27, 2008 8:30AM to 4:00 PM Topics: Latin Kings/Netas, Bloods, Crips and MS-13 Essex County College Police Academy 250 Grove Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ FEE: $25. To register for the seminar send an e-mail reply to Hleoffaec@Optonline.net with the following information: 1.Name & Rank 2.Name of Police Dept., Fire Dept. or School. 3.Phone number & Your e-mail address

For complete information please visit www.hleoffaec.org.

MAGLOCLEN / East Coast Gang Investigators Association / FBI - Newark Division / New Jersey State Police / New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice / New Jersey Department of Corrections / New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission, United States Attorneys Office presents 9th Annual 2008 E.C.G.I.A. Training Conference October 13-17, 2008 Clarion Hotel Egg Harbor Township, N.J. 6821 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey 08234-4062 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORM COMING SOON!! PLEASE CLICK ON THE CONFERENCES LINK ABOVE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. MAGLOCLEN, East Coast Gang Investigators Association, Federal Bureau of Investigation – Newark Division, New Jersey State Police, New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission and the New Jersey Department of Corrections will co-host the Ninth Annual East Coast Gang Information Sharing Conference at the Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, 6821 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ (800) 782-9237.

The next Attorney General's regional gang course will be held in Eagle Pass, Texas at the International Center for Trade Building located at 3295 Bob Rogers Drive on October 21-23, 2008. Topics will include: 18th Street Gang Alien Smuggling Border Violence and Drug Cartels Criminal Street Gang Investigations and Intelligence Eagle Pass Local Gang Update Gang Prosecutions Gangs & Weapon Trafficking Gang-related Encounters at the Border Houston Gang Influences Mara Salvatrucha Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs Paisas and Mexicles San Antonio Gang Influences Security Threat Group Update (Mexican Mafia, Hermandad De Pistoleros Latinos, & Texas Syndicate) South Texas Regional Gang Update Surenos and Nortenos Tangos Overview Registration: To register for the course or obtain additional information, please visit the conference web page at: http://www.oag.state.tx.us/conferences/eaglepassgang2008/index.shtml

The Virginia Gang Invetsigators Association will be hosting its 10th Annual Gang Conference at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Ocean Front Hotel. For further information, please go to: www.vgia.org

Please bring any documents, photos, graffiti, etc that you have, as we will be compiling information for an information bulletin. For further information, please visit: www.njgia.org

Registration is limited register early, MUST BE Law Enforcement Professionals including Parole and Probation Officers, Prosecutors and Corrections Officers. Law Enforcement Identification Required to enter training sessions. Cost for training is $150.00 per person. Send Check or Money Order to ILGIA P.O Box 295 Churchton, Maryland 20733 with registration form. Make payable to ILGIA. Any Questions Contact Sgt. Norris 240-882-7597 or email Hgnorris@co.pg.md.us

This conference will assist participants to recognize and enhance their understanding of gangs and the potential issues that they bring to schools and communities. PAGIA provides a venue for collaboration and communication across disciplines. Target audience: community-based organizations, law enforcement, schools, social workers, psychologists, civic groups and faith-based organizations. Registration is required. $40.00per person. Please see attached for more details. Hope to see you there! Get involved, stay involved and support the involved! www.pagia.org

Attendees will get Free Raffle, 50/50 Raffle, Contennial Breakfast, Handout Materials, Certificate of Training, and a Free one (1) years Membership in both CTGIA and RIGIA associations. To register on-line: Email Attendees’ Complete Registration Information to: ctgia@ctgia.org PayPal is also available at the CTGIA website www.CTGIA.org