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DPS Releases Annual Texas Gang Threat Assessment

Tue, 04/22/2014 - 7:43am

DPS Releases Annual Texas Gang Threat Assessment

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released the updated Texas Gang Threat Assessment, which was developed to provide a broad overview of gang activity in the state of Texas.

Gang violence and crime are a chief threat to public safety in Texas, and protecting our communities from these criminals remains a top priority, said DPS Director Steven McCraw. This assessment provides detailed information about the gangs operating in our state, which will enhance the ability of law enforcement to combat these dangerous organizations and their associates.

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