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L.A. County D.A. Gascón Dismantles Hardcore Gang Unit For New ‘Public Health Approach’

Official from prosecutors union says gang-related murders and crimes are on the rise.

Jeffrey Cawood
L.A. County D.A. Gascón Dismantles Hardcore Gang Unit For New ‘Public Health Approach’
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Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón confirmed this week that the office’s Hardcore Gang Division would be downsized, reorganized, and renamed as part of a new approach to improve public safety.

According to Gascón’s office, the new Community Violence Reduction Division will be made up of experienced prosecutors who will collaborate with activist groups, gang intervention workers, and the Los Angeles Police Department “in some of the most challenged areas.”

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