Police – New Insights Into Gang Life

The Gang Intelligence Centre (GIC) is providing valuable insights into the make-up of New Zealand gang families.

The multi-agency GIC, hosted by Police, draws on information from several government agencies to build detailed intelligence about the activity of gang members and prospects.

It is one of four initiatives of the Government’s Gang Action Plan, and the intelligence will be used in two ways – to reduce illegal gang activities and to identify and offer support to the members and associates who want out, both for themselves and for their children.

Police Minister Judith Collins today released an example of the kind of intelligence the Gang Intelligence Centre is starting to produce.