Monterey County District Attorney's Office
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Speakers Bureau The Speakers Bureau is a community outreach and education program that matches qualified members of the District Attorney’s staff with community groups and organizations wishing to learn more about various aspects of the criminal justice system. The program is free and available to the public. Entities such as neighborhood organizations, educational institutions, faith-based groups, and clubs or organizations should feel free to request a speaker for meeting or gathering. |
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Community Events
25th Annual Victims' Dedication Ceremony
Annual Police Memorial National Night Out - To be announced Public Safety Night - To be announced |
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The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office will serve as a strong voice for the community on important public safety issues. With a focus on legislative issues, the government relations team will take a proactive role in shaping laws that impact public safety. |
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Legislative Issues Assembly Bill 109 Realignment, which shifted thousands of state prison inmates to local jurisdictions. Proposition 47, which dramatically reduced the crime and consequences for drug users and thieves. Proposition 57, which eliminated prosecutors’ ability to directly send a juvenile accused of a serious or violent offense to adult court and created a new criteria for early release of prisoners from state prison. |
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Programs and Services A Victim Assistance Advocate will speak with you and determine how we can assist you. Program services are provided free of charge and there is no legal citizenship requirement to receive assistance. |
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Facility Dogs
Family Justice Center
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Upon the request of the jurisdictional law enforcement agency the
Monterey County District Attorney’s Office will investigate and
independently review an officer-involved shooting incident resulting
in injury or death, as well as all other uses of force resulting in
the death of individuals while in custody or under the control of
law enforcement officers. This review addresses whether the
officers involved committed any violation of criminal law. It
does not consider issues of civil liability, police tactics, or
department policies and procedures.
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The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of
Investigation consists of 32 full time employees and multiple
volunteer interns. The Bureau of Investigation is managed by
Chief Investigator Ryan McGuirk who reports directly to District
Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni and has overall responsibility for
Bureau operations and resource allocation. Chief McGuirk manages the
Bureau of Investigation with the assistance of two (2) District
Attorney Captains. In addition to these command staff, the
Bureau of Investigation has twenty-four (24) Investigators, six (6)
Investigative Aides and several volunteer investigative interns.
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| Collaborative Courts | Criminal Prosecutions | Specialty Units | Fraud |
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Speakers Bureau The Speakers Bureau is a community outreach and education program that matches qualified members of the District Attorney’s staff with community groups and organizations wishing to learn more about various aspects of the criminal justice system. The program is free and available to the public. Entities such as neighborhood organizations, educational institutions, faith-based groups, and clubs or organizations should feel free to request a speaker for meeting or gathering. |
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| Speaker Request Form | |||
| Multi-Cultural Community Council | |||
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Programs and Services A Victim Assistance Advocate will speak with you and determine how we can assist you. Program services are provided free of charge and there is no legal citizenship requirement to receive assistance. |
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Facility Dogs |
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Upon the request of the jurisdictional law enforcement
agency the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office will
investigate and independently review an officer-involved
shooting incident resulting in injury or death, as well as
all other uses of force resulting in the death of
individuals while in custody or under the control of law
enforcement officers. This review addresses whether
the officers involved committed any violation of criminal
law. It does not consider issues of civil liability,
police tactics, or department policies and procedures.
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The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of
Investigation consists of 32 full time employees and
multiple volunteer interns. The Bureau of
Investigation is managed by Chief Investigator Ryan McGuirk
who reports directly to District Attorney Jeannine M.
Pacioni and has overall responsibility for Bureau operations
and resource allocation. Chief McGuirk manages the Bureau of
Investigation with the assistance of two (2) District
Attorney Captains. In addition to these command staff,
the Bureau of Investigation has twenty-four (24)
Investigators, six (6) Investigative Aides and several
volunteer investigative interns.
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Gangs
The County of Monterey has over 3,000 persons who associate with criminal street gangs. The overwhelming majority of gang related incidents that we see in the County of Monterey has to do with the rivalry between Northern gangs and Southern gangs.
The County of Monterey documents approximately over 500 gang-related incidents a year. These incidents may involve gang related crimes like homicides, drive-by shootings or robberies, or they may involve contacts with gang members or their associates and a report was warranted documenting the gang affiliation.
GETTING HELP!
If you are dealing with a gang problem and are looking for help, you have the ability to call the police and leave information anonymously.
- Monterey County Violence Suppression Task Force Anonymous Crime Tip Line is: (831) 758-7402
Community Support Groups
- Silver Star Program: (831) 444-3500
- Second Chance: (831) 758-2501
- Barrios Unidos: (831) 751-9054
- Gang Prevention & Intervention Program: (831) 796-1641
What is a gang?
The Gang Task Force uses the California Penal Code definition for a criminal street gang, which is:
- Any ongoing group of three or more persons
- Whether formal or informal Who’s members commit felony crimes
- They have a common sign or symbol
- And the members individually or collectively engage in a pattern of criminal activity.
What is a gang member?
The Gang Task Force uses the California Penal Code definition for a criminal street gang member, which is:
- Any person who actively participates in a criminal street gang.
- With knowledge the gang commits crimes
- They do something to further, promote or assist the gang in felony conduct.
Signs of Gang Involvement
- Drug use Decline in grades and truancy
- Change of friends
- Keeping late hours
- Possession of money, jewelry or clothing out of their means
- A defiant attitude at home or in school Friends call him/her by unusual nicknames or monikers
- Wearing of gang related tattoo’s
- Possessing photographs of gang members
- Possessing weapons
- Other people identify him/her as a gang member
Strategies for Parents:
- Know whom your children are associating with.
- Look at your children’s schoolbooks or personal items and look for some of the same writings or symbols that are in this pamphlet.
- Take away items that you feel are gang related.
- Become more involved in your child’s activities:
- Seek out help from law enforcement or other community organizations.
Something to consider:
Wearing a specific color or clothing item that gang members associate with DOES NOT make you a gang member. However it is important for parents to know that gang violence is often predicated on perception only.
In other words, if a gang member sees someone wearing the color of their rival gang, they may assume that person is involved in gangs and may commit an act of violence on that person.