TOPIC:
The Mara Salvatrucha, otherwise known as MS13 gang, is one of the most violent and dangerous gangs in the world. Their origins began in the 1980's in the neighbourhoods of Los Angeles. The gang's reach now extends throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South American. This vicious gang has now begun to establish themselves in Europe. MS13 is unique in that it retains its' strong ties to El Salvador's MS13 members.
MS13 uses a variety of crimes to make their way into neighbourhoods and use violence to take over these neighbourhoods. The gang has gradually turned to transnational crimes such as human smuggling and drug trafficking. In 2012, the US Government labelled the gang a "transnational criminal organization." This is the first such designation of a US street gang. MS13's influence and reputation for violence has grown over the years making them one of largest, most organized, gangs in the world.
Upon completion of this training, students will understand the following:
1. The history of the gang.
2. The identifiers of the gang.
3. The structure of the gang.
4. The current status of the gang.
5. How to identify members of the "Mara Salvatrucha" Gang.
6. The safety tactics used by Law Enforcement when dealing with MS13.
7. The differences between MS13 graffiti and other gang graffiti.
8. Investigative tips on how to interact with members of the "Mara Salvatrucha"
Gang.
INSTRUCTOR:
Claudio Saa is a highly trained expert on the MS13 Gang. He started his law enforcement career in 1999 at a Northern Virginia police department. In 2003, Claudio was assigned to a highly specialized unit as a detective with a regional Gang Task Force. He was responsible for investigating all facets of gang crime, compiling intelligence on gang activity, and disseminating information throughout the region. Some of these responsibilities extended throughout the country and internationally.
During the course of his career, Claudio became specialized in the investigation of the MS13 and 18th Street Gangs. Claudio has been certified as a Gang Expert in the State of Virginia Courts, Maryland Courts and in the United States Federal Courts in the Eastern District of Virginia and in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Claudio has also been utilized in an undercover capacity in local, state and federal investigations. Claudio has also been deputized as a task force officer with several federal agencies. Throughout his career, Claudio has worked closely with the El Salvador National Police in the battle against the MS13 and 18th Street Gangs.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Law Enforcement Officers, Probation Officers, Parole Officers, Active Duty Military, City, State, Federal Prosecutors and Law Enforcement support staff.
- LOCATION:
Broward College Institute of Public Safety
3501 Davie Road, Building #21 (Central Campus)
Davie, Florida 33314
- DATES & TIMES:
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Class starts at 8:00 AM Sharp - and ends at 5:00 PM (EST)
Business casual attire
Includes instruction, class materials, and certificate of completion
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Cancellations and Substitutions:
- Upon submission of this registration, participants are responsible for payment of this course.
Please note that if you do not attend, you are still responsible for payment. - Substitutions may be made at any time by phone, e-mail or online at the registration site.
QUESTIONS: CLAUDE A. PICHARD, Training Force USA
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