Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52070.14.1 Obtain And Share Information

• The gang investigators shall have the primary responsibility in their respective institution or region for collection of information in regard to gang affiliations or gang-related criminal activities. They shall collect information from various sources and transmit this information to their respective Wardens or RPAs, SACCalifornia State Prison, Sacramento, OCSOffice of Correctional Safety, and to the Senior Special Agent without delay.

• The gang investigators shall maintain a close working relationship with other staff. They shall collect, analyze, and transmit any material or information of significance to their respective managers, SACCalifornia State Prison, Sacramento, OCSOffice of Correctional Safety, and to the Senior Special Agent. They shall be responsible for documenting gang members and associates (and their visitors at respective institutions). They shall monitor new arrivals to their respective institutions or parole regions, particularly new commitments from and to Reception Centers. They shall identify and document inmates or parolees engaged in any gang activity. They shall maintain regular telephonic contact with other investigators, local law enforcement agencies, and other appropriate individuals as necessary so as to provide an avenue for the exchange of information.

• The gang investigators shall maintain regular telephonic contact with the Senior Special Agent and shall convey important data, including inmate/parolee gang-involved incidents or arrests, without delay. These telephonic contacts shall be followed up by necessary reports and/or documents. Wardens and RPAs or their designees shall be apprised of all information obtained by their respective investigators so that the information will reach appropriate personnel.