Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 22 – Gang Management

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52070.22.1 Gang Data Base Disclosure

  • Departmental gang investigators shall have direct access to the gang data base to assist them with identifying and tracking gang affiliates. Access may be by computer interface, floppy/CD diskette, or hard copy (printout).

  • When requested, departmental gang investigators may be issued a numbered gang data base diskette/CD and/or printout. The recipient shall be responsible for its security. The recipient shall be responsible for immediately returning the diskette or printout to the Senior Special Agent, Gang Intelligence Operations section by first-class mail within three (3) days of vacating the gang investigator position or upon instruction of the Senior Special Agent. Newly assigned staff shall be issued their own numbered copies.

  • Gang Intelligence Operations staff and gang investigators shall verbally share gang data base information with departmental personnel and personnel from other criminal justice agencies providing:

    • The information shall be for intelligence use only.

    • The identity of the requestor is clearly established.

    • The requestor has an official need to know.

  • Except as provided for in this DOMDepartment Operations Manual Article, the gang data base shall not be disclosed, duplicated, or issued without authorization of the Chief, OCSOffice of Correctional Safety.