Sacramento Police Department News Release
Release 05-27-05 May 27, 2005 For Immediate Release	Media Office 916-433-0808  Capt. Joe Valenzuela Sgt. Justin Risley, PIO Ofc. Michelle Lazark PIC Audrey Lee

The Sacramento Police Department’s Street Gang Enforcement Team (SGET) is a multi-jurisdictional task force with representatives from the Sacramento Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Sacramento County Probation Department.  For the last six weeks the Street Gang Enforcement Team has arrested over 70 validated gang members and associates for a variety of felony crimes, including murder, drive-by shootings, assault with a deadly weapon, ex-con with a gun, and possession of a concealed firearm.  Most significantly, the Street Gang Enforcement Team has seized 46 firearms from validated gang members.  These weapons have ranged from semi-automatic handguns to assault rifles.

The Street Gang Enforcement Team is working to reduce the amount of gang-related violence in our communities. To continue our efforts in the apprehension of violent gang members, the Street Gang Enforcement Team is seeking information from the community about gang members actively involved in crimes.  Specifically, SGET is seeking information about gang members who are in possession of firearms, selling firearms, and/or concealing firearms. 

Anyone with information about gang activity is strongly encouraged to call the Sacramento Police Department Gang Tip Line, 441-GANG (4264).  Callers may remain anonymous and reward money is available on a case-by-case basis.