Since taking office, Mayor Reed has been committed to making every San José neighborhood an even safer place to live.
Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force
Since taking office, Mayor Reed has invested in the Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force (MGPTF) as a key tool to keeping our streets and children safe. Since it was established in 1991 by former Mayor Susan Hammer, the MGPTF has been comprised of a broad coalition of: youth; private residents; city, county and state government; schools; parents; and local law enforcement. The Task Force brings together each of these groups’ expertise into a coordinated, interagency effort to curb gang-related activity.
The Task Force is divided into two components – a Policy Team and a Technical Team. The Policy Team develops strategic direction for the task force, while the Technical Team carries out the task force’s anti-gang programs and efforts. Both teams involve diverse stakeholders to carry out a community response to gang-related issues.
One of the Task Force’s primary tools is the Bringing Everyone’s Strength Together (BEST) funding model. Through BEST, the task force is able to strategically deliver millions of dollars in grants to critical community, school and public safety programs that help curb gang violence.
Funding is guided by the MGPTF Strategic Work Plan.
Office of Mayor Chuck Reed
200 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113
tel. (408) 535-4800 fax (408) 292-6422 mayoremail@sanjoseca.gov
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