The Criminal Division uses its expertise, knowledge, and national perspective to coordinate and lead task forces on numerous criminal issues. See below to learn more about a particular task force.
National Gang Targeting, Enforcement & Coordination Center
The National Gang Targeting, Enforcement & Coordination Center (GangTECC) began operations in summer 2006 as the national anti-gang task force created by the Attorney General.
On September 8, 2005, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales established the Task Force to deter, detect, and prosecute instances of fraud related to the Hurricane Katrina disaster.
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces
The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Program was established in 1982 to mount a comprehensive attack against organized drug traffickers.
Obscenity Prosecution Task Force
Welcome to the Website of the Obscenity Prosecution Task Force (OPTF) of the U.S. Department of Justice. Created in 2005, the Task Force is dedicated exclusively to the protection of America's children and families through the enforcement of our Nation's obscenity laws.
Lanny A. Breuer |
Assistant Attorney General |
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