Is Life Abuse in order to monitor the affects of the drug problem and educate the citizens of Orange County. In 1992, with public concern regarding rime at an all time high, the law enforcement community embarked on a path to eliminate gangs and the violence they bring to our communities. No Gangs was formed with the goal of crating the same community awareness level and success we have experienced with Drug Use Is Life Abuse. Educational booklets geared toward youth have been created to supplement the current drug and gang school curriculum. Drugs and Positively kNOw Violence for fourth through sixth grades.
All booklets are available in both English and Spanish.
Introduction Gangs and gang crime have long been a major problem in our community. Law enforcement has an obligation to respond to this threat to public safety. It must do so on the basis of clear and legal grounds. The following information outlines these legal grounds, describes the anti-gang tools that have been developed, and gives the official definitions that are used when dealing with gangs. Orange County Sheriff's Department.