Project Safe Neighborhoods

"If you use a gun illegally, you will do hard time."
—President George W. Bush

Project Safe Neighborhoods Anti-Gang Training

On September 26–28, 2007, the Department of Justice (DOJ) sponsored the Project Safe Neighborhoods Anti-Gang Training pilot in Dover, Delaware. Approximately 160 law enforcement agents and criminal justice practitioners attended the training, which presented the gang expertise of DOJ law enforcement and criminal justice professionals in a comprehensive curriculum. Intervention, prevention, suppression and reentry strategies were presented, as well as a briefing on national and regional gang trends, a community gang problem assessment, and tips for working with cooperating witnesses and confidential informants. Due to the success of the pilot program and the positive feedback and suggestions received from attendees, twelve Anti-Gang Training sessions are scheduled to be offered during 2008 and 2009. Read more

2007 PSN Conference

More than 1,000 PSN task force members attended the 5th annual Project Safe Neighborhoods Conference held September 17–19, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The event featured remarks from Acting Deputy Attorney General Craig S. Morford, Former Attorney General John Ashcroft, and U.S. Attorney David E. Nahmais; as well as the unveiling of a new public service campaign aimed at educating youth about the impact of gun crime and gang violence. The Department of Justice also announced the release of more than $50 million in grants to support PSN and anti-gang efforts.

Press releases, videos from the event, and transcripts of the speeches delivered at the 2007 PSN Conference are now available on the conference web site, as well as the new 30- and 60-second television public service announcements introduced at the conference.


Waterloo Felon Sentenced for Possession of Ammunition (4/7/2008) A Waterloo, Iowa man charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition has been sentenced to 70 months in prison. Prior felony convictions for possession with intent to deliver marijuana while in possession of a firearm prohibit the man from carrying a gun or ammunition. More>	Arkansas Takes Preemptive Measures Against Gangs (4/7/2008) In response to growing local gang presence, schools in Northwest Arkansas will soon start teaching the G.R.E.A.T (Gang Resistance Education and Training) curriculum to their students. A Project Safe Neighborhoods grant will also fund databases to track suspected gang members. More>