Gang Database Technical Advisory Committee
CalGang and Shared Database Regulations
What to look out for
While the GDTAC meetings have concluded, more work continues to be done on finalizing the regulations for CalGang and Shared Gang Databases. To sign up to receive updates about the regulations and future public hearings, please send an e-mail to gangdatabaseGDTAC@doj.ca.gov
Below is a tentative timeline of the regulations process:
Date | Action |
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May 10, 2019 | Notice and regulations published |
June 26, 2019 | Public Hearing 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Office of the Attorney General 300 South Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 |
June 27, 2019 | Public Hearing 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ziggurat Building 707 3rd Street West Sacramento, CA 95605 |
July 31, 2019 | Supplemental 15-Day Notices |
August 31, 2019 | Deadline to submit a public comment regarding updated regulations |
Committee Members
Pursuant to AB 90, on January 1, 2018, the Attorney General established the Gang Database Technical Advisory Committee (GDTAC) to advise the department in promulgating regulations governing the use, operation, and oversight of shared gang databases. The composition of the committee is specified in the law, and must include the following members:
- The Attorney General, or his or her designee.
- The President of the California District Attorneys Association, or his or her designee.
- The President of the California Public Defenders Association, or his or her designee.
- A representative of organizations that specialize in gang violence intervention, appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.
- A representative of organizations that provide immigration services, appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.
- The President of the California Gang Investigators Association, or his or her designee.
- A representative of community organizations that specialize in civil or human rights, appointed by the speaker of the Assembly.
- A person who has personal experience with a shared gang database as someone who is or was impacted by gang labeling, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
- The Chairperson of the California Gang Node Advisory Committee, or his or her designee.
- The President of the California Police Chiefs Association, or his or her designee.
- The President of California State Sheriffs' Association, or his or her designee.
The current GDTAC Comittee members include:
Fernando Huerta, Martin Vranicar, Jeremy Thornton, Sammy Nunez, Helena Montes, J.D., Nelson Arriaga, Michael Scaffidi, Paul Carrillo, Detective Ryan Cooper, Chief Jarrod Burguan, Lieutenant Jim Considine.
Past Meeting Information
- December 13, 2018
- 9:30 AM
- Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport
- 2500 North Hollywood Way
- Burbank, California 91505
- Materials: Meeting Notice & Agenda, Draft Regulations Package 1, Draft Regulations Package 2, Alternate Proposed CalGang Criteria, Urban Peace Institute’s presentation on the Implementation of PC §§ 186.34-186.35 Due Process Requirements, and Meeting Minutes
- October 26, 2018
- Folsom, California
- 9:30AM
- Robert H. Miller III Rotary Clubhouse
- 7150 Baldwin Dam Road
- Folsom, CA 95630
- Materials: Meeting Notice & Agenda, Draft Regulations Package 1, Draft Regulations Package 2, and Meeting Minutes
- September 19, 2018
- 9:30 AM
- Handlery Hotel San Diego
- 950 Hotel Circle North
- San Diego, CA 92108
- Materials: Meeting Notice & Agenda, Draft Regulations Package 1, Draft Regulations Package 2, CalGang Architecture Infographic, Regulations Timeline of Events after GDTAC Meetings, and Meeting Minutes
- June 18, 2018
- 10:00 AM
- Gardena High School, Social Hall
- 18120 Normandie Avenue
- Gardena, CA 90248
- Materials: Meeting Notice & Agenda, Draft Regulations Package 1, Draft Regulations Package 2, AB 90 Research Assessment, and Meeting Minutes
- March 26, 2018
- 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Ziggaraut Auditorium
- West Sacramento, CA 95605
- Materials: Meeting Notice & Agenda, AB 90 Overview & Committee Goals and Objectives, Handy Guide to Bagley-Keene, Draft Regulations Outline, and Meeting Minutes