SB 5987-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Directs the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to convene a work group to evaluate the problem of gang-related crime in Washington state.

Requires the work group to evaluate and make recommendations regarding additional legislative measures to combat gang-related crime, the creation of a statewide gang information database, possible reforms to the juvenile justice system for gang-related juvenile offenses, best practices for prevention and intervention of youth gang membership, and the adoption of legislation authorizing a civil antigang injunction. The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall report back to the legislature on its findings and the recommendations of the work group or groups on or before January 1, 2008.