Number of arrests unclear in BCA’s strategy to combat gang violence

Two weeks after a state gang crackdown began, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) still does not have a statewide total of arrests tied to the effort.

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The BCA is leading the effort, but told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS it is not tracking a single statewide arrest total. The agency said the only way to get that number would be to contact all 46 agencies individually.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is still waiting for answers after reaching out to those 46 law enforcement agencies to a...