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DSRT
Sgt. Reginald Moton oversees the DSRT which consists of 1 civilian and 12
Officers. The DSRT was implemented in 1995 to address the high amount of
criminal gang activity occurring in the City of El Paso. Since its
inception, the Unit has solved over 1,000 cases related to gangs. These
cases include but are not limited to; Deadly Conduct, Aggravated Assault,
Robbery and Graffiti.The DSRT worked in conjunction with the El Paso Street Department's
Graffiti Removal Program, Regional Command CRASH units, Patrol and
Community Policing initiatives to achieve identification, apprehension and
successful prosecution of those individuals responsible for committing the
offense of Graffiti. A person commits the offense of Graffiti if the
person, without the effective consent of the owner, intentionally or knowingly
makes markings, including inscriptions, slogans, drawings or paintings, on the
tangible property of the owner with; 1) aerosol, 2) an indelible marker, or 3)
an etching or engraving device. The offense is punishable with a minimum
penalty of 180 days in jail and/or $2,000.00 fine or maximum penalty of 99
years in prison and/or a $10,000.00 fine.
The DSRT has conducted numerous gang prevention and graffiti removal
presentations to civic groups, neighborhood watch programs and schools
throughout the city. If you would like to schedule a presentation or
desire information related to gangs call 564-7156.
FFJ
The Fugitive From Justice Unit consists of 1 Officer and 1 Detective. The Unit is tasked with locating
and processing individuals wanted from jurisdictions outside the City of El
Paso. The FFJ Unit also prepares the weekly "FIVE MOST
WANTED" persons list for media release and follows up on tips received
from the public. For more information regarding the FFJ Unit contact
564-7059.
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