Guns and Gang Violence

• Took more gun cases to trial and doubled the conviction rate in felony gun trials, from 43% in 2003 to 90% in 2006.
• Established a specialized unit to handle the prosecution of juvenile gun crimes and prosecute adults who furnish guns to minors.
• Prosecuted over 40% more juvenile gun cases in 2005.
• Strengthened gang prosecutions and increased convictions of violent gang members.
• Put 216 gang members behind bars.
• Doubled the number of sworn investigators assigned to the Witness Relocation and Support Program.
• Secured $500,000 in federal earmark from now Speaker Nancy Pelosi to create a gang violence suppression program in the Bayview.