What Does Lubbock’s New Anti-Gang Building Mean for the County?

Did you know that Lubbock County announced construction on a brand new facility for Texas Anti-Gang Center? How does this affect the safety and security of West Texans? Great question, let me give you an equally great answer!

Taking Down Bad Guys... as a Team!

According to reports from KCBD, the Lubbock Texas Anti-Gang Center has been collaborating with other state agencies in their crack down on drug trafficking and  gang violence.

The reason why the Anti-Gang Center is so beneficial to Lubbock and other Texas counties is because of the wide array of local, state, and federal agencies at their disposal.

This means that vital crime-stopping resources and crucial information leading to arrests of gang-affiliated members or other criminals are available to Lubbock crews and investigators.

The good news is that once the newly constructed Lubbock County Anti-Gang Center is up and running, this process of collaboration will run smoother than ever!

Proof is in the Pudding

A perfect example of having the resources necessary and the purchasing power required to bring criminals to justice was not that long ago in September of last year.

If you remember, this was when Felix Delarosa engaged in a standoff with Lubbock SWAT. Officers eventually flushed Delarosa out of his motel room by using a high-tech robot that administered tear gas through the window. Isn't technology great?

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LPD spokesperson Kasie Davis even remarked on the beneficial relationship the county has with the Texas Anti-Gang Center.

Earlier this year, we talked about our 100 percent clearance rate for our murders and we would be remiss in saying that TAG didn’t play a big role in that, because they absolutely did

So, there you have it! The new construction of the recent Lubbock TAG structure means more than just better crime-fighting. It serves a reminder to all that we are not alone. We have the State of Texas behind us as we move closer and closer to removing drug trafficking and gang violence from Lubbock streets!