On March 13, 2002 from 2pm to 4pm, the conference center at Nassau Community College was packed with students, teachers, and residents from Long Island.  They came to seek answers about the growing gang problem in Long Island.  The guest speakers, Detective Wes Daly Jr from Suffolk County, Detective Corey Alleyne from Nassau County and Deputy Warden Emmanuel Bailey from the New York City Correction Department's Gang Intellence Unit went one on one with the audience and questions to help provide answers. One student asked, "What happens to dirty cops or officers found out to be in gangs.  Det. Daly said, We lock them up." The questions from the audience kept coming in as the time to wrap up was called by Professor Ali Al-Rahman.  The panel of experts stayed after the conference to give out more information on gang prevention and Deputy Warden Bailey gave the following words of advice: "Get involved with your community organizations. I'm a member of Officers for Christ and many other organizations.  The Correction Department has a program called R.A.P for youth.  The turn out for the conference and over an hour of Q&A shows a need for Gang Prevention and and answer to questions that were raised.  One member of the audience wanted to know "What type of colors do we look for?" I'm sure that there will be a part two to this conference due to the need for answers. The Nassau Community College and the Criminal Justice Department are setting new standards in providing solutions to crime and gangs  through law enforcement community networking and panels. Press Release

Gangs on long Island Criminal Justice Department Panel at Nassau Community College held March 13, 2002  Story and All Photos by Ralph E. Smith     Click on photo for large version Deputy Warden Bailey from GIU A Question from the floor Panel of experts  Students with questions Role Models are needed Ali Ali-Rahman Over 500 in audience Gangs on Long Island? Hey, I changed my life Det. Wes Daly Jr. What can my child do? More questions for panel A member of audience Students are concerned What can teachers do? Can the panel stay after? GIU from NYC Correction DW Bailey with 1 on 1 Questions after program Det Wes Daly  1 0n 1 for Det Daly D.W Bailey  Students with questions G.IU Staff after program Ali Al-Rahman & Bailey Exchange of ideas Ms. Steger, Ali, Bailey Students need answers! Law Enforcement Panel The Guardian Chronicle Building bridges to community, youth, & you!                      Ralph E. Smith Publisher  The College Cultural Program (516) 572-7153 Ralph E. Smith Publisher of the Guardian Chronicle

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