Monthly Meetings
California Gang Investigators Association
Monthly Training Meeting
ASIAN GANGS
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
09:30 - Pomona PD Briefing
1000-1200 - Asian Gangs
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There is little doubt that out of the approximately 1.6 million Asian immigrants who reside in Los Angeles County, hundreds of crimes committed by the very same immigrants go unreported.
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For instance, in the past ten years, Chinese criminal enterprises transitioned from street gangs to an ad-hoc type of organizational enterprises that have been assimilated with the community. Most recently, the newly arrived Chinese immigrants have formed undetectable organizations that engage in drug trafficking, money laundering, major credit card fraud, and unlawful cultivation of marijuana.
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This class is designed to familiarize patrol officers and criminal investigators with the fundamental precepts of Asian gangs and Asian organized crime enterprises. Attendees will be taught the basic criminal activities committed by the Asian criminal enterprises.
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Topics Covered:
· Brief history of Asian gangs
· Updates on Asian gang activities in Southern California and transnationally
· Introduction of indoor marijuana grow and its collateral impact on Asian organized crimes
· Case Study of People v. Andy Chen (Money, Marijuana, and Murder)
· Combating Asian organized crimes today
· Detailed analysis of investigative means
· Current intelligence on how Asian organized crime enterprises are operating
· Nexus to the south of the U.S. border
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Instructor: Tom Yu (LASD Ret.)
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
09:30 - Pomona PD Briefing
1000-1200 - Asian Gangs
LOCATION:
Pomona Water Department, 752 W. Commercial St., Pomona, CA 91768
As a deputy sheriff, Tom worked custody and patrol assignments before being promoted to detective. As a Gang Investigator, Tom was assigned to the Operation Safe Streets Bureau – Asian Gang Team and was duly deputized as a Task Force Officer with the Federal Bureau of Investigation- Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force. Tom has investigated crimes of murder, shootings, robberies, major narcotics, kidnappings, and carjacking.
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Tom’s law practice is devoted to defending police officers and federal agents in criminal, civil, and administrative cases. Tom is licensed to practice law in California (both state court and federal court) and the District of Columbia. He is a former United States Marine and retired detective from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
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Parking is limited and street parking is available.
• The training session is FREE for CGIA members.
• Law Enforcement credentials will be checked prior to entrance.