On Thursday, January 26th; A. Benjamin Mannes will be joining a panel of experts to address Gangs and cover the new book: “THE GANG LIFE: LAUGH NOW CRY LATER – SUPPRESSION AND PREVENTION” at the Union League in Philadelphia; Lincoln Memorial Hall at 5:30PM.

Mannes was a contributor to the book, highlighting his experiences both in federal & municipal law enforcement in New York and Washington and as a youth growing up in Los Angeles & New York during the turbulent “crack explosion” of the 1980s and 90s. The panel, hosted by the Union League chapter of the American Legion; will cover the state of gang-related crime in America today and discuss ways for law enforcement and the public to work together to address the issue.

PLEASE RSVP WITH THE UNION LEAGUE, MARY O’BRIEN: RSVP to ensure you get the opportunity to chat with subject matter experts. Come hear experts talk about insider research uncovered about how gangs are furthering their interests endangering ours. Mary O’Brien P: 215-587-6445 E: obrienm@unionleague.org