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FAQ

  • What is ONGIA?
    ONGIA (Organization for National Gang Information & Awareness) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and training law enforcement professionals, educators, and the public on gang-related issues, human trafficking, and organized crime.
  • Who can benefit from ONGIA’s resources and training?
    ONGIA’s training programs and resources are primarily designed for law enforcement professionals, corrections officers, border security personnel, legal professionals, educators, and community organizations involved in crime prevention.
  • Who can become a member of ONGIA?
    Membership is available exclusively to sworn members of the justice community, including: ✔ Police officers ✔ Corrections officers ✔ Border security officers ✔ Special constables ✔ Analysts and prosecutors involved in criminal justice
  • How do I become a member?
    To join ONGIA: 1️⃣ Fill out the membership verification form on our Membership page. 2️⃣ Upload proof of employment (e.g., agency ID). 3️⃣ Once verified, you will receive an email with payment instructions.
  • What are the benefits of becoming an ONGIA member?
    ✔ Access to exclusive training sessions and events ✔ Discounts on ONGIA’s annual conference and webinars ✔ Access to restricted content on gang tattoos, graffiti, case law, and investigative resources ✔ Networking with experts from law enforcement agencies across Canada
  • How much does membership cost?
    ONGIA offers an annual membership for $40, which provides full access to all membership benefits.
  • What types of training does ONGIA provide?
    ONGIA provides various online and in-person training programs, including: ✔ Webinars on gang-related crime trends ✔ Workshops on human trafficking prevention ✔ Annual training symposium featuring subject-matter experts
  • How can I register for a webinar or training session?
    Members can log in to their account and register for upcoming webinars. Non-members may also attend for a nominal fee.
  • Are ONGIA webinars free?
    ✔ Webinars are FREE for ONGIA paid members. ✔ Non-members can attend by paying $20 per webinar.
  • What are the sponsorship benefits?
    Sponsors receive benefits such as: ✔ Logo placement on ONGIA’s website and event materials ✔ Speaking opportunities at the National Training Symposium ✔ Recognition on social media and in official event communications
  • How does ONGIA help communities?
    ONGIA provides education and awareness programs for: ✔ Schools and youth organizations ✔ Community groups and social workers ✔ Law enforcement agencies working on crime prevention
  • Can ONGIA provide training for my organization?
    Yes! ONGIA offers custom training sessions tailored for different organizations. Contact us at info@ongia.ca to request a presentation or workshop.
  • How can my organization become a sponsor?
    To become an ONGIA sponsor, visit our Sponsors & Sponsorship Opportunities page and choose a sponsorship tier. You can also email us at business@ongia.ca for more details.
  • What are the sponsorship benefits?
    Sponsors receive benefits such as: ✔ Logo placement on ONGIA’s website and event materials ✔ Speaking opportunities at the National Training Symposium ✔ Recognition on social media and in official event communications
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