The mission of the ECGIA is to respond to the proliferation of gangs in our society, and to assist in their exposure and efficient eradication.  The ECGIA aims to increase the awareness of gangs in our society, and to assist law enforcement and related agencies in a cooperative effort to combat the gang activity. The ECGIA is committed to providing valuable and current information, and establishing a network between the ECGIA membership, fellow associations, and law enforcement agencies.

In line with our mission, the ECGIA award was created in 2007 to recognize the overall activities and achievements of criminal justice professionals in the field of criminal street gangs.  The award's qualifications include, but are not limited to; effort, innovative service to the community, enforcement actions, intelligence gathering and/or dissemination, gang prevention, gang training, efficiency, and results.