The area of Oakdale and Second has not had a large amount of recent "gang activity". The gangs in El Cajon tend to be transient in nature and the area where they hang out typically tends to be wherever their families move to in the city.

Remember that just because someone dresses in baggy clothes and wears his hair short or shaved does not make him a gang member. However, if you see subjects who are loitering in the area and you have reason to believe they may be up to criminal activity, please do not hesitate to call the police department's non-emergency line at 619-579-3311.