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Introduction To Gangs

This overview of gangs explores the defining characteristics, structure, and motivations behind gang activities. According to California Penal Code 186.22, a gang consists of three or more individuals who share a common name or symbol while engaging in criminal activities such as burglary, assault, and drug sales. It details the hierarchy within gangs, including associates, active members, and hard-core criminals. The presentation also outlines various prison gangs, including the Mexican Mafia and Aryan Brotherhood, and discusses gang motivations, from territorial disputes to the pursuit of respect and belonging.

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Introduction To Gangs

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  1. Introduction To Gangs (portions of original ppt)

  2. What is a Gang? 186.22 P.C. • Group of three or more • Common name or symbol • Individually or collectively • Engage in criminal activity - Burglary, Rape, Assault, Robbery, etc. - Witness intimidation - Weapon violations - Drug sales

  3. Gang Structure • 60% associates • From neighborhood • School • Claim to be cool • 30% active members • Lifestyle…way of living • Putting in time for gang • 10% hard core • Career criminals • Prison gang members

  4. Prison Gangs • Mexican Mafia “EME” • 1957 out of Tracy Juvenile Facility • East LA Hispanics • Now all Southern California Hispanic gangsters • Aligned with Aryan Brotherhood (AB) against NF • Nuestra Familia “NF” • 1966 out of San Quentin Prison • Northern California Hispanics • Aligned with Black Guerilla Family (BGF) against EME

  5. Prison Gangs • Black Guerrilla Family “BGF” • 1966 out of San Quentin • Off spring of Black Panthers • Aligned with NF • Against AB and EME

  6. Prison Gangs • Aryan Brotherhood “AB” • 1966 out of San Quentin • White Supremacy • Biker types • Aligned with EME • Against BGF and NF • Asian Brotherhood “(5T’s)” • Bloods and Crips • Nazi Low Riders

  7. Street Gang Motivations • Territory • Barrio • Neighborhood • Profit • Crimes • Drugs • Political Beliefs • Racism • Hate

  8. All Employ (Tactics) • Violence • Sign of strength • One can not show weakness • Intimidation • Sign of strength • Cause fear • Greed • Money, flash, and toys • Immediate gratification

  9. All Seek • Respect • Earned • Putting in work, making bones • Recognition • Reputation • Crimes • Belonging • Part of a group • Part of a family

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