CRIMINAL STREET CRIMINAL STREET GANGSGANGS
Gang Community Response TeamGang Community Response Team
Snohomish County Regional Gang Snohomish County Regional Gang Work GroupWork Group
Personal introductionPersonal introduction
What’s a gang?What’s a gang?
Three or more personsThree or more persons
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Name, signs, or symbolsName, signs, or symbols
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Criminal activityCriminal activity
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Criminal Street GangCriminal Street Gang
Pro Sports
NFL
Teams
Fans
Fans
Support S
taffSup
port
Sta
ff
Adve
rtisi
ng
Advertising
Prison Gang or Nation
Gang(e.g., Surenos)
Local Set
Emul
ator
s Emulators
Ass
ocia
tes A
ssociates
Gra
ffiti
Graffiti
• Protection• Money & Drugs• Control of the
Environment• Racial / Cultural
Similarities• Common enemies• Respect
• Acceptance by Peers
• Loyalty and Reward• Recruitment• Intimidation• Control of Turf
MOTIVATORS FOR JOININGCRIMINAL STREET GANGS
“SENSE OF BELONGING”
RecruitingRecruitingAt SchoolAt School
Outsiders visiting middle schoolsOutsiders visiting middle schoolsMyspace.comMyspace.comFacebookFacebookBoys and Girls ClubBoys and Girls ClubYMCAYMCASkateparksSkateparksCity LibrariesCity Libraries
NomenclatureNomenclature
Wanna-be: kid/hang-around who has not proven Wanna-be: kid/hang-around who has not proven themselves to become a full fledged gang member.themselves to become a full fledged gang member.
OG: Original Gangster.OG: Original Gangster. Jumped-in: Process of gang initiationJumped-in: Process of gang initiation Sexed-in: Gang initiation option available to female Sexed-in: Gang initiation option available to female
prospectsprospects
Street Gangs in Snohomish Co.Street Gangs in Snohomish Co.
Folk Nation (BGD, GD, GDN)Folk Nation (BGD, GD, GDN)CripsCripsBloodsBloodsAsian gangs (TRG, OLB, F23)Asian gangs (TRG, OLB, F23)Hispanic gangs (Surenos, Nortenos, MS)Hispanic gangs (Surenos, Nortenos, MS) Insane Clown Posse (ICP)Insane Clown Posse (ICP)Hate groupsHate groups
Gangster Disciples, Maniac Latin Gangster Disciples, Maniac Latin Disciples, Black Gangster DisciplesDisciples, Black Gangster Disciples
Area of Origin:Area of Origin:1960s / Chicago1960s / Chicago
Colors and Numbers:Colors and Numbers:BlackBlack, , GreyGrey, & White, & White274 (BGD), 74 (GD)274 (BGD), 74 (GD)Right side orientated Right side orientated
Rivals: Rivals: People NationPeople Nation
Black P Stone Nation, Vice Lords, Latin Black P Stone Nation, Vice Lords, Latin King Nation King Nation
Area of Origin:Area of Origin:1960s / Chicago1960s / Chicago
Colors and Numbers:Colors and Numbers:BlackBlack, , red, red, yellowyellowLeft side orientated Left side orientated
Rivals: Rivals: Folk NationFolk Nation
CripsCripsArea of Origin:Area of Origin:
Los Angeles, CA / 1960sLos Angeles, CA / 1960sColors:Colors:
BlueBlue, , Light BlueLight Blue, , OrangeOrange Rivals: Rivals:
BloodsBloodsBGD & BGD & SurenosSurenos (locally) (locally)
CRIPSCRIPS
BloodsBloodsBloodsBloodsArea of Origin:Area of Origin:
Los Angeles, CA / 1960sLos Angeles, CA / 1960sColors:Colors:
RedRed& & GreenGreenRivals:Rivals:
CripsCrips
SurenosSurenos = “Southerners” in Spanish = “Southerners” in SpanishArea of Origin:Area of Origin:
South of Bakersfield, CASouth of Bakersfield, CA1960s1960sLa Eme (Mexican Mafia)La Eme (Mexican Mafia)
Color and numberColor and numberBlue, Blue, Black, andBlack, and BrownBrown (depends on set)(depends on set)Number 13, X3, or XIII (18 for 18Number 13, X3, or XIII (18 for 18 thth Street) Street)
Rival: Rival: NortenosNortenos
NortenosNortenos = “Northerner” in Spanish = “Northerner” in SpanishArea of Origin:Area of Origin:
North of BakersfieldNorth of BakersfieldNuestra Familia (Our Family)Nuestra Familia (Our Family)
Color and Number:Color and Number:RedRedNumber 14Number 14
Rival: Rival: SurenosSurenos
Mara Salvatrucha 13Mara Salvatrucha 13 Mara SalvatruchaMara Salvatrucha (MS) = “Beware the (MS) = “Beware the
Salvadoran gang”Salvadoran gang” Area of Origin:Area of Origin:
LA areaLA area 1980s1980s
Colors and Number:Colors and Number: Light BlueLight Blue and White (El Salvadorian flag) and White (El Salvadorian flag)
Also Also BlueBlue and and GreyGrey Number 13Number 13
Rival: Everyone…Rival: Everyone…
Asian GangsAsian Gangs Tiny Rascal Gangsters (TRG), Flipside 23 (F23), Tiny Rascal Gangsters (TRG), Flipside 23 (F23),
Oriental Loco Boyz (OLB), Asian Bloods, Tres Oriental Loco Boyz (OLB), Asian Bloods, Tres Neshso Boyz (TNB), Loco Boyz, Asian BoyzNeshso Boyz (TNB), Loco Boyz, Asian Boyz
Area of Origin:Area of Origin: LA and San Francisco areas, also LA and San Francisco areas, also Chicago and NewChicago and New York York 1980s1980s
Colors and Number:Colors and Number: Dependant of setDependant of set
Rival: corresponding rival gangsRival: corresponding rival gangs
INSANE CLOWN POSSE – ICPINSANE CLOWN POSSE – ICPMales – JuggalosMales – JuggalosFemales – JuggalettsFemales – Juggaletts
Gang?Gang?Gang set vs FamilyGang set vs Family
Rivals:Rivals:Depends upon locationDepends upon location
Extremist / Aryan “Gangs”•Skinheads
Skinheads•White supremacist groups
•Neo-Nazi•Anti-gay•Anti-immigrant
•Militaristic, anarchist
Extremist / Aryan “Gangs”•Peckerwoods
Peckerwoods•White supremacist•Neo-Nazi•Identifiers:
•Woody woodpecker•Swastikas and other•Nazi symbols•Letters PW or APW•Numbers 88, 16, 23
Extremist / Aryan “Gangs”•Hammerskins
Hammerskins
•Neo-Nazi, etc.•Name comes from a PinkFloyd song on The Wall•Identifiers:
•Crossed Hammers•Confederate flags•Nazi symbols: swastikas,iron cross, Celtic cross•HFFH•Otherwise similar to Skinheads
GANGSGANGS
What sets and how to ID?What sets and how to ID?
Asian GangsFlipside 23 Oriental Loco BoyzAsian Bloods Tiny Rascal Gangsters Loco Boyz Tres Nissho BoysAsian Boyz
Traditional Black Gangs
West Covina Crips 99 Acez (Folk)
East Side Piru Loony Goons (LG)
74 Hoover Crips Goon Squad Crips
900 Blk Bloods Rollin’ 60s Crips
116th Street Bloods
83 Gangster Crips
Pacific Islander Bloods
Miscellaneous Gangs
Outta Control Hustlers
Native Gangster Crips
Native Son Bloods
Waco Boyz
Black Out Mafia
Insane Clown Posse (multiple “families”)
Hispanic gangs
Santa Muertes Surenos MS13 (PLS)
Sureno Villains MS13 (LKS)
South Side Surenos 18th Street (Surenos)
South Side Criminals Brown Pride Soldiers
Brown Pride South Side Locos
La Familia Wetback Power
Vatos Locos Surenos North Side Locos (14)
Little Valley Locetos North Side Pride (14)
Florencia 13 (NHD) Des Madrosos
Mexican Pride Surenos Southland Villains
South Side 13 South Side Tokers
Southside Latin Kings West Side Queens
South Central Kings Brown Side Raza
Evergreen Flats
Cold Blooded Loco Salvachukas (CBLS – MS 13)
Sno. Co. Gang ActivitySno. Co. Gang Activity
Asian Gangs = AG
AG
ICP = Jug
Nortenos = Nor
MS 13 = MS
BGD = GD
Bloods = B
Crips = CGD
NorMS
C
B
Surenos = Sur
Sur
AGAG
AG
AG AG
Jug
Jug
Jug
GD
GD
Nor
MS
CC
C
BB
B
B
B
B
Sur
Sur
Sur
Sur
Sur
Sur
Sur
Sur
Sur
Sur
Sur Sur
Sur
Sur
SurBrown Pride = BP
BP
BP
BP
GD
C
C GDB
NorMS
MS
Sur
C
Nor
Things to look for…Things to look for…
Clothing itemsClothing items
TattoosTattoos
Hand signsHand signs
GraffitiGraffiti
Artwork Artwork
Dress to IdentifyDress to Identify
Clothing ColorsClothing ColorsJewelryJewelryBackpacksBackpacksCholo StyleCholo StyleGroomingGroomingBrandsBrandsBeltsBelts
Dress Code InformationDress Code Information
Model Dress Code Model Dress Code includes:includes:
Old English WritingOld English Writing Colored Shoe LacesColored Shoe Laces HatsHats BandanasBandanas Socks up/Shorts OverSocks up/Shorts Over Long beltsLong belts Shaved eyebrowsShaved eyebrows
Gang identification - ClothingGang identification - Clothing
Gang identification - TattoosGang identification - Tattoos
Gang identification - TattoosGang identification - Tattoos
Gang identification – Hand SignsGang identification – Hand Signs
Gang Graffiti: Environmental Gang Graffiti: Environmental CluesClues
Gang identification – “Artwork”Gang identification – “Artwork”
Types of Incidents where Gang Types of Incidents where Gang Membership may play a role:Membership may play a role:
StabbingsStabbingsShootingsShootingsRobberyRobberyBlunt force injuriesBlunt force injuriesRapeRapeDomestic Violence Incidents Domestic Violence Incidents Child AssaultsChild Assaults
Gang Violence and SafetyGang Violence and Safety
- Suspects may go to the location where Suspects may go to the location where they believe victim is being treated.they believe victim is being treated.
- If injuries requiring medical care were the If injuries requiring medical care were the result of gang conflict, be mindful that both result of gang conflict, be mindful that both sides of the same conflict may respond to sides of the same conflict may respond to the same location.the same location.
TestTest
What are the 3 elements of gang What are the 3 elements of gang membership per the RCW?membership per the RCW?A. Tattoos, 5 members, gunsA. Tattoos, 5 members, gunsB. 3+ members, common identifier, criminal B. 3+ members, common identifier, criminal
activityactivityC. 3+ members, common household, regular C. 3+ members, common household, regular
meetings meetings
TestTest
Of the following symbols, which is Of the following symbols, which is associated/ integrated into gang associated/ integrated into gang artwork/tattoosartwork/tattoosA.A.
B. B.
C. C.
Questions to ask parents…Questions to ask parents…
Signs of Gang Involvement, Signs of Gang Involvement, continuedcontinued
Displays or produces specific artwork or Displays or produces specific artwork or gang symbols on school books, clothing, gang symbols on school books, clothing, walls.walls.
Has unexplained injuries consistent with a Has unexplained injuries consistent with a physical altercation.physical altercation.
Has unexplained cash, clothing, jewelry or Has unexplained cash, clothing, jewelry or high-end electronics.high-end electronics.
Feels the need to carry some type of Feels the need to carry some type of weapon. weapon.
Signs of Gang InvolvementSigns of Gang Involvement
Shows interest in a particular color and Shows interest in a particular color and dislike for another.dislike for another.
Insists on wearing specific logos or Insists on wearing specific logos or particular types of clothing.particular types of clothing.
Use of unusual hand signals to Use of unusual hand signals to communicate with friends.communicate with friends.
New or unusual interest in gang influenced New or unusual interest in gang influenced music, videos, movies or web sites.music, videos, movies or web sites.
Signs of Gang Involvement, Signs of Gang Involvement, continuedcontinued
Won’t let you view their social sites or cell Won’t let you view their social sites or cell phone.phone.
Exhibits negative behaviors not common Exhibits negative behaviors not common with that child.with that child.
Advice for parentsAdvice for parents
Get involved in the lives of the kids in your Get involved in the lives of the kids in your community, show you are interested in their community, show you are interested in their daily activities.daily activities.
Know your own child’s friends. Meet with Know your own child’s friends. Meet with them and possibly their parents. Friends who them and possibly their parents. Friends who do not want to meet you have something to do not want to meet you have something to hide.hide.
Have your child active during and after school, Have your child active during and after school, whether it be a school function or a whether it be a school function or a community based facility or event.community based facility or event.
Advice for parentsAdvice for parents
Be a good role model and mentor. Kids Be a good role model and mentor. Kids learn and follow based on their learn and follow based on their environment.environment.
Set limits and restrictions in regards to Set limits and restrictions in regards to phones, curfew and the internet.phones, curfew and the internet.
REMEMBER!...You are the adult! You’re REMEMBER!...You are the adult! You’re not alone. Seek help and resources, there not alone. Seek help and resources, there are many services out there to assist.are many services out there to assist.
Addressing Gangs in Sno. Co. Addressing Gangs in Sno. Co.
INFORMATION SHARING – INFORMATION SHARING – Snohomish County Regional Gang MeetingSnohomish County Regional Gang Meeting Regional School Resource Officers MeetingRegional School Resource Officers Meeting
PREVENTION / INTERVENTION – PREVENTION / INTERVENTION – Gang Community Response TeamGang Community Response Team
SURPRESSION – SURPRESSION – Education of local law enforcementEducation of local law enforcement
PUBLIC AWARENESS – PUBLIC AWARENESS – Gang awareness training (schools)Gang awareness training (schools)
Are you ready to help your community? Leave us a message with your contact information at 425-388-6666
http://www.wevaluekids.org/gangs
Ann GiffordDirector of Community Partnerships, SCSO425-388-3393
Gang Community Response Team (G-CRT)
QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?
Officer Sunny TaylorOfficer Sunny TaylorEverett Police DepartmentEverett Police Department
Gang Resource OfficerGang Resource OfficerDesk # (425) 257-7496Desk # (425) 257-7496Cell # (425) 754-4568Cell # (425) 754-4568
[email protected]@ci.everett.wa.us
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