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GANGS
AND GANG AWARENESS
Objectives 1. You will learn the definitions of the term GANG.
2. You will learn the reasons why kids join gangs and the levels of gang involvement.
3. You will learn the profile of a gang member and colors, clothing and tattoos associated with gang members.
4. You will learn about the founders and history of two of the most dangerous gangs.
Objectives
Disclaimer
The information contained in this presentation is used as a general guide and not the primary source of identification of gangs. This presentation is to educate and inform the public on gangs only.
An ongoing organization, association, or group of 3 or more persons, with a common interest, bond or activity. Characterized by the commission of , or involvement in, a pattern of criminal or delinquent behavior.
Gang Definition
Reasons to Join a GANG
Protection
Poverty
Emotional Needs
Social Support
Doitnow.org
FACTORS OF GANG LIFE Natural Family vs. Gang Family
POWER
MONEY
SEX
DRUGS
PROTECTION
• Level I - Fantasy
• Knows about gangs primarily from newspaper, newscasts, and the movies. May or may not know about “real” gangs. Sees gang members as “living out a fantasy”.
• Level II - At Risk
• Knows about gangs and gang members, first hand. Casually and occasionally associates with gang members.
Levels of Gang Involvement
• Lives in or near gang areas (turf). May like and/or admire the gang lifestyle but not participate fully.
• Level III - Wannabe, Associate
• Knows and likes gang members, first hand.
• Regularly associates with gang members. Considers gangs and related activity as normal, acceptable or admirable.
Level of Gang cont.
• Level V - Hard-core gang member
• Totally committed to the gang and gang lifestyle. Totally rejects anyone other than the gang. Is considered hard core by self, other gang members and authorities. Will commit any act with the approval of a demand from the gang. Does not accept any authority other than the gang.
Level of Gangs
WHAT ARE YOUR KIDS DOING?
Video Games
Sports
Music
• How Many Gangs Members are in Mecklenburg County?
• There are over 1200 gang members in Mecklenburg County.
• Crips
• Rollin 60’s, Grave Yard, Insane 60’s
• Dirty Inc, Gunna Boyz, Folk, KTK
• Goon Squad, TTG
• Bloods
Morris Farms Gorillas, Gshyne, New Jack, MS13, Sur 13
Gangs in Mecklenburg County
Gang Identifiers
Folk Nation People Nation Hispanic Gangs
GANG CATEGORIES
BLOODS
CRIPS
MS13
SUR 13
Traditional Gangs
PEOPLE NATION
PEOPLE NATION
PEOPLE NATION
PEOPLE NATION
• CHARACTERISTICS Fading to the left
#5
5 point star
“5 poppin 6 droppin”
Red
BLAT
BLOODS
BLOODS
• Morris Farms Gorillas
• Gshyne
• Beatties Ford Bloods
• NJ
AREA BLOOD SETS
BLOODS
BLOODS
BLOODS
BLOODS
Hand Signs
• Several gang members use non-verbal communications :
• Wiping Face- identifies Police
• Rub Stomach- Surround enemy, get ready to attack
• Wipe Bottom of Shoe- Identifies an enemy
BLOODS
FOLK NATION
FOLK NATION
FOLK NATION
• CHARACTERISTICS • Fading to the right
• #6
• 6 point star
• “6 poppin 5 droppin”
• Blue
• CLAT
CRIPS
• Rollin 60’s
• Grave Yard Gangsta
• Dirty Inc
• Goon Squad Kut Throat Killerz, Kut Throat Kommitte
CRIPS
CRIPS
CRIPS
HIDDEN VALLEY KINGS
HV KINGS
• K- krucial
• I-islamic
• N-nubian
• G-gods
HV Kings
Paco Grier- OK
• Shot and killed in 2003
Rosco Abel-OK
Took over decided to do business differently
HV KINGS
Hispanic/Latino Gangs
Very Dangerous Mexicans
18th Street
Surenos or Sur-13
Vatos Locos
Latin Kings
Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13)
Malditos
Mexican Mafia
MS 13
What does MS 13 mean?
MS 13
• Ernesto “Smokey” Miranda- Founders
• Julio Cesar
• Ernesto immigrated to LA in the 80’s
MS 13
MS 13
MS 13
MS 13
MS 13
SUR 13
• A Chicano Street Gang from LA
• Originated in 1960’s
• There color is mainly blue but are seen wearing gray, white, black
• Tats
• 3 dots represents mi vida loca “my crazy life”
• Theater faces- laugh now, cry later
Hispanic Gangs Symbols Mexican Mafia Latin Kings
• TTG started by the Rap Group, Wocka Flocka Flame, and he has a rap song called Trained To Go.
• A loosely group of young men ranging from 13-20 throughout Mecklenburg County.
• Not documented as gang yet.
• However, they are known to do break-ins throughout the county.
TTG BOYS
CHECKLIST
1. Is graffiti showing up in your neighborhood or school?
2. Has any graffiti been crossed out by other graffiti?
3. Do some students or young people in the neighborhood wear noticeable “colors,” bandanas or tattoos?
4. Do some students or neighborhoods display behavior that may be gang related, such as meeting in groups?
5. Do some students or neighborhood kids flash hand signals?
CHECKLIST
1. Is graffiti showing up in your neighborhood or school?
2. Has any graffiti been crossed out by other graffiti?
3. Do some students or young people in the neighborhood wear noticeable “colors,” bandanas or tattoos?
4. Do some students or neighborhoods display behavior that may be gang related, such as meeting in groups?
5. Do some students or neighborhood kids flash hand signals?
CHECKLIST
12. Has the truancy rate noticeably increased during the past year?
13. Have the number of racial incidents increased in the community and/or school.
14. Does the community have a history of gang presence or activity?
15. Is there an increasing presence of “informal” social groups with unusual names such as “SUR” or “East Side”?
16. Have your children come home with bruises for no reason.
Warning Signs That Your Child May be Involved with a Gang
• Admits to hanging out with kids in gangs
• Shows an unusual interest in one or two particular colors of clothing or a particular logo
• Has an unusual interest in gangster-influenced music, videos, movies, websites
• Uses unusual hand signals to communicate with friends
• Has specific drawings or gang symbols on school books, clothes, wall, or tattoos
• Comes home with unexplained physical injuries (fight related bruises, injuries to hands and knuckles)
Warning Signs That Your Child May be Involved with a Gang
• Has unexplained cash or goods, such as clothing or jewelry
• Carries a weapon
• Has been in trouble with police
• Exhibits negative changes in behavior such as: – Withdrawing from family
– Declining in school attendance, performance, behavior
– Staying out late without reason
– Displaying an unusual desire for secrecy
– Exhibiting signs of drug abuse
– Breaking the rules constantly
– Speaking in gang style slang
List provide by COPS Office
What Parents can do to
Prevent Gang
Involvement
• Spend quality time with your child
• Get involved in your child’s school activities
• Know your child’s friends and their families
• Encourage good study habits
• Teach your child how to cope with peer pressure
• Help your child develop good conflict/resolutions skills (www.safeyouth.org/scripts/teens/conflict.asp)
• Encourage your child to participate in positive afterschool activities with adult supervision (rec centers, organized sports, youth groups)
• Take action in your neighborhood (create an alliance, report and remove graffiti)
• Talk with your child about the dangers and consequences of gang involvement. Let them know that you don’t want to see him/her hurt or arrested
• Explain to your child that he/she should NOT:
-associate with gang members
-attend parties or social events sponsored by gang members
-use hand signs, symbols, or language that is meaningful to gangs
-wear clothing including specific colors, which may have meaning to gangs in your area
provided by COPS office
Community Involvement
• Teach Children
• Get Involved
• Use Common Sense Tips
• Report Crimes and Suspicious Activities
• Get to Know Your Neighbors
Community Involvement
• Find a group or start one of your own
• Become a mentor/tutor
• Become active in youth affairs
• Become familiar with the network of youth-serving agencies in the community
• Neighborhood clean-up and beautification projects
Summary
• You have learned what a gang is and how to identify gang activity in your area.
• You have learned warning signs that your child may be involved with a gang and how you can prevent it.
• You learned what you as a community can do about gang activity.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Police Dept.
Angelia B Cathcart
Detective
980-343-2762
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