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Problems for Today’s Communities
Deputy Russ Williams
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Regional Gang Task Force
Speaker Introduction Deputy Russ Williams
Deputy Sheriff for nearly 17 years
9 Years at LA County Sheriff’s Dept ○ 6 years working the jails
○ 3 years patrolling Temple Station areas
7+ years at Riverside Sheriff’s Dept ○ 3+ years working gangs
The views and information presented today are mine, many from my own experiences.
Most of the photos are public access from the internet. If you see someone pictured that you know, it DOES NOT mean they are a
gang member or involved in criminal activity.
Objectives
Learn what a gang is
Learn how to recognize gang members
Learn a little about guns, armed people,
and concealed carry
Learn to identify different styles of graffiti
Learn a little about drugs, the various
types of drugs, and drug dealers
Learn to NOT be a victim of crime
WHAT IS A CRIMINAL STREET GANG? California Penal Code 186.22
(STEP ACT)
A group of 3 or more people
With a common sign or symbol
Engaged in an ongoing criminal enterprise
RECOGNIZING GANG MEMBERS
Recognizing Gangsters
Gang Attire
Tattoos
Associates
Activities
TATTOOS
Baseball caps Washington Nationals
“W” for “west side”
Pittsburgh Pirates
Patterson Park or Pomona, P-Locs
St Louis Cardinals
Lime Street Gang
Cincinnati Reds
Corona Varrio Locos
HAND SIGNS
GUNS
Recognizing armed people
Loose fitting clothing
Bulges around waistband area
Touching gun or area of gun frequently
Concealed Carry (CCW) So you want to carry a gun for protection?
Train, Train, Train
CCW Procedures
Different in every county, see your local law enforcement
Must complete firearms safety course and qualify with your
gun
Cost is usually around $500.00
Requirements
○ 1. Legal resident
○ 2. At least 21 years of age
○ 3. Good Cause
○ 4. Good Moral Character
http://www.californiaconcealedcarry.com
GRAFITTI Tagger Crew or Gangsters ??
TAGGER CREWS AND GANGS
Usually coexist
Have different styles of graffiti
Typically are less violent
Main mission is to place “tag” as many
places as possible
Graffiti costs city large amounts of
money to remove
Riverside County Spends more than
$310,000 per year on graffiti abatement
TAGGER CREWS
DRUGS
WHAT DRUGS USERS BRING TO YOU
Increased crime in community
Vehicle thefts
Burglaries to cars and homes
Possible violence from rival gangs / dealers
Availability of drugs to kids in the
community
What Methamphetamine does to a person over time
How do you know if drugs are in
your community?
Dealers in the area
Vehicle traffic
Foot traffic
Bicycles traffic
Numerous visitors to houses that stay for a short
time
What you can do to avoid
becoming a victim
Don’t confront gang members
Call the police
Avoid being a burglary victim
Lock doors & windows
Alarm systems
Exterior lights with motion sensors
Dogs
Video surveillance
Alarm system sign out front or on window
Clear house of door hangers, pick up newspapers, have neighbor p/u when on vacation
Interior lights on random timers
Marijuana Grow Houses
Grow houses
Little traffic or rare visits by occupants
Fans on at night
Smell of marijuana around house
Electrical box work
○ 498(d) PC for stolen electricity
Butane canisters in trash
○ From producing concentrated cannabis
Questions?
Deputy Russ Williams
Riverside Country Sheriff’s Department
Gang Task Force Region 7
