MODULE 36 Extremists in the Correctional Setting Gangs & Terrorism

MODULE 36Extremists in the Correctional Setting

Gangs & Terrorism

A. Objective

1. 182: Describe techniques & procedures correctional employees should

follow regarding the potential confrontations with members of terrorist groups.

Extremist in the Correctional Setting –Gangs & Terrorist


B. Definitions

1. Gangs

a. A group of people working or acting

together in a criminal way


2. Terrorist Groups

a. F. B. I. defines terrorism as the unlawful use of force or violence against

persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in the furtherance of political or social objectives


3. Strategic Threat Groups (STG)

a. Three or more individuals who possess in common a

distinctive goal, symbolism or philosophy, & pose a present or potential threat to the safety of staff, inmates or the public or possess identifiable skills or resources or engage in unauthorized activities


C. Formal prison gangs

1. First specifically identified gang began on west coast (Washington State),

Gypsy Jokers


2. Midwest & east identified Almighty Latin King Nation in 1940’s.

Street organization, later moved into prison systems.


3. Mexican Mafia, 1957, EME. Self protection, drugs, gambling and extortion

from northern Hispanics


4. Black Guerrilla Family, 1966, BGF. To control other inmates & violently overthrow prison system. Still exist today identified at the Maryland

House of Corrections Annex, 1997


5. Nuestra Family, 1967, NF. Latino culture with revolutionary faction, protection of northern Hispanics.


6. Aryan Brotherhood, AB. Self protection for white inmates from black

inmates. White supremacist philosophy. Moved in on organized crime operations.


7. Texas Syndicate, TS. Hispanic inmates from Texas with common origin for criminal activities

a. Spread to major state & federal

facilities through 1960’s & 70’s

b. Growth assisted by slow

development of policies


D. Effects of Gangs & Terrorists in Corrections

1. Impact of gangs on the staff, inmates & the system

a. Assaultsb. Selected targets (hits)c. Fear & distrustd. Security threat


e. Increased tension

2. Escapes

a. Disruption of institutional services

i. Visits

ii. Educational/vocational programs

iii. Religious volunteers


E. Factors that Influence Growth of Gangs

1. Overcrowding

2. Legal decisions

3. Media attention

4. Racial imbalance

5. Cultural differences


6. Transfers

7. Gang activity in communities

8. Administrative decisions

9. Instability

10. Other


F. Indicators

1. The common signsa. Graffiti/languageb. Tattoosc. Clothing/Appearanced. Hand signs & writinge. Music


G. Management Strategies to Gangs & Terrorist Groups

1. Administrative Responses

a. Passive (Reaction)i. Ignores informationii. Denies existence of

gangs


iii. Downplay gang activities

iv. Handle incidents on a case by case basis

v. Administration gives token responses

vi. Band-Aid solutions


b. Aggressive (Proactive)

i. Recognize existence of problem

ii. Goal--Effectively stop or hinder gang activities


c. Gain controli. Give inmates incentive not

to join gangs

ii. Disrupt gang communication

iii. Protect those not involved


H. Officer & Staff Precautions

1. You must follow all institutional rules & regulations for your safety.

2. Report suspicious activity


3. Be firm, fair & impartial

4. Prepare mentally for your job

5. Deal with the stress

6. Safety is paramount


I. Gangs Associated in Maryland & Inside

Our Institutions

1. Baltimore City Gangs

a. Black Mafia

b. CBS

c. Cherry Hill Gang


d. Collington Organized Group

(Collington Ave)

e. Crypts

f. O’Donnell Heights

g. Dutch Village

h. East Side Dog Pound


i. East Side Mob

j. The Federal Street Posse

k. Hollander Roads

l. Insane Bloods (From Kansas City)

m. Jamaican Black Mafia

n. Junction Crew


o. Li’l Dutch

p. M&B (Madison and Bradford)

q. Marble Hall

r. McCade Boys

s. Monroe and Ridge

t. Murphy and Pulaski


u. Murphy Homes

v. NFL

w. North and Pulaski

x. OYC (Old York and Cater)

y. Park Heights

z. SCU


aa. Skinheads

bb. The Southern Boys

cc. Swansea Boys

dd. TC 93 (Taggers?)

ee. 20th and Barclay

ff. White Mafia

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MODULE 36 Extremists in the Correctional Setting Gangs & Terrorism