I absolutely believe that it is possible to communicate and develop a rapport with prison gang members. Such a relationship could raise additional problems for the inmate, such as personal safety. There are benefits to forming such a relationship.
Gang violence and crime according to the 2013 National Gang Threat Assessment report is on the rise. From 2011 results to the 2013 results, law enforcement saw a 5% increase in gang membership and violence, from 53% to 58%. Gang violence makes up a large portion of our nations violence and organized crime results. By developing rapport with and forming relationships with known gang members, we have and will increase our intelligence into the violence and gangs. The insight and intelligence gained through befriending gang members can provide law enforcement with better knowledge of how to combat such issues, what drives the gangs, and the inter-workings of the gangs.
The truth is gang members inside prison often times have a better understanding of the prison system and what goes on within the prison walls. History has shown that gangs still operate within the inside walls and often will still make the shot calls from within prison. Gangs are known to operate on respect. The treatment of the known gang members will go far in the rapport building stage. I believe that a corrections officer, by demonstrating ethics and …show more content…
(2014). Retrieved February 16, 2016, from https://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/national-gang-report-2013/view
Gangs: They poison our streets with drugs, violence, and all manner of crime. (2010). Retrieved February 16, 2016, from https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/vc_majorthefts/gangs/gangs
Maghan, J. (1994). Intelligence Gathering Approaches in Prison. Retrieved February 16, 2016, from http://www.jmfcc.com/INTELLIGENCE GATHERING IN PRISONS.pdf
Siegel, L. and Bartolla, C. (2014 2nd Edition, 2011). Corrections Today. Wadsworth Publishing. Belmont,
Gang violence and crime according to the 2013 National Gang Threat Assessment report is on the rise. From 2011 results to the 2013 results, law enforcement saw a 5% increase in gang membership and violence, from 53% to 58%. Gang violence makes up a large portion of our nations violence and organized crime results. By developing rapport with and forming relationships with known gang members, we have and will increase our intelligence into the violence and gangs. The insight and intelligence gained through befriending gang members can provide law enforcement with better knowledge of how to combat such issues, what drives the gangs, and the inter-workings of the gangs.
The truth is gang members inside prison often times have a better understanding of the prison system and what goes on within the prison walls. History has shown that gangs still operate within the inside walls and often will still make the shot calls from within prison. Gangs are known to operate on respect. The treatment of the known gang members will go far in the rapport building stage. I believe that a corrections officer, by demonstrating ethics and …show more content…
(2014). Retrieved February 16, 2016, from https://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/national-gang-report-2013/view
Gangs: They poison our streets with drugs, violence, and all manner of crime. (2010). Retrieved February 16, 2016, from https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/vc_majorthefts/gangs/gangs
Maghan, J. (1994). Intelligence Gathering Approaches in Prison. Retrieved February 16, 2016, from http://www.jmfcc.com/INTELLIGENCE GATHERING IN PRISONS.pdf
Siegel, L. and Bartolla, C. (2014 2nd Edition, 2011). Corrections Today. Wadsworth Publishing. Belmont,