Gang signal

the world there are several gangs. Many of these gangs are more dangerous than others, but one thing that con-nects them is the number of crimes committed. Most of these gangs are involved with major drugs and weapons. Due to the amount of drug trafficking and gang violence there is a more rapid increase in the involvement of authorities, and cause the disturbance throughout the world. Around the world many people ask “What’s a gang?” or “How do you get in a gang?” A gang is a group of men or…

in the walls at night can make a simple mistake like put a skull or something that has to do with death, and because of that a gang can see that drawing and assume that a rival gang came and drew a death wish to the gang. This is why a lot of the neighborhood people are against drawing or painting on the walls close to their homes, because they just never know when gang members could get mad and try to attack whoever they see and that does not benefit anyone that lives in those neighborhoods. In…

Gang Membership Group Analysis Chong Lee, Devyn Stephens, Gabriela Solis, Quanie Dilldine CFS 143, Spring 2017 California State University, Fresno Youth in Gangs Gangs are organized groups of people who share common aspects like colors, signals, and engage in criminal activity (Capuzzi, Gross, 2014). On average, youth join gangs at the age of twelve. Those at risk are typically male, with poor academic success, experience poverty, and belong to a minority. These youth grow up…

an enlisted member of both Active Duty Air Force and the Georgia Air National Guard (GANG), I applied and was selected for a commission as an officer in the GANG. At the time of my selection I was serving as a full time aircraft maintenance technician in the GANG, and I was earning a good salary while enjoying job security. Being selected as an officer meant I would have to resign from my full time job with the GANG; therefore, after my training was complete, I would be left without employment…

Hostage Rescue Example: A member of the Las Colinas Vagos gang has captured one of our Officers, and his holding him as hostage at the Rodeo bank. The Las Colinas Vagos member is standing infront of the Rodeo bank with our Officer, the Officer has been tied up and a gun has been placed against his head by the Las Colinas Vagos member. Protocol Attempt to establish how many hostages have been taken before arrival. Upon arrival, secure the area. If you don't have the manpower, request Patrol…

older friends or family members. Currently, juvenalis are committing crimes because they know they are not going to be charged as adults. When influenced by older gang members the juvenalis will listen in order to fit in and become a part of their organization. The social learning theory can also be seen a lot in the relationships between gangs and its members. As read in the article by Ronald Akers, a positive attention from their group, or pleasure, for example, stealing or committing a…

information over body appearance. There are two rival gangs in the same town: Los Vatos Locos and Los Tres Puntos. You can tell a gang member apart from the other by their body appearance. Both gangs mark themselves on their left hands with a placazo (tattoo). Los Vatos Locos mark themselves with a “VL” tattoo, and Los Tres Puntos mark themselves with a “3P”, so everyone already knows which gang they clique with. Los Vatos Locos can also signal each other for whatever reason by using emblems.…

In the United States there has been an outbreak of gang activities. The influx of gang activity has made living in urban areas more dangerous than ever. One gang that is helping to fuel gang activity is the Trinitarios, a Dominican/Caribbean gang. This gang is tied closely with the Dominican Republic in both history and symbols. The Trinitarios are one of the most violent gangs in New York State because of their use unconventional weapons and the way they transport drugs. Despite their unusual…

prison gangs and committing serious crimes. For example, in the movie A Prophet, Malik killed Reyeb, but he never served a sentence for that offense. An individual could leave jail being worse than he or she went in. For example, Malik went to the detention center as a young boy who never knew anything about gangs but left this center as an assassin and a gang leader. Prison assassinations were common in most jails where one criminal mob would murder the leader or members of a rival gang. Drug…

Gangs in Spokane – How bad is it and what can we do about it? In the summer of 1994, I found myself entangled in a lifestyle nobody had seen coming, not even me. I had gone from honor roll student to thug gangster in just a matter of a few months. Life had changed dramatically, from not ever having been in any real trouble, to having multiple run-ins with the law, and an entire police force in the city of Spokane with my picture and vehicle info on their clipboards. I was running with a local…