CRIMINAL STREET CRIMINAL STREET GANGSGANGS

Gang Community Response TeamGang Community Response Team

Snohomish County Regional Gang Snohomish County Regional Gang Work GroupWork Group

Personal introductionPersonal introduction

What’s a gang?What’s a gang?

Three or more personsThree or more persons

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Name, signs, or symbolsName, signs, or symbols

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Criminal activityCriminal activity

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Criminal Street GangCriminal Street Gang

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Prison Gang or Nation

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• Protection• Money & Drugs• Control of the

Environment• Racial / Cultural

Similarities• Common enemies• Respect

• Acceptance by Peers

• Loyalty and Reward• Recruitment• Intimidation• Control of Turf

MOTIVATORS FOR JOININGCRIMINAL STREET GANGS

“SENSE OF BELONGING”

RecruitingRecruitingAt SchoolAt School

Outsiders visiting middle schoolsOutsiders visiting middle schoolsMyspace.comMyspace.comFacebookFacebookBoys and Girls ClubBoys and Girls ClubYMCAYMCASkateparksSkateparksCity LibrariesCity Libraries

NomenclatureNomenclature

Wanna-be: kid/hang-around who has not proven Wanna-be: kid/hang-around who has not proven themselves to become a full fledged gang member.themselves to become a full fledged gang member.

OG: Original Gangster.OG: Original Gangster. Jumped-in: Process of gang initiationJumped-in: Process of gang initiation Sexed-in: Gang initiation option available to female Sexed-in: Gang initiation option available to female

prospectsprospects

Street Gangs in Snohomish Co.Street Gangs in Snohomish Co.

Folk Nation (BGD, GD, GDN)Folk Nation (BGD, GD, GDN)CripsCripsBloodsBloodsAsian gangs (TRG, OLB, F23)Asian gangs (TRG, OLB, F23)Hispanic gangs (Surenos, Nortenos, MS)Hispanic gangs (Surenos, Nortenos, MS) Insane Clown Posse (ICP)Insane Clown Posse (ICP)Hate groupsHate groups

Gangster Disciples, Maniac Latin Gangster Disciples, Maniac Latin Disciples, Black Gangster DisciplesDisciples, Black Gangster Disciples

Area of Origin:Area of Origin:1960s / Chicago1960s / Chicago

Colors and Numbers:Colors and Numbers:BlackBlack, , GreyGrey, & White, & White274 (BGD), 74 (GD)274 (BGD), 74 (GD)Right side orientated Right side orientated

Rivals: Rivals: People NationPeople Nation

Black P Stone Nation, Vice Lords, Latin Black P Stone Nation, Vice Lords, Latin King Nation King Nation

Area of Origin:Area of Origin:1960s / Chicago1960s / Chicago

Colors and Numbers:Colors and Numbers:BlackBlack, , red, red, yellowyellowLeft side orientated Left side orientated

Rivals: Rivals: Folk NationFolk Nation

CripsCripsArea of Origin:Area of Origin:

Los Angeles, CA / 1960sLos Angeles, CA / 1960sColors:Colors:

BlueBlue, , Light BlueLight Blue, , OrangeOrange Rivals: Rivals:

BloodsBloodsBGD & BGD & SurenosSurenos (locally) (locally)

CRIPSCRIPS

BloodsBloodsBloodsBloodsArea of Origin:Area of Origin:

Los Angeles, CA / 1960sLos Angeles, CA / 1960sColors:Colors:

RedRed& & GreenGreenRivals:Rivals:

CripsCrips

SurenosSurenos = “Southerners” in Spanish = “Southerners” in SpanishArea of Origin:Area of Origin:

South of Bakersfield, CASouth of Bakersfield, CA1960s1960sLa Eme (Mexican Mafia)La Eme (Mexican Mafia)

Color and numberColor and numberBlue, Blue, Black, andBlack, and BrownBrown (depends on set)(depends on set)Number 13, X3, or XIII (18 for 18Number 13, X3, or XIII (18 for 18 thth Street) Street)

Rival: Rival: NortenosNortenos

NortenosNortenos = “Northerner” in Spanish = “Northerner” in SpanishArea of Origin:Area of Origin:

North of BakersfieldNorth of BakersfieldNuestra Familia (Our Family)Nuestra Familia (Our Family)

Color and Number:Color and Number:RedRedNumber 14Number 14

Rival: Rival: SurenosSurenos

Mara Salvatrucha 13Mara Salvatrucha 13 Mara SalvatruchaMara Salvatrucha (MS) = “Beware the (MS) = “Beware the

Salvadoran gang”Salvadoran gang” Area of Origin:Area of Origin:

LA areaLA area 1980s1980s

Colors and Number:Colors and Number: Light BlueLight Blue and White (El Salvadorian flag) and White (El Salvadorian flag)

Also Also BlueBlue and and GreyGrey Number 13Number 13

Rival: Everyone…Rival: Everyone…

Asian GangsAsian Gangs Tiny Rascal Gangsters (TRG), Flipside 23 (F23), Tiny Rascal Gangsters (TRG), Flipside 23 (F23),

Oriental Loco Boyz (OLB), Asian Bloods, Tres Oriental Loco Boyz (OLB), Asian Bloods, Tres Neshso Boyz (TNB), Loco Boyz, Asian BoyzNeshso Boyz (TNB), Loco Boyz, Asian Boyz

Area of Origin:Area of Origin: LA and San Francisco areas, also LA and San Francisco areas, also Chicago and NewChicago and New York York 1980s1980s

Colors and Number:Colors and Number: Dependant of setDependant of set

Rival: corresponding rival gangsRival: corresponding rival gangs

INSANE CLOWN POSSE – ICPINSANE CLOWN POSSE – ICPMales – JuggalosMales – JuggalosFemales – JuggalettsFemales – Juggaletts

Gang?Gang?Gang set vs FamilyGang set vs Family

Rivals:Rivals:Depends upon locationDepends upon location

Extremist / Aryan “Gangs”•Skinheads

Skinheads•White supremacist groups

•Neo-Nazi•Anti-gay•Anti-immigrant

•Militaristic, anarchist

Extremist / Aryan “Gangs”•Peckerwoods

Peckerwoods•White supremacist•Neo-Nazi•Identifiers:

•Woody woodpecker•Swastikas and other•Nazi symbols•Letters PW or APW•Numbers 88, 16, 23

Extremist / Aryan “Gangs”•Hammerskins

Hammerskins

•Neo-Nazi, etc.•Name comes from a PinkFloyd song on The Wall•Identifiers:

•Crossed Hammers•Confederate flags•Nazi symbols: swastikas,iron cross, Celtic cross•HFFH•Otherwise similar to Skinheads

GANGSGANGS

What sets and how to ID?What sets and how to ID?

Asian GangsFlipside 23 Oriental Loco BoyzAsian Bloods Tiny Rascal Gangsters Loco Boyz Tres Nissho BoysAsian Boyz

Traditional Black Gangs

West Covina Crips 99 Acez (Folk)

East Side Piru Loony Goons (LG)

74 Hoover Crips Goon Squad Crips

900 Blk Bloods Rollin’ 60s Crips

116th Street Bloods

83 Gangster Crips

Pacific Islander Bloods

Miscellaneous Gangs

Outta Control Hustlers

Native Gangster Crips

Native Son Bloods

Waco Boyz

Black Out Mafia

Insane Clown Posse (multiple “families”)

Hispanic gangs

Santa Muertes Surenos MS13 (PLS)

Sureno Villains MS13 (LKS)

South Side Surenos 18th Street (Surenos)

South Side Criminals Brown Pride Soldiers

Brown Pride South Side Locos

La Familia Wetback Power

Vatos Locos Surenos North Side Locos (14)

Little Valley Locetos North Side Pride (14)

Florencia 13 (NHD) Des Madrosos

Mexican Pride Surenos Southland Villains

South Side 13 South Side Tokers

Southside Latin Kings West Side Queens

South Central Kings Brown Side Raza

Evergreen Flats

Cold Blooded Loco Salvachukas (CBLS – MS 13)

Sno. Co. Gang ActivitySno. Co. Gang Activity

Asian Gangs = AG

AG

ICP = Jug

Nortenos = Nor

MS 13 = MS

BGD = GD

Bloods = B

Crips = CGD

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Surenos = Sur

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Things to look for…Things to look for…

Clothing itemsClothing items

TattoosTattoos

Hand signsHand signs

GraffitiGraffiti

Artwork Artwork

Dress to IdentifyDress to Identify

Clothing ColorsClothing ColorsJewelryJewelryBackpacksBackpacksCholo StyleCholo StyleGroomingGroomingBrandsBrandsBeltsBelts

Dress Code InformationDress Code Information

Model Dress Code Model Dress Code includes:includes:

Old English WritingOld English Writing Colored Shoe LacesColored Shoe Laces HatsHats BandanasBandanas Socks up/Shorts OverSocks up/Shorts Over Long beltsLong belts Shaved eyebrowsShaved eyebrows

Gang identification - ClothingGang identification - Clothing

Gang identification - TattoosGang identification - Tattoos

Gang identification - TattoosGang identification - Tattoos

Gang identification – Hand SignsGang identification – Hand Signs

Gang Graffiti: Environmental Gang Graffiti: Environmental CluesClues

Gang identification – “Artwork”Gang identification – “Artwork”

Types of Incidents where Gang Types of Incidents where Gang Membership may play a role:Membership may play a role:

StabbingsStabbingsShootingsShootingsRobberyRobberyBlunt force injuriesBlunt force injuriesRapeRapeDomestic Violence Incidents Domestic Violence Incidents Child AssaultsChild Assaults

Gang Violence and SafetyGang Violence and Safety

- Suspects may go to the location where Suspects may go to the location where they believe victim is being treated.they believe victim is being treated.

- If injuries requiring medical care were the If injuries requiring medical care were the result of gang conflict, be mindful that both result of gang conflict, be mindful that both sides of the same conflict may respond to sides of the same conflict may respond to the same location.the same location.

TestTest

What are the 3 elements of gang What are the 3 elements of gang membership per the RCW?membership per the RCW?A. Tattoos, 5 members, gunsA. Tattoos, 5 members, gunsB. 3+ members, common identifier, criminal B. 3+ members, common identifier, criminal

activityactivityC. 3+ members, common household, regular C. 3+ members, common household, regular

meetings meetings

TestTest

Of the following symbols, which is Of the following symbols, which is associated/ integrated into gang associated/ integrated into gang artwork/tattoosartwork/tattoosA.A.

B. B.

C. C.

Questions to ask parents…Questions to ask parents…

Signs of Gang Involvement, Signs of Gang Involvement, continuedcontinued

Displays or produces specific artwork or Displays or produces specific artwork or gang symbols on school books, clothing, gang symbols on school books, clothing, walls.walls.

Has unexplained injuries consistent with a Has unexplained injuries consistent with a physical altercation.physical altercation.

Has unexplained cash, clothing, jewelry or Has unexplained cash, clothing, jewelry or high-end electronics.high-end electronics.

Feels the need to carry some type of Feels the need to carry some type of weapon. weapon.

Signs of Gang InvolvementSigns of Gang Involvement

Shows interest in a particular color and Shows interest in a particular color and dislike for another.dislike for another.

Insists on wearing specific logos or Insists on wearing specific logos or particular types of clothing.particular types of clothing.

Use of unusual hand signals to Use of unusual hand signals to communicate with friends.communicate with friends.

New or unusual interest in gang influenced New or unusual interest in gang influenced music, videos, movies or web sites.music, videos, movies or web sites.

Signs of Gang Involvement, Signs of Gang Involvement, continuedcontinued

Won’t let you view their social sites or cell Won’t let you view their social sites or cell phone.phone.

Exhibits negative behaviors not common Exhibits negative behaviors not common with that child.with that child.

Advice for parentsAdvice for parents

Get involved in the lives of the kids in your Get involved in the lives of the kids in your community, show you are interested in their community, show you are interested in their daily activities.daily activities.

Know your own child’s friends. Meet with Know your own child’s friends. Meet with them and possibly their parents. Friends who them and possibly their parents. Friends who do not want to meet you have something to do not want to meet you have something to hide.hide.

Have your child active during and after school, Have your child active during and after school, whether it be a school function or a whether it be a school function or a community based facility or event.community based facility or event.

Advice for parentsAdvice for parents

Be a good role model and mentor. Kids Be a good role model and mentor. Kids learn and follow based on their learn and follow based on their environment.environment.

Set limits and restrictions in regards to Set limits and restrictions in regards to phones, curfew and the internet.phones, curfew and the internet.

REMEMBER!...You are the adult! You’re REMEMBER!...You are the adult! You’re not alone. Seek help and resources, there not alone. Seek help and resources, there are many services out there to assist.are many services out there to assist.

Addressing Gangs in Sno. Co. Addressing Gangs in Sno. Co.

INFORMATION SHARING – INFORMATION SHARING – Snohomish County Regional Gang MeetingSnohomish County Regional Gang Meeting Regional School Resource Officers MeetingRegional School Resource Officers Meeting

PREVENTION / INTERVENTION – PREVENTION / INTERVENTION – Gang Community Response TeamGang Community Response Team

SURPRESSION – SURPRESSION – Education of local law enforcementEducation of local law enforcement

PUBLIC AWARENESS – PUBLIC AWARENESS – Gang awareness training (schools)Gang awareness training (schools)

Are you ready to help your community? Leave us a message with your contact information at 425-388-6666

http://www.wevaluekids.org/gangs

Ann GiffordDirector of Community Partnerships, SCSO425-388-3393

Gang Community Response Team (G-CRT)

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

Officer Sunny TaylorOfficer Sunny TaylorEverett Police DepartmentEverett Police Department

Gang Resource OfficerGang Resource OfficerDesk # (425) 257-7496Desk # (425) 257-7496Cell # (425) 754-4568Cell # (425) 754-4568

Sutaylor@ci.everett.wa.usSutaylor@ci.everett.wa.us