Gangs Flashcards
What does the SC GANG PROVENTION ACT OF 2007 do?
Defines what a gang member is: an individual who is an active member of a criminal gang.
What is the definition of a pattern of criminal activity?
Four or more offenses listed within a two-year period, provided at least three offenses occurred after July 1st, 2007.
What is the VGTOF?
Violent Gang and Terrorist Organization File operated by NCIC; a safety tool that aids law enforcement in identifying members of violent gangs or terrorists.
What does NCIC stand for?
National Crime Information Center, operated by the state on a local level.
What is SC GangNET?
Similar to gang file, operated by SLED; aids law enforcement in identifying gangs in South Carolina.
What is SLED’s criteria in defining a gang member?
An individual admits to being a gang member or two of the following:
* Identified by a reliable informant
* Resides or frequents a criminal gang’s area
* Identified by independent information
* Arrested with the same gang consistently.
True or False: The purpose for defining a gang is intel gathering and officer safety.
True.
What is a forced move?
Moved for any reason but your own;
relocation of family,
relocation as part of a prison sentence,
job relocation,
natural disasters.
What is a Traditional Gang?
A gang that has a long period of time,
is organized,
values/goals/crimes, subgroups, and rituals.
What is a local gang?
A short-time operation
adopts signs or goals of a traditional gang
no effort to align with national leadership.
What is a Non-Traditional Gang?
Usually the first type of gang encountered; a transitional gang with a short life-span and struggling for identity.
What are the three types of gangs?
- Traditional Gang
- Hybrid Gang
- Non-Traditional Gang
What are the three types of people in gangs?
- Hardcore
- Members
- Associate/Peripheral
What are the rites of passage in gangs?
- Courted/blessed in
- Family ties
- Special skills
- Jumped/beat-up
- Sexed-in
- Commit a crime
- Trial by ordeal (hazing)
What is pure-intelligence in gang terms?
Graffiti.
What are the forms of gang communications?
- Written/verbal/slang
- Codes/ciphers
- Hand signs
True or False: A multifaceted approach is most effective?
True.
What are the five gang classifications?
- Cartel
- Hispanic
- Hate supremacy
- Traditional
- Motorcycle
What are some ways gangs spread?
- Forced moves
- Crime
- Entertainment
- Technology
When and where did modern-day gangs start?
Early 19th century New York.
Which gang had the first recognized leader?
Which gang was the first to recognize murder?
Whyoz.
What are the three categories of nations in gang culture?
- People/Folk Nation
- The Big 4
- Netanyo/Surenyo
