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Gangs

Gangs. Gangs. Group, organization, association Three or more individuals Common purpose in criminal activity, either collectively or individually. Gangs. Typically have paramilitary structure, hierarchies of leadership May split into “sets” Heavy emphasis on recruiting new members

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Gangs

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  1. Gangs

  2. Gangs • Group, organization, association • Three or more individuals • Common purpose in criminal activity, either collectively or individually

  3. Gangs • Typically have paramilitary structure, hierarchies of leadership • May split into “sets” • Heavy emphasis on recruiting new members • Numbers = Safety

  4. Gangs • Members can be as young as 9 or 12 (peewees, wannabees) • Most are recruited in junior high--ages 13 or 14 • Typical gang member is 14 to 20 (gangbangers) • Leaders are usually 18 to 20 with a few up to 24 or 25 (hardcores) • Entire families may be members with three generations represented

  5. Gang Mindset • Three basic fears • Poverty • Not fitting in • Disrespect (Being “dissed”)

  6. Gang Mindset • The Code of Honor • If you let yourself be disrespected, you’ve let the gang be disrespected, and you will face the consequences!

  7. The Gang Mindset • The Three R’s • Reputation (Rep) • Respect • Retaliation/Revenge No Challenge Goes Unanswered!

  8. Gang Characteristics • Clothing • Tattoos • Hand signs • Graffiti

  9. Handling Gang Members • EMS usually is perceived as “neutral” • Uniforms should look as different from law enforcement as possible • Avoid questions that can be perceived as “interrogation” about specifics of a crime • Demonstrate respect at all times, including when you’re not on calls

  10. Handling Gang Members • Know whose “turf” you’re on • Reluctant, tough behavior by patients may be posturing for other members • Explain what you’re doing and why • Treat possessions as extensions of persons • Use gang leaders to help you control situations

  11. Handling Gang Members • Pay attention to the crowd • Minimize time on scene • Know when to leave!

  12. Gang DON’TS • Don’t approach if multiple gangs present • Don’t assume you are welcome • Don’t separate patient until ready to leave • Don’t treat gang members in the open • Don’t cut “colors”, especially in public • Don’t treat gang members like children

  13. Graffiti • Gang name = Gang turf (usually) • Multiple gang names = Shared territory

  14. Graffiti • Gang names written over, crossed out = Challenge or war

  15. Graffiti • Black graffiti • Crude • Lacks detail • Often offensive

  16. Graffiti • Latino graffiti • Colorful • Artistically creative • Indicates cohesiveness • Identifies gang, territory • Used to communicate with other gangs

  17. Graffiti • White graffiti • Frequently includes slurs against minorities, homosexuals • Often contains names of Punk or Heavy Metal groups • Satanic, devil worship, Nazi symbols • Generally does not mark territory

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