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OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. VIOLENT GANG TASK FORCE. General Gang Awareness. Det / Sgt Greg Moore 248-858-0723 mooreg@oakgov.com Dispatch 248-858-4911. Romans 13: 3 - 4.
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OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE VIOLENT GANG TASK FORCE
General Gang Awareness Det/Sgt Greg Moore 248-858-0723 mooreg@oakgov.com Dispatch 248-858-4911
Romans 13: 3 - 4 • …rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from the one in authority? Then do what is right… • But if you do wrong, be afraid for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant – an agent of wrath to bring punishment to the wrongdoer.
Police can’t do it alone… Rolladium shooting in December 3 suspects One fled the state with help One was hidden at a motel by family One stayed at his mom’s house for seven months, posted taunts on Facebook, beat his baby’s mother twice, and robbed a store….but no one would tell police
The signs of criminal activity are there…. But only if we look and ask No job? Lots of cash? New Cell phone? Where is that money coming from??????
THUG LIFE STOP SNITCHIN’ Do a google search on these terms for a view into what our young people are looking at
Pay attention to Photos Do you see anything in the following photographs that would, or should cause concerns? Hint – none of the men in the photos has a legitimate job…..
MOB • Money Over Bitches • Men Of Blood
Insane Vice Lords IVL has established ties with the outlaw motorcycle gang known as the Phantoms
Common words or Phrases spelled out • Certain words or phrases are indicative of gang affiliation. • Certain words or phrases are common for all gangs regardless of affiliation.
Tattooed Symbols • Like phrases and acronyms, symbols are often displayed in tattoo form by gang members. • These symbols can represent specific gang affiliation. • They also can just be popular icons of general gang culture.
Numerals equal Letters 274 is the numeric For BGD or Black Gangster Disciples
Neighborhood Tags (Graffiti) • Gang members commonly use spray paint to “Mark or Tag Territory” in their neighborhoods, on local businesses and street signs. • When a rival gang is contesting territory they will “X” out the previous tags and mark their own. • Not all graffiti is gang related.
Street Art Relax – there are no Transformers Gangs in Oakland County
Tags • King Head with 5 point crown • With other disrespecting tags