GES PP 1LONG BEACH LONG BEACH POLICE POLICE DEPARTMENTDEPARTMENTGang Enforcement Section
City of Long BeachCity of Long Beach 467,892 residents (as of 2012) 55.5 square miles of LBPD responsibility As of 2010:–40.7% Hispanic–29.0% White alone–13.9% Black alone–11.5% Asian alone–1% Pacific Islander–Two or more races = 3.4%HispanicWhiteBlackAsianP.I.
City of Long BeachCity of Long Beach
Field Teams DutiesField Teams Duties1)Project Assignments2)Gang calls3)Shooting investigation – run with gang related shootings4)Continuous intelligent gathering (FI’s), identifying gangs and gang members5)Infiltrate gang areas – interrupt illegal groups and functions…Fis, Cites6)High visibility enforcement on gangs7)Probation and parole searches8)Assist DR & Filing Teams – subpoenas, six-packs, interviews
Filing Team DutiesFiling Team Duties1)Overlap duties with DR team2)Compile packages for filing charges with District Attorney and/or City Prosecutor3)Criminal history, DOJ forms, D.A. worksheet4)Certifications for criminal enhancements5)Re-interview victims and witnesses6)Coordinate victims / witnesses appearances for court7)Live line-up coordination8)Gather LAB results (Drugs, guns, etc…)9)Investigate and tying up loose ends for conviction
DR Team DutiesDR Team Duties1)Investigate gang related crimes from 594s to 664-1872)Contact/interview victims and witnesses3)Photographic and live line-ups4)Build case for filing5)Subpoenas6)On call status for responding to gang shootings or homicides.7)Actively pursue suspects or obtain warrants8)Write search warrants and associate search warrants9)Prepare background briefing for search warrants
Intel & Admin DutiesIntel & Admin Duties1)Compile STATS and track shooting trends2)Brief police command staff on current crime situation3)Post arrest / intelligence gathering and interviews4)Collect and disseminate information to other law enforcement entities.5)Establish informants6)Under cover / surveillance investigations7)Search warrant scouts / planning8)Cal/Gangs data gathering and entry9)Problem location, resource coordination
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GANG DEFINITIONGANG DEFINITION A gang is a group of three or more personswho have a common identifying sign, symbol or nameand whose members individually or collectively engage in or have engaged in a pattern of criminal activitycreating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation within the community.
Why Gangs Attract YouthsWhy Gangs Attract Youths Protection / Fear Curiosity Prestige Poor employment / Lack of alternatives Peer pressure / Acceptance and approval Excitement Emotional rewards Self esteem Money Recently the media has glamorized gangs on programs and movies Clothing manufacturers are making clothing targeted and fashioned after gang members Gangs provide friendship, social bonding, shared experiences, traditions and a feeling of belonging
Common CharacteristicsCommon Characteristics Lack respect for authority Cohesiveness: bonding, loyalty Code of silence: Don’t throw a rat, Don’t snitch ……….. “If so you’re Dead”
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Common InterestsCommon Interests Alcohol/Drug use Economic gain Lifestyle: music, dress, cars, sex Ethnic alignment Thrill for propensity for violence
Common Criminal ActivityCommon Criminal Activity Narcotic sales and traffickingMostly methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and PCP Physical violenceAssaults, drive-by/walk-up shootings, murder, robbery, wit intimidation, crim threats Other financial gainHome invasions, auto theft, robbery, burglary, extortion, prostitution More involvement in fraud/paper crimes
Common Criminal ActivityCommon Criminal Activity Rivalries: –Territory/Turf disputes–Dope issues–Long standing feuds–Dope rip-off Disrespecting: Colors, Graffiti, Girls Revenge: Retaliation
IDENTIFICATION of GANG MEMBERSIDENTIFICATION of GANG MEMBERS1.Self Admissionof gang membership2.Tattoosdepicting gang affiliation3.Style of dressconsistent with gang membership4.Possession of gang graffition personal property or clothing5.Use of hand signsor symbols associated with gangs6.Reliable informantidentifies the person as a gang member (LE)7.Associateswith known gang members8.Prior arrests, crimes consistent with usual gang activity9.Statementsfrom family members, other gang members, or rival gang members indicating gang membership10.Attendance at gang functions or known gang hangouts
Hispanic GangsHispanic Gangs East Side Longos – 1100 West Side Longos – 350 Barrio Pobre – 300 North Side Longo – 250 Lil Valley (Pleasant St) 18thStreet Mid City Stoners Barrio Small Town Mob To Kill Playa Larga Evil Fellas Ghetto Assassins Quiet Assassins Krazy Assassins Krazy Writers Crazier Than Ever Wanted Criminals Gang Los Marijuanos Smokers North Town Stoners Crazy Krooks Fuck My Enemies West Side Stoners
Black GangsBlack Gangs Insane Crips – 1200 Rollin 20 Crips – 500 Gundry Block Crips – 100 Blvd Crips Mac Mafia Four Corner Crips Brick Block Crips O-Hood Crips
Asian & P.I. GangsAsian & P.I. Gangs Asian Boyz – 450 Tiny Rascal Gang – 200 Sons of Somoa – 150 Suicidals – 100 Oriental Boys – 60 Exotic Foreign City Crips – 60 Uso Squad – 50 Crazy Brothers Clan – 40 Tonga For Life – 30 West Side Islanders