Gang Presentation Bill Mertig, RCPD This is a presentation that was provided to me by a friend at the FBI. I hope it helps give you a little knowledge of the basics on gangs.

They claim a territory or neighborhood. A gang is defined as a group of three or more people, male or female, who interact among themselves to the exclusion of others. They have a group name. They claim a territory or neighborhood. They may have recognizable symbols or graffiti. They engage in crime or anti-social behavior that supports the gang’s existence and enhances the reputation of the gang. General gang membership structure we see in the military? Potentials or "Could-be's." These are youngsters who are getting close to an age where they might decide to join a gang (middle school high school age), live close to an area where there are gangs, or have a family member who is involved with gangs. Potentials do not have to join gangs, they can choose alternatives and avoid gangs completely. Claimers, Associates or "Wanna-be's." These are the majority of what we see These young people are not officially members of the gang but they act, walk, talk, and claim to be from the gang. They may begin to dress in gang attire, hang around with the gang and become involved in some of its activities. Regular Members. They are already initiated in to the gang. Tend to back up the hard-core gang members. If they survive long enough, they could become hard-core. Hard-core. Comprise about 5 to 10% of the gang. They are in the gang the longest and frequently are in and out of jail, unemployed, and involved with drug distribution and use. These are the Officers. They are very influential in the gang.

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INDICATORS OF GANG ACTIVITY Increase in graffiti Slang talk/sign flashing New clothing styles Increase in narcotics There are signs for unit supervisors and family members to look out for Some of the signs are a sudden change in routine, new larger groups of friends, sudden change in dress or similar appearance to others in peer groups, increase in money with no viable source, drug abuse and or trafficking, alcohol abuse or a rebellious attitude toward work or others. New tattoos or brands, the displaying of graffiti or gang signs in drawings or pictures even a sudden interest in knives and guns can be a tell-tale sign of an interest in becoming a member of a group. soldiers need to be educated of the dangers of becoming members of gangs and extremists groups or associating with them.

** FINALLY A SENSE OF BELONGING** MOTIVATORS FOR JOINING CRIMINAL STREET GANGS Protection Money & Drugs Control of the Environment Racial Similarities Cultural Similarities Acceptance by Peers Loyalty and Reward Recruitment Intimidation Control of Turf Common Enemies ** FINALLY A SENSE OF BELONGING**

Gangs and the Military There is ample evidence that members of the Armed Forces have had previous, or have current and active contact with criminal street gangs and extremist groups. Let me read a quote from 2004 FT HUACHUCA “You gotta be realistic, it’s in the Army,” a former gang member said. “Even when I was in Germany, I was reppin’ (representing a gang) a little bit at my first duty station. Went over there and wanted to be part of the crew, part of the ‘in’ crowd. People bring baggage. You bring baggage wherever you go.” So instead of serving their country they are learning a trade

WHY GANG MEMBERS JOIN THE MILITARY Attempt to leave the Gang Life Seeking Legal Employment Recruitment of Dependents and Soldiers Weapons Acquisition/Trafficking Learn Tactics Drug Trafficking There is a felony waiver process for joining the military so not all soldiers that come into the army have a clean past some are trying to leave the gangs but others are using the military job as a cover. Joining a gang requires being beat into the gang Leaving a gang requires the same

MILWAUKEE SOUTH SIDE GANGS PEOPLE FOLKS NEUTRAL SURENOS

Alliances Think of this as the American and National leagues of gangs Milwaukee affiliated gangs People Nation Folk Nation Latin Kings Gangster Disciples Vicelords Maniac Latin Disciples Insane Unknowns Spanish Cobras Nasty Boys Spanish Gangster Disciples 21st St. Boys (2-1’s) Gangs (30,000+) membership in US documented at over 1 million + The People Nation and Folk Nation are not gangs - they are alliances under which gangs are aligned. A simple comparison might be the National and American baseball leagues.

"Latin Kings" One of their slogans, Amor De Rey, means "King Love". The Latin Kings grew out of the 1940 and 50’s Chicago gang wars. One of their slogans, Amor De Rey, means "King Love". They developed a philosophy of "Kingism" and became a part of the "People Nation" under the 5-point star during the 1960’s polarization of Chicago gangs. They will also use a 5-point crown or 3-pointed crown. They have an established "Charter" and have well documented rules which members must strictly adhere to. Latin Kings (18th street gang)They are the oldest and largest Hispanic-led street gang in Chicago. People nation affiliation Gender Makeup: Male and Female Racial Makeup: Multiracial Current estimates regarding active Latin Kings members within the city of Chicago run as high as 25,000-30,000. Members have actually traveled to locations to assist in the formation of new Latin King factions or chapters.(they PCS) currently tracked in 13 states. Have known ties/training from FALN terrorists and have Intelligence indicates the main factions in Chicago, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York communicate with each other when expanding their operations to other cities.

LATIN KINGS Approximately 200 members in Milwaukee. Colors are Black and Gold. Represent to the left. Common tattoos are a Crown, “LK”, “ALKN” and set markings. Most gangs considered rivals. Get along with Insane Unknowns, C-14’s and Nasty Boy’s. Latest violence- killed pregnant girl in broad daylight on Southside.

INSANE UNKNOWNS Approximately 20 members. Colors are Black and white Represent to the left. Common tattoo “Grim Reaper” , “IUNK” Rivals to most gangs. Get along with the LK, LF, LP, C-14, MSLS8, Latin Bloods, Nasty Boys.

NASTY BOYS Approximately 10 members left. Colors are dark blue. Represent to the left. Tattoos include ‘”Nasty Boys” Rivals to most gangs. Aligned with the Latin Kings. Get along with LF’s, LP’s, C-14’s, MSLS8’s, Latin Bloods.

FOLKS

FOLK STAR MONEY POWER LOYALTY WISDOM LIFE LOVE 6 Pointed STAR & 360 degree of PROTECTION

MANIAC LATIN DISCIPLES Approximately 10-20 members remain. Leader coming out of prison soon. (Oscar Alonzo, a.k.a. “Demon”). Colors baby blue/white/black. Represent to the right. Common Tattoos “pitchforks”, “MLD”, “upside down swastika. Rivals include LK’s, Spanish Cobras (Folks), Insane Unknowns, “2-1”s (Folks), C-14’s, Nasty Boys.

SPANISH COBRAS Approximately 100 members Colors black and green. Represent to the right. Common tattoos “SC”, “Cobras”, “Serpent/Snake” Rivals include LK’s, LF’s, Insane Unknowns, “2-1”s, C-14’s, Nasty Boys. Many in jail for robberies. Responsible for spree of 40 robberies on Southside.

‘2-1’s Approximately 20 members Colors blue and white Represent to the right Common tattoos “Thug life”, “2-1 boys” Rivals include LK’s, MLD’s, Spanish Cobras, Insane Unknowns, C-14’s, Nasty Boys

SPANISH GANGSTER DISCIPLES Approximately 20 members Colors are light blue Represent to the right Common tattoos “SGD” Rivals include the LK’s, Insane Unknowns, C-14’s and Nasty Boys

"Black Gangster Disciples and Folk Gangs" The Black Gangster Disciples are originally a Chicago gang. Founder was David "King David" Barksdale and they considered themselves a "Nation" (BGDN) not a gang. Came from two different organizations that combined forces, the Black Disciples and the Gangster Disciples. In an effort to improve their image they are also known as Better Growth and Development President was David Barksdale and Vice President was Larry Hoover. Folk nation affiliation from chicago…. Larry Hoover tried to legitimize his gang and is often referred to as the modern day Al Capone complete with corporate memos from the CEO…. He is currently serving a 150-200 year sentence for the 1973 murder of William Young…. He ran his business from prison 1997 he was moved to Fed Pen in Colorado(cut down on his comms )

NEUTRAL GANGS Do not hold allegiance to a National gang. Usually home grown. LA FAMILIA LOS PRIMOS MSLS8

LA FAMILIA Approximately 20-25 members. Colors Red and Black Represent to the left. Common tattoos are “LF”, “La Familia” Rivals include LK’s, LP’s, SC’s, C-14’s and Nasty Boys.

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LOS PRIMOS Approximately 20 members Colors Black and Light blue Represent to the Left Common tattoo “LP” Rivals include Latin Kings, LF’s and Nasty Boys.

Mexican Sureno locals Syndicate MSLS8 Approximately 10 members Where hats straight. Common tattoos “ocho”, ‘eight ball”, “8” Unknown exactly why “8”. Many feel the eight represents the eight founding leaders. Only main rival is the Latin Kings

SURENOS (SUR 13)

Surenos Operate on Veterano system. Umbrella group Align with the Mexican Mafia, a.k.a. EME. Common tattoos and symbols:

MEXICAN POSSE Approximately 200 members Colors Brown and Black Sometimes wear the “cholo” look Tattoos are three dots, Sureno tattoos. Mostly made up of illegal Mexican males. Rivals include LK’s, Brown Pride (Sur13), Insane Unknowns, C-14’s (Sur 13), Nasty Boys.

BROWN PRIDE Approximately 100 members Colors Brown and Black Sometimes where “cholo” look. Sureno tattoos. Broke from MP’s after BP member killed MP member. Mostly legal Mexican males. Rivals include LK’s, MP’s, Insane Unknowns, C-14’s, Nasty Boys

CLANTONES (C-14) Approximately 45 members Colors Blue Represent to the left (friends with LK’s) Sureno tattoos Predate EME (Mexican Mafia), only SURENOS allowed to use “14”. Only Milwaukee SURENOS actually from California. Rivals include MLD’s, LF’s, MP’s, BP’s, Cobras, 2-1’s, SGD’s

"Bloods and Pirus" The Pirus beat the feared Crips that day. In 1972, some Centennial High School youth in the City of Compton from Piru Street fought Crip gang members who were expanding throughout South Central Los Angeles. The Pirus beat the feared Crips that day. In their honor ever since, Black gang members from Compton who were not Crips referred to themselves as Pirus. Other Black gangs (many of whom were already in existence for years) who did not become aligned with the Crips, became known as Bloods. Bloods will usually wear red, but not always, for instance Limehood Pirus are known to wear green. The Los Angeles (LA)-based Bloods and Crips are probably the most widely recognized gangs in America due to the media exposure received in the 1980's. These groups have migrated throughout the country and are seen in most states and their prison populations. There are literally hundreds of sets or individual gangs under the main Blood and Crip names. They are no longer racially specific.

"Crips" This gang was founded about 1968 by Raymond Washington and his crime partners from the East Side (of Interstate-110) in South Central Los Angeles. Washington originally started up a gang called the "Baby Avenues", but after he got into a beef with another member, he decided to start his own gang called the "Crips". By 1971, Stanley "Tookie" Williams from the West Side joined Washington and the "Crips". Bloods traditionally align themselves with the People Nation and Crips with the Folk Nation. This alignment may vary for local jurisdictions due to competition for drug territory or violence against one another.

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IA Melanie Pierson MS-13 National Gang Task Force Mara Salvatrucha (MS 13) IA Melanie Pierson MS-13 National Gang Task Force Background- A little about MS-13 Task Force

Historical MS 13 1980’s - Civil War in El Salvador. Refugees settled in Los Angeles (Rampart Area). Accustomed to violence. Associated with guerrilla groups and/or military. Little fear of government authority (LE). Rejected and victimized by established community. Banded together for protection. Information obtained from LE/Corrections personnel across the US. A great deal of what we know about the gang comes from sources cooperating with LE. However, as good as some of their intentions are, some just don’t know their gangs history and to save face make things up or go along with the interviewers lead, or there are language barriers that causes a misinterpretation of the information. Corroborated where possible and measured against what is observed by people in the LE community. 13 is also commonly seen in conjunction with Sureno groups. Sureno groups were based in LA Nortenos are their rivals from northern California. Both have spread across the US and there are Nortenos and Surenos in area like Miami, Florida. Keep in mind that we are dealing with a second generation of US born gang members

Mara Salvatrucha Mara = Gang Salva = Salvador / Savior Trucha = Beware or lookout Mara Salvatrucha = Lookout for the Salvadoran gang Sureño and MS-13

International Overview Central America (El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala). Mexico Mobility across international borders. Extort immigrants along smuggling routes. International networks. Photo of an MS-13 member recovered in a photo album in Honduras.

El Salvador MS-13 exported to El Salvador from the US. Rapid expansion (6-7,000) National Leader (Gengas) More organized Seeking better cooperation with the US and neighboring countries. (conference) Mano Dura Super Mano Dura Incarceration, Rehabilitation, Reintegration, Prevention National leader means several leaders who have control over more than one area in the nation. It does not mean there is a single national leader everyone follows. Mano Dura was a temporary 6 month law that expired in 2005. Super Mano Dura is the current law which does NOT allow for arrest on gang affiliation alone and incorporated reintegration, prevention, and rehabilitation programs.

US Overview Identified MS-13 activity in 42 States and DC. Strong presence is in California, Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area, Texas, and New York. Presence in rural areas. Network based on Central American communities and day-laborer industries such as construction, meat packing, and landscaping. Varying MS-13 population estimates 6,000 – 8,000 Show Dateline Video

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Drug Prices on the outside 1 Ounce powder cocaine $650-$850 Kilogram $18,000-$25,000 At border Kilogram $14,000 In Mexico kilogram $8000-$10,000 Pound of Marijuana $600-$800.

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