1. Security Threat Groups Identification and Management
Introduce yourself and tell of your experience related to this topic.

2. Introduction
DOC believes that Security Threat Group activity creates a clear and present danger to DOC security and public order.
The policy of DOC is to prohibit and eliminate any Security Threat Group criminal activity.
DOC policy regarding Security Threat Groups is directly influenced by Colorado State Statutes, in particular C.R.S
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3. Security Threat Group (STG)
“A group of three or more individuals with a common interest, bond, or activity characterized by criminal or delinquent conduct, engaged in either collectively or individually, with the potential to create a security threat within DOC. This shall include, but not be limited to: gangs, disruptive, and deviant groups.”
(A.R RD and CRS )
This definition can also be found in State Statute , which will be discussed later.

4. Unified Intelligence Team (UNIT)
OUR PURPOSE
The gathering of information and intelligence in
order to assist in the identification,
management, and threat assessment of
Security Threat Groups and members.
The unit was first established in the mid to late 90’s. The department’s first facility Intelligence Officer, Tino Herrera, is today in command of this unit. Even though the Unit is under the supervision of the Inspector General, it is a collaboration of Prison Operations, Office of the Inspector General, and Parole. DOC Central Classification; Private Prisons; Outside law enforcement agencies.

5. The UNIT
Ties together all facility intelligence and investigative information.
Provides intelligence support and assistance in the management of Security Threat Groups (STG).

6. The UNIT The UNIT works closely with: Facilities;
Central classification;
Private Prison Monitoring Unit;
Parole;
Outside law enforcement;
Crime and intelligence analysts

7. DOC Security Threat Groups (STG)
Beyond just “Gangs”

8. Security Threat Group Let’s Simplify:
A group of three or more individuals dedicated to common interests or activities with a criminal intent.
They may act individually or in consort.
They often act to the exclusion of others.

9. Sterling Gang Awareness
April, 2009
Level 1 Groupings
Similarities
Home town / neighborhood / geographical area
Cultural / racial
Common enemy 9

10. Sterling Gang Awareness
April, 2009
Level 2 Cliques
Unstructured – no rules, constitutions, etc.
Acceptance by peers
No commitment
No rules for acceptance 10

11. Level 3 Protective Groups
Sterling Gang Awareness
April, 2009
Level 3 Protective Groups
Self Identity
Existence of simple, general rules
Recognition by peers 11

12. Sterling Gang Awareness
April, 2009
Level 4 Predator Groups
Discussion of formalizing rules
Beginning to realize strength
Weeding out undesirable or unwilling members
Peer intimidation
Retaliation & assaults
Initial entry into illegal activities as a group 12

13. Level 5 Security Threat Groups
Sterling Gang Awareness
April, 2009
Level 5 Security Threat Groups
Well defined, structured rules and/or constitution (by-laws)
Same goals and philosophies
Ongoing criminal enterprise
Possible external influences in prison and on the streets. 13

14. We may generalize and call them gangs.

15. Gangs vs. STGs Street Gang Prison Gang Terrorist Cartels
Disruptive Group
Disruptive Groups: include dangerous and disruptive inmates, including, but not limited to: escape risks, violent and assaultive inmates, difficult to manage inmates, drug traffickers and habitual drug users.

16. Classification of the STG Offender

17. Identifiers

19. Sterling Gang Awareness
April, 2009 19

20. Sterling Gang Awareness
April, 2009 20

23. Sterling Gang Awareness
April, 2009
Example of By-laws 23

24. Sterling Gang Awareness
April, 2009
By-laws (cont)
We believe in the teachings of our honorable chairman. All Laws & policies are set forth by our Chairman and our executive staff. In the concept of ideology & organization; I shall Aid & Assist all Brothers of struggle in ALL Righteous endeavors.
utilizing & standing on our six points; socially, politically & econonomically we shall become a more reckoning Power of people throughout boundaries, without measures. 24

25. STG Validation System
This system is utilized to identify and track STG affiliates, and manage them accordingly.
Access is restricted to appropriate personnel.
Information is reviewed and validated by the Facility Intel Officer and the UNIT.
Used as management and classification tool

26. Management Variables Policy Behavior driven
We have a clear guideline for processing STG affiliates into our most secure environment in the corrections system (Administrative Segregation status) due to the negative behavior or they pose a security concern.
Requires that validation be a direct link to classification / investigations

27. Behavioral Management
STG members are classified based on behavior, not STG validation
We do not separate by races
We do not segregate rival STG’s
We allow offenders to interact
We allow offenders to become inactive

28. Combating STG Activity
Identify, track, monitor, and counsel
Zero tolerance
Strict enforcement of dress code and allowable property regulations
Enforcement of applicable administrative regulations
Criminal prosecution
High Profile Approach
Identify, Track, and Segregate
Uniform Presence of Staff
Strict Enforcement of Dress Code and Allowable Property Regulations

29. DOC External Partnerships
FBI
Joint Terrorism Task Force
Federal Bureau of Prisons
State Fusion Center
Colorado Intelligence Analysis Center
Communication with Corrections Agencies in other states
Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies

30. DISCLOSURE
The CDOC does not classify offenders solely based on STG identification. The CDOC stance is, it is not a crime to be a STG member. However, the policy is driven to prohibit or eliminate any negative behavior or security risks that often occur with STG affiliation. 

31. Building a Safer Colorado for Today and Tomorrow
Colorado Department of Corrections
8/6/2012
THANK YOU
Building a Safer Colorado for Today and Tomorrow
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