The Structure of a Street Gang: P4
Over the past few weeks we’ve talked a lot about the actual structure of some of today’s street gangs. Today we’ll wrap it up by talking about gang recruitment and gang activities. Gang Recruitment Some gangs are open to recruiting anyone who is willing to become a member. Others are more ethnic in their choices based on their activities....
August 27, 2009 | Continue reading »
The Structure of a Street Gang: P3
Secondary members, as a whole, are lower on the food chain. Secondary personnel do not have access to inside information. They don’t know where the drugs, products, or cash are stored. They may not broker any deal, indicate terms of payment, or make any type of arrangement unless instructed to do so by a primary gang member. Included within the...
August 18, 2009 | Continue reading »
The Structure of a Street Gang: P2
Let’s continue with our discussion about street gangs and take a look at top tier gang members. Most gangs have several tiers when it comes to the way members are ranked. At the top level you’ll find the top dog figurehead (in the mafia referred to as the Godfather). he is considered an entrepreneur and usually presents two faces to the...
August 14, 2009 | Continue reading »
The Structure of a Street Gang: P1
At least half of the members of today’s gangs are adults. The adults prey upon and recruit juveniles because they are incredibly impressionable. Juveniles are less likely to receive harsh penalties if they are arrested and are eager to impress their superiors, the adult career criminals. Many juveniles feel family and ethnic ties are enough of...
August 12, 2009 | Continue reading »
