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Archive - April 2008

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Women and Criminal Gangs

The role of women in gangs and in perpetuating gangs is multi-faceted.

April 24, 2008

The traditional gang culture is a “macho” lifestyle where women are only second-class members. Like the cheerleaders on the football team; they wear the colors, and support the team, but they are not allowed to play. When they are given a role, it is often to act as the intelligence unit or spies for the gang.

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author: Richard Valdemar | posted @ Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:01 PM | Comments(1)

Dangerous Defectors and the Pesetas Prison Gang Law Enforcement Only

Just because a prisoner says he's left a gang doesn't mean he's changed his ways.

April 18, 2008

The prison gang defector, even after cooperating with law enforcement, is still a formidable and dangerous predator. His mental and criminal cunning, his tactical combat experience, and even his drug addiction remain dangerous to you.

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author: Richard Valdemar | posted @ Friday, April 18, 2008 3:25 PM | Comments(4)

Testifying in Court as a Gang Expert

Expert testimony can make gang operations more understandable to the jury and the court.

April 11, 2008

The gang investigator's years of experience, knowledge, and training in the field of gangs is of no value if he is unable to communicate this knowledge in such a way as to convince a judge or jury that this knowledge is truth.

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author: Richard Valdemar | posted @ Friday, April 11, 2008 11:46 AM | Comments(1)
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