Al ValdezFrom Al ValdezSpecial UnitsAthletic SupportersProfessional and college teams' sportswear has become extremely popular with some gangs. Members wear sweatshirts or ballcaps to signify their gang. There are several reasons why gangs do this, and they're not all obvious.March 31, 2003Special UnitsA High-Tech Spin on CounterfeitingIn this age of technology, counterfeiting has become an even easier and more lucrative operation. Many gangs have realized this and take full advantage of such "business opportunities."November 30, 2002Special UnitsWhite Supremecist GangsAlthough other types of racism certainly exist, we will focus on this pervasive form of bigotry often called 'white supremacy.'September 30, 2002Special UnitsHome Invasion RobberiesIndo-Chinese street gangs have made these robberies a popular form of crime for today's gangsters.July 31, 2002Special UnitsGangs? Not In My TownGangs exist everywhere in this country. Although we might like to think we are immune, no community should give in to this belief.May 31, 2002Special UnitsClub DrugsThe sale of club drugs such as ecstacy and LSD has been adopted as a way to fund the personal lifestyles of businessminded gang members. There is some evidence to support the fact that older, mobile gang members are now involved in the sale of these drugs as well.March 31, 2002Special UnitsHow a Group Becomes a GangGangs can develop from seemingly harmless groups of friends into hardened criminals who may not be obvious as gangbangers.December 31, 2001Special UnitsDon’t Stop Fighting the War on GangsDon't stop fighting the war on gangs.November 30, 2001Special UnitsSplitting SecondsDon't let 'routine' get in the way of solid officer safety tactics. Familiarity breeds false security.October 31, 2001Special UnitsLet's PartyLike other street groups, party crews are affected by changing trends, new members joining, older members leaving and technology. One thing to remember is that most party crew members do not seek the violence that is found on the street.July 31, 2000Page 1 of 3Next Page
