Al Valdez

Articles•by Al Valdez•January 1, 2002

How a Group Becomes a Gang

Gangs can develop from seemingly harmless groups of friends into hardened criminals who may not be obvious as gangbangers.

Articles•by Al Valdez•August 1, 2000

Like 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.

Articles•by Al Valdez•July 1, 2000

Put Full Service Gang Units to Work

To combat the gang problem, use the components of prevention, suppression and intervention.

Articles•by Al Valdez•May 1, 2000

Street Gangs Profit in a Bullish Market

They may not come from Wall Street but business is booming for street gangs trafficking in drugs

Articles•by Al Valdez•December 1, 1998

It’s Your Duty to Expect the Unexpected

On-duty safety issues continue to be an important part of every police officer's street survival training. A certain physical and mental preparedness is a necessary component for a favorable outcome when we have a violent encounter.

Articles•by Al Valdez•June 1, 1998

Beating the Devil

The term, ritual crime, is often associated with occult religion. Such crimes may include: graffiti, animal mutilations, kidnap, substance abuse, sexual abuse, child molestation, grave-site desecration and murder.