Club Drugs

The 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.

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.

Don’t Stop Fighting the War on Gangs

Don't stop fighting the war on gangs.

Splitting Seconds

Don't let 'routine' get in the way of solid officer safety tactics. Familiarity breeds false security.

Looking at a Year of Developments

Looking back at this year, street gang behaviors have changed little. However, those of us who work the street must have noticed a few unique changes in the types of gang alliances, memberships and the crimes in which some street gangs have been involved.

New Gang Trends?

The Straight Edge Scene: Rated XXX

Many of today's "youth groups" have been heavily influenced by the music scene.  Of all the movements, one in particular, Straight Edge, still maintains strong ties with the music world.

Let's Party

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.

Put Full Service Gang Units to Work

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

Working Gangs: History, Infrastructure and the Internet

The fastest-growing gangs in the country today are Hybrid Mexican street gangs. Hybrid gangs have broken away from traditional membership rules based on gender and race.