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Nations Gangs

Gang Denial

When budget shortfalls happen, and police agencies must cut back on programs one of the first under the microscope is the gang investigation unit. Consequently, some communities had engaged in gang denial. This is the case in many small towns and in your text the author uses his hometown of Syracuse New York. ”When a community suffers from gang denial, ineffective prevention of gang growth and development is often the consequence.” (p.175)

Gang denial is usually not an issue in America’s largest cities.

Nations Gangs

According to the National Alliance of Gang Investigators, in order to qualify as a nations gang:

Memberships exceeds 1,000 members

The gang can be documented in multiple states

The gang maintains extensive drug networks

The gang exercises aggressive recruiting strategies

The gang has advocated an ambition for power and massive membership

Smaller gangs seek to align with nations gangs, while they lose their former “identity” this will be replaced by a more ”respected” super identity. (p.177)

Nation Gangs

Large gangs, or nation gangs have spread beyond their respective immediate neighborhoods and regions where their influence is seen across states and even countries. For example the Crips and Bloods have grown beyond California to numerous other states.

These are the “Nations” gangs:

Bloods

Crips

People

Folks

Nation Street Gangs

There are plenty of urban local street gangs in cities across the U.S. Many of them especially those in larger urban areas are likely to join a “Nation” gang. Nations status is given to any street gang that has an affiliation across the U.S. The largest of these nation coalitions are the Crips, Bloods, People, and Folks. The goal of this lesson is to help you define a nations gang and to identify some of the larger nation’s gangs.

Defining A “Nations Gang”

In our text, American Street Gangs, the author, Tim Delaney defines a nations gang as:

“Nations status is given to any street gang that has affiliations across the United States.” (P. 197)

For example: The Folk Nation (also known as Folk) is an alliance of American street gangs originating from the Chicago area, in 1978. The gang has since spread throughout the United States, particularly to the Midwestern United States. They are rivals to the People Nation.

FBI 2009 Gang Threat Summary

According to the FBI the primary threat involving gangs comes from the members migrating from urban to suburban areas with regard to trafficking, distribution and sales of illegal drugs.

The existence of 1 million gang members pervades all 50 states.

Most gangs engage in violence in conjunction with a variety of crimes including retail level drug distribution

58% of local law enforcement agencies reported that criminal gangs were active in their jurisdictions in 2008 as compared to 45% in 2004, increasing 14% in just four years.

Gangs are migrating from urban to suburban and rural areas so that they can expand their drug distribution enterprises.

Criminal street gangs commit as much as 80% of the crime in many communities.

Street gangs are starting to participate in the international trafficking of drugs

Street gangs are using the Internet to actively recruit new members

Street gangs are working with outlaw M/C gangs to increase their drug profits. (P.177)

Bureau of Justice Statistics

Based on their National Crime Victimization survey in 2005, it was revealed that 21% of high school students report gang activity in their schools an increase from 18% in 2001 and 16% of rural high school students report gang activity in their schools, an increase from 13% in 2001.

The presence of Sureno street gangs in rural Idaho and Oregon is part of the ”Sureno Movement.” The rural suburban Idaho and Oregon Sureno gangs identify with the letter “M” and the number “13” as a tribute to the Mexican Mafia.

Syracuse Experience

The two most powerful gangs to emerge in Syracuse were the 110 Gang and Boot Camp. Both of these gangs are strictly local gangs with no nation affiliation. These gangs care as much about controlling turf as they do about making profit selling drugs.

Hip-Hop and its Influence on Boot Camp Gang

The origin of the name “Boot Camp” can be traced to the hip-hop super group “Boot Camp Clik.” Cav Allen greatly admired the Boot Camp Clik and their hardcore rap style.

The Crips Nation

The Crips are believed to be the largest of all the gangs found in the U.S. 13,000 Crips live in L.A. and it is estimated that there may be upwards of 30 to 35,000 members across the U.S. The Crips may have evolved from the Black Panther Party. In 1970 the Baby Avenues changed their name to the Avenue Cribs. Crip evolved out of that name. (p.199) Calvin Broadus, a crip known as Snoop Dog started gangster rap.

The Crips started out in South Central LA back in the late 1960’s – changing their name in the early 1970’s

CRIPS Rules (Folk Nation)

CRIPS

CRIPS don’t die, We multiply. This means as soon as you join, you are in FOR LIFE.

RESPECT. Respect every member inside the gang. If not there are consequences.

PROTECT THE HOOD. Don’t let anyone sell on our turf, unless they are being taxed.

OBEY all higher ranks. The higher ranks are pretty much your elders, and you respect your elders.

PAY ON TIME (If you are being taxed) Unless you have an agreement, taxes must be paid to the Generals. It is for the gang, so don’t worry.

NO SNITCHING. Snitches will be green-lighted. This means if any member sees the snitch, he will be killed on sight.

PROTECT YOUR BROTHERS. We are all a gang, a mafia, a family. Treat each and every member like your own brother, die for him.

DON’T COMPLAIN ABOUT YOUR RANKING. When you put in work long enough, you will be promoted. (Work means killing, robbing, assaulting the enemy)

DON’T ATTACK WITHOUT OG’S APPROVAL, OR FOR NO REASON. If you are caught attacking for no reason, or without approval, you will receive a beating the first time, your second time we will debate your punishment.

DON’T BRING UNNECESSARY FEDERAL ATTENTION TO THE GANG. If you are caught brining unnecessary attention to yourself, you will receive a beating, and your second time we will debate your punishment.

WE ARE BLUE and we do the Crip Walk

WE DO accept Mexicans and Whites, But we hand pick those. Very few are allowed.

Bloods Nation

There were some African American groups that did not support the Crips. One was the Piru Street Boys who eventually allied with other gangs to form the Bloods. The Bloods are in direct competition and conflict with Crips from L.A. throughout the U.S. As in Los Angeles Buffalo NY Bloods wear red plaid handkerchiefs known as soldier rags (do rags) wrapped around their heads. (P.193)

Bloods Rules (People Nation)

In our organization we will have no snitches.

In our organization we will have no rapists.

organization we will respect every Blood individually.

In our organization we will respect every commanding officer.

In our organization we will never argue in front of outsiders.

In our organization we must always let our Blood affiliation be known.

In our organization we must show others respect to receive respect

8. In our organization we will not disrespect any other organizations who are not enemies.

9. In our organization we will never discuss our issues with outsiders.

10. In our organization we will never deny another Blood a plate of food or a drink.

11. In our organization we will never take another Bloods kindness for weakness.

12. In our organization we will attend all Nation meetings unless we are having a family visit or attending a funeral.

Crips Traits and Chant

Crips Traits

More Violent

Wear caps to the left

Crip Walk

Members for life

Serena Williams celebrated a tennis win with the “Crip Walk.” http://www.xzibitcentral.com/multimedia/crip-walk-video/

Refer to each other as “Cuz.”

The number 6 is significant for “Folks.”

Crips Chant:

Ashes to Ashes

Dust to Dust

In Crips We Trust

In Bloods We Bust

Killa “Slob” win a prize

Kill a Crip and your family dies.

Crips can be found in nearly every large city in the U.S.

Allies with the “Folk” Nation

Bloods Data

The Bloods are the second gang to gain nation status. They are also the second of the two L.A. based nation gangs.

Crips outnumber Bloods 3 to 1

Up to 20,000 Bloods on the East coast.

The West Coast Bloods do not recognize the United Blood Nation of the East Coast.

In the 1980’s the Chicago Bloods began an alliance with the People Nation. (p. 205)

Bloods are underdogs leading to an elevated status.

Referred to as PIRU Gangs

Bloods first to use guns

Heavy into drug trade

Blood Nation and People Nation are allies

Lifetime membership

Code of Brotherly Love

Also vicious prison gang

The Nations

The two largest organized groups of gangs are known as the Folks and People nations. While the Crips and Bloods are in general more racially specific, in the Nations gangs there is greater ethnic and racial mix among many of the gangs aligned with the Folks and the People.

The Folks Nation and People Nation are “umbrella groups” that represent a collection of individual gang factions.

Gang problems are ranked: larger cities, suburban counties, smaller cities and rural counties.

Folk Nation & People Nation

The Folk Nation also known as the “Folk” are a loose alliance of street gangs originating in Chicago in 1978. “Rep” the number 6. Wear to the “Right”

Started by Larry Hoover to strengthen the power

Black Gangster Disciples

Maniac Latin Disciples

Simon City Royals

C-Notes

Spanish Gangsters

Loosely aligned with the Crips

The People nation formed in 1978 and started by Latin Kings and Vice Lords and uses the 5-pointed star and the number 5

“Cousins” to the Bloods

Wear to the “Left” hats, bling, tats, rolled up pant leg etc.

Red, black, white but Latin Kings wear black & Gold

Hats with the letter “P”

Vice Lords

Black P. Stones

Latin Kings

Almighty Gaylords

South Side Popes

Mickey Cobras

Four Corner Hustlers

The People Nation

The next supersized gang is the People Nation. This gang is made up of distinct gangs with their own unique names.

Latin Kings

Vice Lords

Black P-Stone Nation

Insane Vice Lords

Latin Counts

Gaylords

Mickey Cobras

Four Corner Hustlers

The number 5 is significant for the People

Nation

Latin Kings

Formed in 1954

3 Page “Rule Book”

Have “chapters or Tribes”

Regional, State and National (International) system.

Inca, Cacique and Enforcers (2 Supreme Regional Incas)

Crown Council (7 members) set the rules

Punishment for rules violations range from probation, fines to Beatings, B.O.S. 3 X3, 5X5 or T.O.S. Term on-sight.

Lord Gino (Gino Colon) and considered the “SUN” of the Almighty Latin King Nation

Currently in prison for life

Latin Kings Creed

"What also made the Kings different was their unique mixture of intense discipline, revolutionary politics and a homemade religion called "Kingism"—adding idealism and a boot camp rigor to the usual gang camaraderie—a potent mixture for troubled ghetto kids whose lives lacked structure and hope”.

A fist upon our heart. It means "I DIE FOR YOU" for you are flesh of my flesh, blood of my blood, son of my mother who is the universal nature and follower of Yahve, who is the Almighty King of Kings.

Latin Kings Example Rules

People Nation (#5)

The right hand is considered the dominant hand and is always displayed in front of the left. When members "throw" a hand sign of a crown, the Latin Kings' symbol, they must use the right hand.

Members should not sit with their legs crossed because their right leg represents the "King" and should not be crossed.

Members are allowed to sell heroin and crack, but prohibited from using the drugs. Smoking marijuana is allowed, but only during certain hours.

Kings are instructed to respect each other and not fight. They are not allowed to seek retaliation against fellow members without approval from higher-ranking members.

Any member that participates in homosexual activities will be suspended pending an investigation by a chapter council.

Some of the rules mimic the Ten Commandments: A member must not steal. A member must not "lust for pleasure" in another member's spouse.

People Nation

Use a 5-pointed star

Oriented to the “Left” side

Colors Red, Black and White

Latin Kings are Black and Gold

The Letter “P” for People Gangsters

People Nation

The Vice Lords possess a rank structure within the individual factions that includes;

General

Minister

Lieutenant

Foot Soldiers

Leaders use influence not force

Travelling Vice Lords want to expand around the globe.

TVL operates on the West Side of Chicago

Drug sales is their primary source of income.

The Folk Nation

The Folks (Folk Nation) is the other dominant alliance of gangs. The Folks are also Chicago based. They are larger in number than the People and are equally brutal. Their alliance began around 1978.

Chicago Based

Black Disciple Nation or Gangster Disciples

Est. membership around 30,000

Strict code of laws

Respect all members of the nation

Sacrifice your life for the nation.

Clenched Fist Salute

Six Pointed Star

King David (King of Kings) is David Barksdale.

Shot and died of his wounds in 1974

Felony arrests for aggravated assault, weapons violations etc. but no felony convictions

Members can just Opt Out. 3 minute beating retire at 35

Jerome “Shorty” Freeman current “King Shorty.”

They do “Franchise” out their gang associations.

Folk Nations Gangs

1. I solemnly swear to never disrespect the KING or "any" member of the Black Disciple Nation.

2. I will not tolerate anyone scandalizing the name of the Black Disciple Nation.

3. I will sacrifice my life for the Nation's causes.

4. I will Love, Respect, and Honor every member of the nation as I so love, respect, and honor myself.

5. I will be of any assistance to any member of the Nation in any problems or difficulties that he have, be it physically or mentally.

6. I will accept no other teachings than that of our KING or that which refers to the Nation.

7. I will not tolerate anyone, even a Black Disciple to misrepresent or disrespect our appraisal emblem or flag.

Gangster Disciples Rules (Folk)

Proliferation of Folk Nation

The Chicago gang movement into suburban areas can be attributed to several factors.

Targeting of leaders in the gang.

Razing of certain neighborhoods

New drug suppliers

Growing profits from drug sales in suburban areas.

ALMIGHTY BLACK DISCIPLE NATION * * * * * *

Once the D's thang was just an idea until KING DAVID said it's time to bring it here. Just like everything else it had to begin, but the BLACK DISCIPLE NATION will never end. Love, Life, and Loyalty will get it all started but without WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE, and UNDERSTANDING it will soon be departed.

Being able to use 360 degrees of pure knowledge in any situation means nothing is impossible for the BLACK DISCIPLE NATION.

By using the knowledge of the SIX POINTED STAR means we can better our situation no matter where we are, whether behind these walls, out there on the streets doing our own thang the BLACK DISCIPLE NATION shall remain the same. Let us give thanks. I AM WHAT I AM, A BLACK DISCIPLE, AND THAT I AIN'T I WILL NEVER BE * * * * * *

We are going to close this prayer with a lot of love to KING of all Kings, KING DAVID, our CROWNED KING, KING SHORTY, AND ALL RIGHTEOUS BLACK DISCIPLES OF THE WORLD.

Black Disciple Nation Creed

Enemies of the Nation

Enemies of the Black Gangsters

Black P. Stone Nation

Mickey Cobras

Vice Lords

The Split

Black Gangster Disciples

Chicago’s Black Disciples claim members in these communities based on information from their web site.

. Calumet City,IL

. Chicago Heights,IL

. Evanston,IL

. Maywood,IL

. Robbins,IL

. Waukegan,IL

. Little Rock,Ark

. North Little Rock,Ark

. Winter Springs,Fl

. Gary,In "G.I."

. Hammond,In

. South Bend,In

. Baltimore,Ma

. Flint,Mi

. Brooklyn,Ny

. Memphis,Tn

. Madison,Wi

. Milwaukee,Wi "Mil-Town"

Folk Nation: La Raza

La Raza is a street gang founded in Chicago in 1973. Their colors are green, white, and red (same as the Mexican Flag). Their symbols include the Mexican flag, cross, and a six-point star.

LA RAZA: Relations With Other Gangs

Although La Raza is affiliated with Folk Nation, La Raza has been to war with many Folk Nation gangs such as Gangster Disciples and other Folks. Their main rivals are local gangs like Latin Kings, and the Latin Counts from the Back of the Yards and Cicero areas.

(Wikipedia)

LA RAZA Activities: Proliferation of a Nations Gang

La Raza's activity has historically been centered in the Chicago area, but it has since expanded to other areas.

A 1996 police report noted La Raza as the rival of the Gran Familia Mexicana, a federation of Mexican gangs in the New York city area.

Between 2001 and 2003, La Raza was involved in a gang war with Vatos Locos. In the end, 12 Vatos Locos members were charged in the conspiracy to kill 4 rival gang leaders, including one leader who was sentenced to 151 years for his part in the plan.

In April 2005, 19 suspected members of La Raza were arrested in the Naples Florida area by federal and local law enforcement. Officials estimated the group's membership at around 100 and noted they'd been in the area since at least 1996.[

In July 2005, La Raza was listed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as one of the 54 violent street gangs targeted by ICE in a two-week nationwide enforcement action called Operation Community Shield. Local officers in Gwinnet County Georgia have noted the presence of La Raza members in their jurisdiction. ICE officials have arrested La Raza members in the Atlanta area.

A 2005 report produced by the USDOJ noted the presence of La Raza in the western United States, but not at a high level of activity. A total of approximately 17 percent of the law enforcement agencies surveyed nationwide reported a presence of La Raza in their jurisdictions. Just over 6 percent of those agencies reported La Raza activity as moderate to high levels.[

In 2008, La Raza was documented in Waukesha, Wisconsin (Wikipedia)

Asian Gangs

Chinese gangs in Chicago have evolved out of two old and historic community organizations, the Hip Sing and the Tong. Also active are the Hwa Chings, or Young Chinese started in San Francisco’s China Town. These gangs are involved in extortion, drug trafficking, and prostitution along with some human trafficking of sex slaves. Vietnamese gangs are the most secretive and are considered the most violent.

Asian Gangs

Of all the street gangs Asian gangs are the most secretive.

Clean cut

Respect Law Enforcement

Only victimize members of their own culture

Normally only exist in the largest cities in the U.S.

The West coast contains most of the Asian gangs in the U.S.

Asian Gangs

The largest Filipino gang in Los Angeles is the Bahala Na Gang. This gang is closely tied with a large prison gang in the Philippines. They are involved in.

Contract Killing

Human Smuggling

Drug Trafficking

Bahala Na Gang burns their hands