Gangs
The Gangs topic page provides patrol officers with updated information on the language, graffiti, and habits of street gangs and criminal organizations.
Gangs codes use numbers, letters and superscripts - here’s how to reveal their message
The decision in Montoute v. Carr deals directly with law enforcement use of deadly force against an armed fleeing felon
The story of two 19th century towns prove that in any community where “police are the public and the public are the police” no criminal can long endure
Ontario’s ‘Black Angels’ targeted
Hemet police arrest 16 while investigating attacks on city police
“No-snitching” mind-set is making it increasingly difficult to solve murder cases
Two-day multi-agency called ‘Allied Shield’ brought down 24 documented gang members
Hemet to secure city buildings after threats to police
The Hemet police training building was damaged, and officers think they know who’s responsible
The Los Sureños gang might be aligning with a Mexican cartel
The annual gang conference in Utah began 20 years ago and is still going strong
80 defendants would be banned from the poverty-stricken area
A drive-by shooting recently killed four and wounded five
Lookout suspect says the Texas correctional officer had been ‘hunted’ by the Mexican gang
Burning of 4 city pickup trucks comes days after a related threat was called in to 911 Friday
Suspect called 911 Friday stating a police car would be blown up within 2 days
After the arrest of 30 gang members, officers are concerned about retailation
Three booby-trap attacks on anti-gang officers led to the arrests of Vagos members
An apparent pipe bomb was found next to an officer’s car
75 to 90 percent of new marijuana farms are linked to Mexican gangs
The bizarre booby trap is the second attack in 2 months on this task force
The department is aggressively pursuing drug dealers in their homes and in court
Police are trying to shut down ‘Bulldogs’ before the next generation takes over
4 ‘rogue’ police officers are the target of an FBI corruption probe
Robert Iacoviello found guilty in shooting of Officer Daniel Talbot
The information posted helps LEOs learn more about the gangs
650 officers from 34 agencies swarmed the East Side Riva gang’s territory
L.A. Gang Tours shows tourists the gritty side of gang life
The arrest is considered another victory for enhanced surveillance techniques
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