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LEADER:
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This is the absolute leader. Usually the leader is imprisoned, |
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but still manages to direct overall operations via telephone |
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or other forms of communications. AKA: |
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President, King, Supreme Chief, Chairman of the Board
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ADVISORS:
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Financial, Legal, Political. (Outside consultants) |
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SUPPLIERS:
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Guns, Drugs, etc. Includes Drug Lords, Terrorist Organizations, etc. |
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POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS:
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Can consist of large groups of current or former |
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gang members who influence elections and legislation. |
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COMMUNICATIONS:
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Informants who supply information ranging from |
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rival gang activities to law enforcement operations. |
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Messengers who communicate information between rival gangs. |
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RANKING COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS:
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This group consists of gang members acting as an advisory |
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committee when gang activites are discussed. These members |
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can be separate faction leaders, or were given ranking status |
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through loyalty, trust and performance. AKA: Vice President, |
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5 Star Elite, Generals, Prince, Assistant Chief. |
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CHIEF ENFORCER:
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Coordinates/Controls gang wars, and |
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protects existing territories. AKA: Warlord |
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SECURITY CHIEF/STREET COORDINATOR:
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Disciplines: gang members who violate gang code; |
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vice independents operating within territory who fail to |
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pay share of profit; business owners who fail |
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to pay street tax (protection money). AKA: Hitman |
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TREASURER:
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Responsible for income and Expenses. Capital obtained |
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from Drugs, Guns, Properties, Businesses, Prostitution, etc. |
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BOOKKEEPER:
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Maintains the Books and Records. |
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INDEPENDENTS:
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If the independent Vice Operator has a substantial operation |
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within the gang territory, a share of the profit will |
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be required. Includes: Durg Dealers & Prostitution. |
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AREA LEADERS/AREA COORDINATORS:
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These leaders are in command of assigned areas, and |
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control/coordinate all street activites within their |
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boundaries. AKA: Governor, 3 Star Elite, |
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Lieutenant, (Section) Chief or President. |
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GUN SUPPLIER:
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An area leader, like any gang member, will have |
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access to an assortment of readily available weapons. |
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TRUSTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES:
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Gang membership can total in the thousands per gang. |
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Membership consists of recruiters, street soldiers, |
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runners/carriers and lookouts/spotters. |
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RECRUITERS:
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Recruit at schools, parks, shopping malls, etc. Recruiters |
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are usually selling drugs. A new recruit is |
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enticed by the drug dealer's quick drug profits. |
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STREET SOLDIERS:
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Includes Hardcore to Marginal members. The hardcore is the most |
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active and dangerous because they are trying to attain |
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status and notoriety among the ranks. A street soldier can |
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be involved with drive-bys, gang fights, drug sales, |
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graffitti, intimidation, etc. AKA: Gangbanger, Home-Boy. |
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RUNNERS/CARRIERS:
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These individuals transport and deliver guns and drugs |
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to various locations or to other gang members. |
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They are usually newer younger members, because |
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of the less severe juvenile penalties if caught. AKA: PeeWees. |
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LOOKOUTS/SPOTTERS:
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Serve as lookouts for police when gang members are involved |
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in illegal activities, such as drug deals, |
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graffitti, etc. Usually marginal members or associates. |
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Notes: |
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1. Gangs are organized, functioning under a designated hierarchy, which may resemble the internal structure of a corporation. |
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2. Not all gangs have a definitive leader. They are sometimes ruled by a council of leaders representing each faction. |
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3. A faction will have a separate leader and group of officers. They may use the same name, an altered name, or adopt an entirely new name. |
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