2019年4月25日 · Here are some ways investigators can gain intelligence from gang graffiti. A tag (gang graffiti) done by a gang in their own turf serves to define a gang’s turf, acting like a “no trespassing” sign to rival crews. “RIP” tags memorialize dead gang members. These can be good for gathering police intelligence regarding gang monikers.

Street gangs are targeting young people at an earlier and earlier age. It is critical that you be able to recognize the signs of gang involvement. This booklet is designed to help parents, teachers, and community. members spot gang activity in their fami-lies, schools and communities.

2022年12月2日 · Gang signs are hand gestures and nonverbal signals that are used by members of certain gangs to communicate with one another. These signs often represent the gang’s identity, territory, and beliefs, and are used as a way to intimidate or disrespect rival gangs and showing dominance in the community.

2019年5月21日 · A new software program called GARI (Gang Graffiti Automatic Recognition and Interpretation) is now helping Schafer and other investigators decipher the scrawlings, monitor gang activity, and fight crime.

2023年9月11日 · Gang tag signs refer to distinctive graffiti markings used by street gangs to mark their territories. These symbols, usually consisting of specific colors, letters or numbers, serve as a form of communication and intimidation within the gang community.

Depictions of gang symbols are provided for the following gangs: Bloods, Crips, People Nation, Folk Nation, Latino gangs, prison gangs, Asian gangs, outlaw motorcycle gangs, hate groups/extremists, occult groups, terrorist groups, and miscellaneous gangs.

2011年5月23日 · Gang graffiti is fairly easy to recognize; it usually has little or no artistic value and is simply a way to mark that gangs territory on the street. A few genaral ways to recognize genric gang graffiti are as follows:

A gang sign, also known as a gang signal, is a verbal or visual way gang members identify their affiliation. This can take many forms including slogans, hand signs, colored clothing, and graffiti to indicate that the signaller favors, or is a member of, the associated gang.

2008年12月30日 · Tagger crews often include people from different ethnic backgrounds and both male and female members. The boys are “Kings” and the girls are “Queens.” The most prolific are kids from 13 to 17 years old. Taggers dress like most other kids but can adopt gang-like dress.

2023年9月3日 · Gang signs are symbolic hand movements used by members across different criminal organizations or street gangs worldwide. These unique signals serve several purposes including identification, communication, allegiance declaration, and intimidation tactics within these secretive groups.