UNIT TITLE: Street Gangs and Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
UNIT NUMBER: 1.1.0
MaineCriminalJusticeAcademy
15 Oak Grove Road
Vassalboro, ME 04989
Original Information Provided By:
Officer Augustin Rodriguez, Westbrook Police Department
Officer Christopher Rhinhart, Carrabassett Valley Police Department
Prepared by:David Tyrol, MaineCriminalJusticeAcademyDate: January 31, 2012
Reviewed By: Tina Plourde Maine Information and AnalysisCenter (MIAC)
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Criterion Test
- Define “Gang” – A Gang is: A group of youngsters or adolescents who associate closely, often exclusively, for social reasons, especially such a group engaging in delinquent behavior. Or Any organized group having identifiable leadership and characteristics, and whose association is significantly dependant on criminal conduct. Or, A group of persons associated for some criminal or other antisocial purpose
- List three street gangs that exist in Maine: True Somali Bloods, Tiny Rascal Gang, Latin Kings,
- List three motorcycle gangs that operate in the Northeast- Hells Angels, Outlaws, Pagans, Sons Of Silence, Bandidos, and Warlocks
- List three visual indicators of OMG membership- Tattoos, white supremacist markings, patches, and OMG colors
- Discuss tactics for dealing with OMG members during patrol- Ensure adequate back up, speak directly with OMG leadership, Do not try to intimidate, Acknowledge membership, Do not “disrespect” , Be aware of prospects and support/surveillance vehicles.
- List three strategies that can be used to slow gang activity- Gang Injunctions granted by court, Community policing strategies, enlisting neighborhood watches, and gang interdiction patrols.
Bibliography
Bureau of Justice Assistance, US Dept. of Justice “NationalGangCenter Bulletin” No. 4, May 2010
Howell, James and Moore, John “History of Street Gangs in the United States”
North Carolina Gang Investigators’ Association
Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Information
Officer Augustin Rodriguez, Westbrook Police Department, SME
Bangor Daily News January 27, 2012 article: Gang Growth in Maine
MaineStatePolice-Maine Intelligence and AnalysisCenter (MIAC)