Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS289AJ   19992-20044 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/24/98
AJS289AJ 19992-20044 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Street Gangs I
Introduction to street gang identification, history, culture, and current trends, specifically in the western United States. Prerequisites: Certified officer or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS289AJ   19992-20044 Street Gangs I
1. Describe the history of street gangs in the western United States. (I)
2. Describe Black street gangs such as Crips, Bloods, and gangsters, their history, and current activities in the Phoenix area. (II)
3. Describe Hispanic gangs, their history, and current criminal activities. (III)
4. Describe Asian gangs, history, and current criminal activities. (IV)
5. Describe gang culture: tattoos, clothing, and graffiti. (V)
6. Identify gang recognition criteria. (VI)
7. Identify police officer safety tactics when confronting gang members. (VII)
8. Describe influence of prison on gang members. (VIII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AJS289AJ   19992-20044 Street Gangs I
    I. History of street gangs in the western United States
        A. Immigration
        B. Statistical changes
        C. Generations
        D. Escalation in violence
        E. Origin of gang culture and conflict
      II. Black street gangs
          A. History
          B. Crips, Bloods, gangsters
          C. Migration from Los Angeles
          D. Effects of immigration
          E. Trends unique to the Phoenix area
          F. Motivation for existence
          G. Rivals/enemies
          H. Culture
        III. Hispanic street gangs
            A. History
            B. Immigration
            C. Current criminal activities
            D. Motivation for existence
            E. Religion
            F. Rivals
            G. Hybrid
            H. Culture
          IV. Asian gangs
              A. History
              B. Immigration
              C. Domestic migration
              D. Variables between southeast Asian gangs and others
              E. Cultural differences
              F. Relationship with law enforcement
              G. Culture
            V. Gang culture
                A. Religion
                B. Clothing
                C. Graffiti
                D. Tattoos
                E. Hand signs
              VI. Identification and documentation
                  A. Items of identity
                  B. Items needed to document membership
                  C. Obtaining information field interrogation
                VII. Officer safety when confronting gang members
                    A. Tactics
                    B. Vehicle contact
                    C. Fitness level
                  VIII. Prison influence
                      A. Entry
                      B. Time as a gang member
                      C. Exit
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