NCJ Number
144225
Date Published
1993
Length
17 pages
Annotation
This manual presents material designed to help California police training instructors in developing appropriate lesson plans to cover performance objectives related to dealing with gangs.
Abstract
Each section outlines relevant principles and performance objectives as well as a detailed curriculum. The curriculum covers types of gangs, reasons for gang membership, characteristics common to most gangs, methods used to distinguish gang members, use of gang graffiti, common criminal activities of gang members, and enforcement methods that reduce gang activity.