NCJ Number
236624
Date Published
2011
Length
16 pages
Annotation
Results from Arizona's 2009 statewide survey of law enforcement agencies regarding gang and gang activity are presented for Yavapai County and statewide.
Abstract
Six of the 11 Yavapai County law enforcement agencies that responded to the survey reported an active gang presence in their jurisdictions. Of the agencies that reported at least one active gang, five agencies provided estimates of the number of gang members in their jurisdictions. They estimated that there were 307 active gang members across their jurisdictions. Two of the six agencies that identified a gang presence reported that gangs were expanding their memberships and scope of activities. Two agencies with a gang presence reported a slight or significant increase in gang activity in the previous 6 months; the other three agencies with a gang presence reported that gang activity did not change or declined during the previous 6 months. During the 12 months prior to taking the survey, three agencies with a gang presence reported that gangs had increased slightly or significantly in their jurisdictions. Multiple agencies with a gang presence reported that gangs had a moderate level of involvement in the distribution of heroin (33.3 percent), marijuana (33.3 percent), and methamphetamine (33.3 percent). One agency reported moderate gang involvement in the distribution of powdered cocaine. Gangs reported to have a moderate level of involvement in drug sales were the Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang, Hispanic Surefios/SUR 13, Aryan Brotherhood, Black Gangster Disciples, Mexican Mafia/Ls Erne, neighborhood-based drug trafficking groups/crews, and the Skinheads. 8 tables and 3 figures