Gang Affiliation Question

[zhugeliang1]

I had no idea that SAPD had a gang unit but I remember SAPD used to have an information fair at the Freeman - which I don't think they do anymore? - and they would exhibit gang stuff and show us what it meant, etc.

[LovingSAT]

The Gang unit is great and dont forget DARE. Not sure what school the child goes to but contact the administration and see if they would request DARE on their campus.

[zhugeliang1]

I thought DARE was cut by budget problems?

[majormadmax]

Originally Posted by zhugeliang1

I thought DARE was cut by budget problems?

They are not showing one for San Antonio on their web site...

D.A.R.E.

But Bexar County has one...

Bexar Country DARE program

Cheers! M2

[ZeroTX]

Originally Posted by omeyocan

I saw the following written on a note: "The King 6 LOU (followed by a 5 point star). the kid always wears red. It seems there are symbols and identifiers related to both the Folk and the People Nations.

# 6 = Folk Nation
King = People Nation
5 Point Start = People Nation
Wears Red = People Nation

Can anybody identify the affiliation?

5 points = People Nation = affiliated w/ Bloods. Latin Kings are 5-point crown. Latin Kings are affiliated with People Nation/Bloods.

I'm just guessing. Maybe 6 LOU has something to do with a local group.

Kids in gangs generally are good, but get sucked up into it because they don't see any other way to live. They are poor and feel like it gives them power and maybe even money and nothing else will. You can't fault their motives, but you have to help them see that the underlying presumptions are wrong... Yes, they can finish school, go to college, get a good job and never set foot in the old neighborhood again. Yes, they can have nice things that they work hard for and not be scared or feel like running when they see the cops. It's hard to convince them, but it's not impossible.

If a parent observes this pattern going on, they'd be advised to step in before their kid ends up in prison, or worse, a body bag. Best case, they get in trouble in school, get a few tattoos that they'll regret and get sent to juvee once or twice. Most don't end up being "best case."

[Newk]

Originally Posted by majormadmax

Check here: Gang Information from SAPD, more specifically here: SAPD Gang Awareness Handbook.

And if you can't find the info, DM me as where I work we have contacts with state law enforcement intelligence agencies...

Cheers! M2

DM'd

[majormadmax]

Originally Posted by Newk

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Replied...

[wCat]

This seemed like the most important information on that website:

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GANGS, GRAFFITI, AND OTHER JUVENILE CRIME ISSUES, PLEASE CONTACT THE SAFFE OFFICERS AT YOUR LOCAL SUBSTATION. We have deliberatly avoided providing more details concerning graffiti symbols, names of gangs active in San Antonio, gang activities, and so on in this web page as we do not want to provide gang members with any publicity.

Calling the gang unit would seem like the most logical contact to get information.

CONTACT THE GANG UNIT:

By PHONE: 207-7155 (Gang Hotline)

[TexHwyMan]

Originally Posted by zhugeliang1

I had no idea that SAPD had a gang unit but I remember SAPD used to have an information fair at the Freeman - which I don't think they do anymore? - and they would exhibit gang stuff and show us what it meant, etc.

BCSO used to have a gang unit as well, but it was dissolved a few years ago.

[BlaineD]

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]latin king and queen nation. they mix red in their colors.[/SIZE][/FONT]