MCCCD Program Description

Street Gangs I

Course: AJS289AJ

First Term: 2004 Summer II

Lecture 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Introduction to street gang identification, history, culture, and current trends, specifically in the western United States

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
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 officer safety tactics when confronting gang members. (VII) 8. Describe influence of prison on gang members. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
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

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/24/2004

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