W7 Assignment - Gang Study Background Information Select one of the criminal gangs listed below and conduct research pertaining to the organization. Outline the history of the gang, their geographical location of operations, their primary criminal activities, their membership qualifications, any identifying marks, signs, patches, "colors" or tattoos they typically display and a description of the gang's most notorious criminal act. Finally outline what steps, based on this week's studies, you would take as a law enforcement official in the gang's area of operation to control the gang you chose. Mara Salvatrucha (aka MS-13) Instructions This document should simulate a “gang file” as described in this week’s textbook chapters. This report must be at least 3 pages of written text. The entire paper must be your original work. A gang file should be maintained with the following information: Type of gang (Street, motorcycle, etc), ethnic composition, and number of active and associate members, territory, hideouts, types of crimes usually committed, method of operation, choice of targets or victims, leadership and members know to be violet. If there is a group photo of the gang, which can sometimes be gained through a search, this should be included in the file as well. Included in the record system should be a gang member profile that cross-references the names of suspected gang members with the gang file. The may be card or computerized file. A gang member file should include A photograph, or more if available, and a description and/or photo of the vehicle the member’s moniker, the nickname used by the gang member among their peers and while crimes for the gang. Other helpful information to put in a gang file , if it becomes available, is the individual’s cell phone, address, any employment information and known relationships, especially regarding girlfriends and boyfriends, mothers or fathers of their children. .

1. W7 Assignment - Gang Study
Background Information
Select one of the criminal gangs listed below and conduct
research pertaining to the organization.
Outline the history of the gang, their geographical location of
operations, their primary criminal activities, their membership
qualifications, any identifying marks, signs, patches, "colors" or
tattoos they typically display and a description of the gang's
most notorious criminal act.
Finally outline what steps, based on this week's studies, you
would take as a law enforcement official in the gang's area of
operation to control the gang you chose.
Mara Salvatrucha (aka MS-13)
Instructions
This document should simulate a “gang file” as described in this
week’s textbook chapters.
This report must be at least 3 pages of written text.
The entire paper must be your original work.
A gang file should be maintained with the following
information: Type of gang (Street, motorcycle, etc), ethnic
composition, and number of active and associate members,
territory, hideouts, types of crimes usually committed, method
of operation, choice of targets or victims, leadership and
members know to be violet. If there is a group photo of the
gang, which can sometimes be gained through a search, this
should be included in the file as well. Included in the record
system should be a gang member profile that cross-references
the names of suspected gang members with the gang file. The
may be card or computerized file.
A gang member file should include A photograph, or more if

2. available, and a description and/or photo of the vehicle the
member’s moniker, the nickname used by the gang member
among their peers and while crimes for the gang. Other helpful
information to put in a gang file , if it becomes available, is the
individual’s cell phone, address, any employment information
and known relationships, especially regarding girlfriends and
boyfriends, mothers or fathers of their children.