DM 06.14

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What is the definition of a Criminal Street Gang?

A group of two or more persons who have a common name or common identifying sign or symbol

An organization comprised of three or more persons who have a common name or common identifying sign or symbol

A group of three or more persons who have a common name or common identifying sign or symbol (correct)

An association of two or more persons who have a common name or common identifying sign or symbol

According to the directive, how should suspected gang member contacts be handled?

They should be immediately arrested

They should be documented (correct)

They should be ignored

They should be reported to the media

What is the criteria for identifying a Gang Member according to the directive?

Admitting to liking the style of clothing worn by gang members

Having a specific hairstyle similar to that of gang members

Engaging in any form of criminal activity

Being identified by another law enforcement agency as belonging to a Criminal Street Gang (correct)

What is the main focus for collecting and reporting information on gangs according to the directive?

Focusing on any one gang solely because of ethnic or socioeconomic status Signup and view all the answers

According to the directive, what constitutes a Gang Member's membership admission?

Admitting to membership in a Criminal Street Gang Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of persons required for an enterprise to be considered as a Criminal Street Gang according to the directive?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of members with regards to gang related/motivated crimes and incidents according to the directive?

Thoroughly investigate and report them Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which an individual can be identified as a Gang Member according to the directive?

Exhibiting a combination of specific characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What are some mannerisms that can identify a person as a member of a Criminal Street Gang?

Hand signs and speech patterns Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an action that would indicate membership in a Criminal Street Gang?

Authors written or electronic correspondence indicating membership Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if an individual admits detailed knowledge of Criminal Street Gang activity?

They have extensive knowledge about the gang's activities Signup and view all the answers

What is a Gang Associate?

A person suspected of gang involvement Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a Possibly Gang Related Crime?

An unconfirmed gang member involved in an incident Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Gang Related Crime?

A crime committed by a suspected gang member Signup and view all the answers

What type of individual has been identified as a gang member by a previously reliable informant?

A person identified by a reliable informant as a gang member Signup and view all the answers

What is a Gang Motivated Crime?

A crime committed to promote, further, or assist a criminal street gang Signup and view all the answers

What are the four categories in which crimes will be separated?

N – No gang involvement, P – Possible gang involvement, R – Gang related, M – Gang motivated Signup and view all the answers

What are officers required to do when completing a General Offense Report?

Write or type the appropriate classification for gang involvement Signup and view all the answers

What is the Member Responsibility in investigating any crime?

To evaluate the facts and circumstances to determine gang relations Signup and view all the answers

When should officers document facts to substantiate their classification of an incident?

In the narrative portion of their report Signup and view all the answers

What is required from officers in relation to the Gang Involvement check box on the General Offense Report Form?

Officers must write or type the appropriate classification beside it Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Gang Motivated Crime?

To promote or further the criminal enterprise of the gang Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'P – Possible gang involvement'?

Unconfirmed or suspected gang involvement in the crime Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of officers when investigating crimes related to known or suspected gang members?

To carefully evaluate if there is any relation to gangs and document findings Signup and view all the answers