ABOUT GANGS /HISTORY OF STREET GANGS

Information provided by the New York City Department of Corrections
Gang Intelligence Unit

Street Gang Definition:
A street gang is a group of people (3 or more persons), organization or association that engage in criminal or anti-social behavior whether formal or informal.

Examples of Criminal Activities of Street Gangs :

Narcotics distribution
Firearms or explosives violations
Murder
Extortion
Violent offenses such as assault, threats, burglary, or carjacking.

Examples of Street Gangs: