Police lecture - gangs

Overview of New Police Coordination Strategies

• Collaboration of gun and gang units to form DUGG units (Drug Units Guns Gangs).

  • Purpose: More integrated street-level enforcement and address public safety issues without overlap with organized crime units.

Gun and Gang Violence Crisis

• Focus Areas:

  • Short-term projects targeting gang members, illegal firearms, and harmful drugs.

  • Emphasis on violent crime trends across Canada, especially in urban areas.

Winnipeg Police Service Gang Expert Program

• Membership includes ongoing education for recruits and serving officers.

• Outreach to community organizations and academic institutions to disseminate knowledge on gang-related issues.

• Court Involvement:

  • Providing expert opinions on gang affiliations in legal cases.

Gang Definitions and Perspectives

• Gang Definition:

  • A group of individuals organized for a common purpose, often related to criminal activities.

• Motivations for Joining Gangs:

  • Seeking connection and community.

  • Financial incentives.

  • Coercion or generational influence.

Criminal Organizations Definition

• According to Canadian Criminal Code:

  • Defined as a group of three or more individuals that engages in serious criminal activity.

  • Activities that lead to direct or indirect material benefits.

Gang Activities and Indicators

• Common activities among gang members include:

  • Drug trafficking as a key revenue source.

  • Various criminal offenses: murder, robbery, extortion, human trafficking.

• Identifiers of Gang Membership:

  • Tattoos associated with specific gangs (e.g., Hells Angels).

  • Color symbolism in clothing.

  • Verbal testimonies and admissions of affiliation.

Gang Operations

• Dial-a-Dealer Services:

  • Drug selling through phone lines where customers place orders for delivered drugs.

• Generational Membership:

  • Notable gangs like the Eastside Crime Family maintain third and fourth generation memberships.

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