Gangs are infulencing every aspect of society including the military...that's why the Navy's NCIS used this book as a reference!

It is highly informative and will give you the necessary training to start you out in this field and keep you going. Of course gangs change signs, tactics and methods as they see fit so certain portions will obviously be out of date but that is inevidable.

This manual should be purchased and read by patrol officers up to senior supervisors. Like that saying goes, the more you know the more you grow (and stay alive to beat the bad guys).


Good, If Slightly Outdated, Info on Gangs   April 16, 2006
Although the book is a bit outdated, it's a very good book on all manner of street gangs. And though it doesn't cover the gangs of the area I live in, the information is still valid and pretty well relevant.
If you have children and want to learn what to watch out for, or if you're in a profession that deals with them, then this book is a must. Especially if you combine it with the other book by Mr Valentine.


A History   October 7, 2006
This book gives you a great look inside prison gangs and their roots, most information comes from the west coast.


Street Gangs Book   May 14, 2007
I enjoyed receiving this book. It is full of useful information and a welcome addition to anyone's library who works on the street gang issue.