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Gang Intelligence Manual: Identifying And Understanding Modern-Day Violent Gangs In The United States

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The author of this book is a former Correctional Officer. He served as his prison's gang intelligence officer so he provides plenty of first-hand expertise. This book really goes into depth with respect to revealing the gang world. Methods of recruitment, training, and how gangs make their money in and out of prison are all covered. A very good read if you're really serious about learning and understanding the "gang life."

As a criminal defense lawyer who represents gang members it was an obvious read as law enforcement utilizes it to train their officers. Most of the information is dated and of little use. It is however a good starting point to understand gang behavior.

This book should be on everyone's shelf that works in LE. It's information is a bit outdated, but the gangs are changing so fast that last weeks news is also outdated.

For anyone just starting out and wanting gang intel...this is a great start!

Stay Safe!

Although the book is a bit outdated, it's a very good book on all manner of street gangs.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.

The information is credited. But not usefully for work. The job changes too fast. The streets change even faster. Interesting for the outsider, first year basics. Awww, it was okay at the least.

I used this book for a class I took at Guilford College. It was the first class dealing with gangs and the history of gangs in America. This was one book we used in the class, which was being instructed by a local ADA form Guilford County. The book was informative and came recommended by the local law enforcement gang specialist.

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.

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

This item was given as a gift to a friend, who specifically requested it, and expressed great satisfaction on receiving it. Pricing, delivery and product integrity were all satisfactory. My rating it a 4 out of a possible 5 reflects only the fact that I lack first hand experience with the purchased item, and can only reflect the limited information conveyed to me by its recipient.