OFFICER SAFETY ISSUES IN DEALING WITH GANG MEMBERS
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Remain professional at all times.
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Maintain control of the situation or scene.
Your Name / Agency Subject’s Name Subject’s Alias Subject’s Moniker Subject’s Description Subject’s Employment Gang Name Vehicle Information Tattoos, Scars, Marks
Attempt to equalize the number of officers on scene, or when attempting to make contact with gang members, as there are gang members being contacted. Gang members often carry concealed weapon or items that can be used as weapons on them. Often times these weapons are concealed in clothing, inside vehicle, bags, or with female companions.
Gang Profile
Gang members are accustomed to being contacted by police and believe they know what is appropriate or inappropriate conduct by the police. Gangs may record the police contact or conduct counter-surveillance recordings of the conduct of the police officers to file complaints against officers or to intimidate officers in the future. GANG DEFINITION Arizona Revised Statute
13-105.8 "Criminal street gang" means an ongoing formal or informal association of persons in which members or associates individually or collectively engage in the commission, attempted commission, facilitation or solicitation of any felony act and that has at least one individual who is a criminal street gang member. 13-105.9 "Criminal street gang member" means an individual to whom at least two of the following seven criteria that indicate criminal street gang membership apply: (a) Self-proclamation. (b) Witness testimony or official statement. (c) Written or electronic correspondence. (d) Paraphernalia or photographs. (e) Tattoos. (f) Clothing or colors. (g) Any other indicia of street gang membership.
HELLS ANGELS PAGE 2 (reverse side) Document: Any alerts Gang Information Gang Criteria met Interview Notes Weapon Information Affiliates / Associates Criminal Intelligence Analysis and Research Unit
Gang Member Identification Criteria (GMIC) Card :
The information you document in the GMIC is not only vital for your case but can also be important in future investigations. You are the one who may have to testify to the information you obtained at a later date so remember to document your notes completely and/or take photographs when possible and legally obtained.
Phone: 1-888-NO-GANGS (1-888-664-2647) 602-223-2841
In 1994 the Hells Angels probated and then patched over members of the Dirty Dozen outlaw motorcycle gang. With this event the Hells Angels laid claim to the state of Arizona, claiming it to be a “red and white” state. Membership Since that time the Hells Angels have fluctuated in numbers but have averaged about 60 to 80 members statewide. As of March 2011 the Hells Angels in Arizona number near 100.
Filthy Few = committed violence for club
Rank in club (if any)
Dequallo = resisted arrest / violence towards officers
Chapter he is member of
Location The Arizona Hells Angels currently have 5 chapters / clubhouses across the state of Arizona: Phoenix - 147 W. Mohave Mesa - 153 S. Lebaron Flagstaff - 1611 N. West Street Tucson - 2414 N. Fontana Cave Creek - 21448 N. 24th Avenue * addresses subject to change*
Structure Each chapter must have 6 members to exist. If the chapter falls below that number it becomes “frozen.” Each chapter has its own leadership President (the P) ; Vice-President ; Treasurer ; Sgt-at-Arms who take care of chapter business. Chapters then report to a regional (west coast or east coast) leadership structure. Dues Dues are paid to the chapter each month as well as when a member violates a club rule. These dues are used for club business at the local, regional, national, or international level.
Criminal History Members of the Hells Angels have been arrested and convicted of the following offenses: *Drug Possession *Drug Paraphernalia *Assault *Threats *Misconduct with Weapons *DUI On September 15, 2009 a jury ruled the Arizona Hells Angels to be a gang in the State v. Nathan Sample case in Maricopa County, Case No. 2009-030276-002SE Female Associates Females are not allowed to become members of the Hells Angels. Often times females are used to transport weapons, drugs, or other items at the direction of members.
Associate / supporter of club
Prospect for club
Full patch member
Skin patch can be put on after 10 yrs with club
Run formation Full patch members in front of pack, in order of club rank.
Prospects next in order Associates and supporters in rear of pack.
Crash truck usually follows 1 to 2 miles behind pack.
Females are normally employed as strippers or prostitutes to earn money for the club. Associates and Supporters Have no standing in the club. Often times want to be associated with the outlaw biker image but are not able to gain membership in the club. Patched members will often exploit supporters in order to obtain needed information or supplies for the club, example (s) drugs, police / MVD records. Money raised during runs by selling support shirts, stickers, books, or other items is used by the club for defense funds and club business (legal and illegal).
