Publications: The Gang Book

Gangs are active on many fronts, each of which has different levels of gang involvement and needs different approaches for successful crime and violence reduction. Gangs are active on the streets, in the prisons, and in schools. They have infiltrated politics and criminal justice fields. This report discusses all of these areas.

You can make a donation for this item. We would highly appreciate it. Just click here.
Thank you.

The Gang Book

This guide and training tool was developed to be of use to the most expert gang investigators, as well as to the parent, educator or business owner who may know little about Chicago metropolitan street gangs. It was designed to give the public the most complete and current information possible on the subject of gangs in concise, easy-to-read manner. The Chicago Crime Commission was able to produce this document due to the enthusiastic investment and strong partnership of numerous law enforcement and other sources. These sources, noted in the beginning of the book, provided the Commission with invaluable information and expert insight into the gang problems of today. We extend our sincere thanks to all of the individuals who helped us to bring you this invaluable resource. There are an estimated 70 to 100 gangs in the Chicago metropolitan area with a membership of between 70,000 to 125,000. There are 10 to 20 gangs that are considered to be highly sophisticated. In Section One of this report, we will profile 56 street gangs, including the largest Chicago area gangs and gangs to watch. We will also discuss suburban gangs, providing new information based on a Crime Commission survey of over 80 suburban and county law enforcement departments and agencies.

 

Back to item list