University Park

25th Street

The Crips, originating in Los Angeles, California, are one of the oldest, largest, and most notorious gangs in the United States. They have been involved in murders, robberies and drug dealing in the Los Angeles area.

The Crips are mostly identified by the blue color worn by their members. What was once a single gang is now a loose network of "franchises" around the United States.

The gang is primarily composed of African Americans. The gang has an intense rivalry with the Bloods. They are also known to feud with Chicano gangs.

Left - Off of Madison

Right - Pecan

The Bloods is one of Los Angeles, California's street gangs. They are identified by the red color worn by their members and their gang symbol.

The Bloods are made up of various sub-groups known as "sets" between which significant differences exist such as colors, clothing, and operations. Since their formation the Blood gangs have branched out throughout the United States, and have even influenced youth groups using the same name in Europe.

Oregon Park

Top Says: Bloods

Bottom Says:

If blood in sign

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Criminal street gang means a formal or informal on-going organization, association or group of three or more persons who:

• Have a common name or common identifying signs, colors or symbols:

• Have members or associates who, individually or collectively, engages in or have engaged in a pattern of criminal street gang activity.

Usually you can spot a gang member by the color of their clothing, having a headband hanging out of their pocket, tattoos that mean different things.

If you spot graffiti in your neighborhood report it immediately, it could have Gang related signs and meanings.