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Posted by vargod (Member # 1116) on :

Let me first start by saying this is not a grand stand or a soap box thread. It is only about putting some information out there for those of you that might be interested.

Recently, my wife was involved in the Commonwealth of Virginia's state wide Law Enforcement training concerning the ever increasing problem of gangs. The website below contains thing everyone needs to be aware of with respect to their children or children they are envolved with. Each one of the photos are of signing, writting or tattooes that represent a gang or an affiliation to a gang. I'm putting this out here for one reason and one reason only, so all of you are aware of signs to be on the look for when dealing with your kids. The photos of guys posing were taken within a prison's visting room. the rest of the photos either came from photos out of cell or off inmates as they were processed in.

I think it is very important to let everyone know. What you do with it, is up to you. If someone on here has these marking and takes offense, well I'm sorry, but I've seen to many people killed and locked away for this kind of association. These associations are glorified by many of the current music groups that our kids listen to. Just be aware of what is going on around and with your children. Now I'll step down off my soapbox.

http://www.vgia.org/graffiti.htm

Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :

very interesting. I don't think anyone here is
offended. You are trying to help. I'm the
father of 5, and right now, none are in gangs
or have any tatoos.

Posted by vargod (Member # 1116) on :

Let me also say, if you see anything you are unsure of, take a picture of it and email it to me. I will try to get it identified, if it gang related. Va is playing catch-up big time right now and the more intell we can get the better off everyone is.

Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :

I see a reason for alot But WHY [Confused]

the Budweiser/Anheuser Bush eagle .

[ 27. October 2003, 11:22 AM: Message edited by: 35TH ED/ed ]

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

Reminds me of the punk kid that lives across the street and all of his boys that seem to just stand in the street daring someone to hit them with a vehicle. The parents are no better.They turned into "no morals" bikers! I can't wait to move from there! [Eek!]

Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed:
I see a reason for alot But WHY the Budweiser/Anhewser(sp) Bush eagle .

Ed -- forget the Bud; just use the logo off that Amsterdam vodka for your next tattoo....... [Big Grin]

Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :

Thanks for the great information, Mr. Vargod. I'm a high school counselor in a predominately Hispanic section of Dallas. Many of our kids have tattos, but I didn't know much about the gang-related ones (DISD, in its wisdom, doesn't provide us with much information about gangs.... [Roll Eyes]

)

I know we have gangs here, because there have been some big fights lately on & off campus.... [Frown]

......I will certainly utilize this information! [Smile]

Posted by vargod (Member # 1116) on :

Here is another link with more info

http://www.cgiaonline.org/home.html

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