by Bill Valentine
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In this book, Bill Valentine, author of Gang Intelligence Manual, shares the latest intelligence on the predominant street and prison gangs and other disruptive groups, with particular emphasis on their identifying tattoos. Supplementing the text are scores of detailed illustrations by Correctional Officer Robert Schober that replicate some of the most common tattoos worn by members of each of the groups discussed. This groundbreaking work makes a substantial amount of previously classified information available to the general public for the first time. In addition to presenting the latest intel on white, black, Hispanic and Asian gangs, it also includes new information on groups such as the White Afrikaner Resistance Movement and the Russian Mafia, which add to the mounting challenge faced by those laboring to hold the line against the menace posed by gangs, hate groups and organized crime.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Unusual And Thorough Book On A Very Specific Subject , 2008-10-18
If you have any need for this kind of information, I highly recommend this book. Very few of us need to be able to identify gang members by their tattoos, but this is a valuable resource for those who are interested. Social workers, probation officers, and others who work with high-risk or at-risk populations should read this book and keep it with their personal collections.
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"Just About Everything You Need to Know About Gangs & Tattoos", 2008-08-15
"Gangs and Their Tattoos: Identifying Gangbangers on the Street and in Prison", by Bill Valentine & Robert Schober, Paladin Press, CO 2000. ISBN 13: 978-158160-099-5, SC 161 pgs. 6 Chapters and Bibliog. 1 pg. 11" x 8.5". Inveiglements include numerous B&W photographs and large detailed drawings of tattoos & signing (street signals).
Authors both experienced correctional officers, 20 and 8 years respectively, for Nevada State Prison, bring expertise to study of gangs in the U.S. Herein they detail the composite of gangs both inside prisons and on the streets, the methodology of gang origin, initiation rituals for membership, gang identification, oaths and activities. The history and composition of prison and street gangs is carefully specified for various gang types that includes White Hate Groups, African American, Hispanic, Asian & Pacific Islander, & Russian.
Interesting commentary is provided on the origin of gangs, motivations to join, targets of gang members and groups they protect. The various oaths, allegiances, requirements, duties and street signing and gang identifying markings (tattoos) are profusely illustrated. Interpretation of tattoo symbols, numbers, and calligraphy is shown. This book is particularly valuable in having the chronology of U.S. gangs and identifying marks brought together under one cover. It is more than an introduction to gangs for other books can be viewed as supplements to this encompassing, detailed monograph.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Interesting, 2008-02-23
If you are interested and want to know what the tatoos mean. This is a good way to find out without having to ask the person who has them. :0)
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 Limited coverage, 2008-02-07
I may be off base as far as gang activity in other areas of the country but this book focuses so much on the tats of white supremists I didn't find it to be as useful as I had hoped. I am working with younger, homegrown local gang members on the east coast who are loosely affiliated with the Bloods. While this has a bit of info, there is much more out there that this author did not touch on.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
ink behind the walls, 2007-11-11
this book covers alot of the different prison gangs and gives not only thier history but tat's warn by thier members. It is very informitive and shows both drawings and photos of ink behind the walls.
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