April Foxboro Town Meeting w/ Gang Unit Officer

[notes from Roxey Catenzaro]

Hello Neighbors!
We had an amazing meeting with our new gang enforcement officer. I wanted to pass on the notes that I took for those of you who were not able to attend this informative meeting.

*Announcement of our new Chief of Police as of May 1, Craig Black. He was also in attendance.
*Recent activities: tagging, break-ins, fights.
*Currently discussing the safety of the green space. If you have any suggestions such as lighting the space, please let us know.
*Please remember to follow ALL laws when patrolling and do not be alarmed if YOU are pulled over by the police. They are doing their job and we definitely look suspicious driving slowly through the neighborhood at odd hours!

Presentation by Officer Everett, gang enforcement. NSL Gangs 101
*Types of gangs in NSL: Hispanic, Polynesian, White, Middle Eastern, Black, and Asian
*Clothing to look for: Bandannas hanging from clothing, or on head-black, white, brown, red, purple, green, or yellow.
Belts-canvas type, worn with it hanging extra long, buckle may have #013
Uniform-creased pants, flannel shirt-modeled after 60's style prison uniform. Sports jerseys, shoes-Nike Cortez shoe or Chuck Taylors.
*SPECIFIC GANG TYPES IN THE AREA
Hispanic gang history: Surenos- affiliate with blue, shaved heads, #13=La EME or Mexican Mafia (who are their "Shot callers").
Norternos- red, #14=ENE, shaved head with long 'knot' of hair hanging down the back middle of head.
Unafiliated- any color, Utah gang
Middle Eastern- red, terrorist organization names, but no known terrorist threat.
Polynesian Gangs- Tongan Crip Gang TCG- blue, bandannas on left.
USO Outlaws- no colors
Juggalos- ICP Insane Clown Posse music group(also uses the symbol from this music group, "hatchet man"), no known leadership.

Graffiti: We looked at graffiti examples and learned how to read it. It is different from 'tagging' that is more an art expression and not always associated with gangs. Although, some gangs start as Tagger Crews.

* Since February, there have been almost 50 identified gang members living in NSL. If you want to contact Officer Everett directly, his email is curtise@nslcity.org

BRETT COOK on the importance of lighting your house
*Over 55% reduction in crime with your porch lights on at night!!
*Can use 'Dusk to Dawn' light controls, photo cells. $5-8 a piece
*In Wall Timers are the best option for $20-40
*Try using flourescent lights; the brighter the better :)