Norteño and Sureño gangs in California’s Tulare County
California’s Tulare County - Introduction to Tulare County and why the gang problem in Tulare County is getting worse. Officials acknowledge it, and statistics prove it.
Norteño and Sureño gangs in Tulare County- The history of the Norteño and Sureño gangs, how they originated in Southern California and their influence across the country.
Distinguishing between Norteños and Sureño- The Norteños and Sureño gangs are known to wear different apparel
The Norteños and Sureño rivalry - The territorial disputes and pride conflicts between various gang members and how they distinguished themselves
Criminal Activity - These gangs conduct drug sales and provide the California Mexican Mafia a portion of their profits.
How Norteños and Sureño are controlled and influenced by the Latin Mafia - Latin Mafia organization is a criminal organization that is involved in extortion, murder, and narcotics trafficking.
Why the problem is not going away - The community have become numb and complacent to the violence and how the gangs have taken control of the California prisons.
How the gangs get together in the virtual world - Norteños and Surenos gang members can be found on TheHoodUp.com website which is a virtual gathering place for other gangs. They communicate freely while remain completely anonymous.
Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Crime Systems – Accordion to TCSD, there’s a noticeable increase in numbers and the growth in violence and the gang problem has worsened over the years.
What TCSD and enforcement personnel agree upon - The gangs will always remain but it is possible to curb their negative impacts and prevent their activities. Intervention and prevention are central to curb the gang problem.
