Bring Back Da Cripz

CRIP STRUCTURE

LEADER:
This is the absolute leader. Usually the leader is imprisoned,

but still manages to direct overall operations via telephone

or other forms of communications. AKA: Dragon,

President, King, Supreme Chief, Chairman of the board




ADVISORS:
Financial, Legal, Political. (Outside consultants)




SUPPLIERS:
Guns, Drugs, etc. Includes Drug Lords, Terrorist Organizations, etc.



POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Can consist of large groups of current or former

gang members who influence elections and legislation.



COMMUNICATIONS:
Informants who supply information ranging from

rival gang activities to law enforcement operations.

Messengers who communicate information between rival gangs.




RANKING COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS:
This group consists of gang members acting as an advisory

committee when gang activites are discussed. These members

can be separate faction leaders, or were given ranking status

through loyalty, trust and performance. AKA: Vice President,

5 Star Elite, Generals, Prince, Assistant Chief.



CHIEF ENFORCER:
Coordinates/Controls gang wars, and

protects existing territories. AKA: Warlord



SECURITY CHIEF/STREET COORDINATOR:
Disciplines: gang members who violate gang code;

vice independents operating within territory who fail to

pay share of profit; business owners who fail

to pay street tax (protection money). AKA: Hitman




TREASURER:
Responsible for income and Expenses. Capital obtained

from Drugs, Guns, Properties, Businesses, Prostitution, etc.




BOOKKEEPER:
Maintains the Books and Records.



INDEPENDENTS:
If the independent Vice Operator has a substantial operation

within the gang territory, a share of the profit will

be required. Includes: Durg Dealers & Prostitution.



AREA LEADERS/AREA COORDINATORS:
These leaders are in command of assigned areas, and

control/coordinate all street activites within their

boundaries. AKA: Governor, 3 Star Elite,

Lieutenant, (Section) Chief or President.



GUN SUPPLIER:
An area leader, like any gang member, will have

access to an assortment of readily available weapons.



TRUSTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES:
Gang membership can total in the thousands per gang.

Membership consists of recruiters, street soldiers,

runners/carriers and lookouts/spotters.



RECRUITERS:
Recruit at schools, parks, shopping malls, etc. Recruiters

are usually selling drugs. A new recruit is

enticed by the drug dealer's quick drug profits.



STREET SOLDIERS:
Includes Hardcore to Marginal members. The hardcore is the most

active and dangerous because they are trying to attain

status and notoriety among the ranks. A street soldier can

be involved with drive-bys, gang fights, drug sales,

graffitti, intimidation, etc. AKA: Gangbanger, Home-Boy.



RUNNERS/CARRIERS:
These individuals transport and deliver guns and drugs

to various locations or to other gang members.

They are usually newer younger members, because

of the less severe juvenile penalties if caught. AKA: PeeWees.



LOOKOUTS/SPOTTERS:
Serve as lookouts for police when gang members are involved

in illegal activities, such as drug deals,

graffitti, etc. Usually marginal members or associates.



Notes:

1. Gangs are organized, functioning under a designated hierarchy, which may resemble the internal structure of a corporation.

2. Not all gangs have a definitive leader. They are sometimes ruled by a council of leaders representing each faction.

3. A faction will have a separate leader and group of officers. They may use the same name, an altered name, or adopt an entirely new name