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COMMUNICATING

Indicia

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Distinguishing signs or marks of Gang Affiliation and Membership

A person can show his/her affiliation or association with any gang by using different signs. Every gang has its unique Indicia or theme. Here are some indicators used to represent a gang:

• Colors
• Profiles on social media, etc.
• Marks
• Tattoos
• Hand signs
• Clothing style/pattern
• Cell phones
• Haircuts
• Piercings
• Jewelry
• Monikers
• Slang
• Drawings
• Music
• Sub-culture magazines
• Sportswear 
• Lettering
• Generational gang membership
• Other indicators, identifies, or Paraphernalia.