ABSTRACT
Street gangs in the United States seem to have originated around the late 1700s on the East Coast. The origin of gangs correlated with the end of the American Revolution. The Department of Justice estimates about 43% of gangs have some form of alliance. Gang activity began for the purposes of territorial alliances and management, jobs, and entertainment for individual ethnic groups. New York was ground zero for gang origination in the United States. It then extended to the Midwest, West Coast, and much later the Southern Region. The gang groups establish a sense of control of the areas they operate in as they mistreat and torment the people, especially those who are against them in the society. Law enforcement officers, police officers, and judicial officials all receive threats of harm and violence. Preventing gang violence is a priority for areas affected by gang crime. Law enforcement agencies are expected to effectively deal with crime in society.
