Monday, March 24, 2025

Speaking out Against Violent Gangs in the State of Florida

 Against Violent Gangs in the State of Florida

Speech ,commentary, research are  in development. So are the signs an symbols we see in our cities art of gang related?  This is my question because right  here in the beautiful City of St. Petersburg, FL I am seeing far too much graffiti. Perhaps art it is. - A.T. Yoda Brooks





"In Florida, law enforcement agencies report a greater percentage of Hispanic/Latino and African-American/black gang members, with recent figures indicating 46% Hispanic/Latino, 35% African-American/black, and over 11% white gang members. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown of gang statistics in Florida:
Gang Membership and Activity:
  • Widespread Activity: Gangs are documented in all 20 judicial circuits in Florida, both in rural and urban areas. 
  • Increased Female Involvement: Female gang involvement has increased 33% according to the FDLE survey. 
  • Gang Activity Increase: The majority of law enforcement agencies indicated that gang activity has increased over the past 12 months. 
  • Gang members in Miami-Dade County: In 2001, there were 109 gangs with approximately 1,256 confirmed members in Miami-Dade County. 
  • Drug-related activity: Drug-related gang activity is widespread in Florida. 
  • Gangs in Suburban Areas: Gangs are also proliferating in suburban areas as gang members flee increasing law enforcement pressure in urban areas or seek more lucrative drug markets. "

Source: https://www.fldoe.org/safe-schools/sesir-discipline-data/gang-related.stml

https://nationalgangcenter.ojp.gov/survey-analysis/demographics

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