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Cabarrus County Parks Commission Minutes February 19, 2009 The Cabarrus County Parks Commission met on February 19, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the th Sheriff’s Annex (Training Room – 6 Floor) located at 30 Corban Avenue, Concord NC. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Howard Hurlocker and silent roll was taken. Chairman Howard Hurlocker entertained a motion to accept the minutes from th the January 15 meeting. A motion was made by Steve Sciascia to accept the minutes as presented. Jim Guess seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. New Business 1. The first agenda item was a presentation by Bernie Loos and Brian Hopkins of the Sheriff’s Department Gang Intelligence Unit. The presentation was on Gang Awareness in Cabarrus County. The Parks Staff, Commission Board Members and Park Rangers were present for this informative presentation. Information was given on examples of gang alliances/gang nations – People Nation that includes gang sets Bloods (West Coast), Latin Kings, Vice Lords, Bishops and Gaylords. The Folk Nation that includes gang sets Crips, Black Gangster Disciples, Latin Disciples, Satan Disciples, La Raza and the Latin Eagles. The Extremists gangs includes; Aryan Nations, KKK, National Alliance, th MS-13, 18 Street, and Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. 170 gang members have been identified in Cabarrus County. Brief details were given on how to identify tagging on locations in the area and why kids join gangs. Levels of gang involvement includes: Level 1 – Fantasy, Level II – At – Risk, Level III – Wanna- Be/Associate, Level IV – Gang Member and Level V – Hard-Core Gang Member. After the presentation the Parks Staff, Commission Board Members and Park Rangers were given information on the identification of bandannas, necklaces, Rosaries, symbol markings, etc. The staff was also informed of when to call enforcement; i.e. to take pictures of tagging, when two gangs meet at the park, or when any threatening situation arises. Just as they were informed not to overact and call law enforcement just because a gang member is in the park. It was a very enlightening presentation and brought awareness and education to staff as well as Commission Members.