MOTORCYCLE GANG FUNDAMENTALS

TOPICS: Investigating outlaw motorcycle gang (OMG) crime. An overview of OMG history, alliances, rivalries, and hierarchy. Distinguishing a Biker from a 1%er. Gangs of concern and how to identify OMGs, members and associates. Common OMG identifiers, including patches, colors, symbols, tattoos, etc. How to deal with gang members during traffic stops, on runs, and at rallies. Basic Intelligence-gathering techniques. Officer safety concerns and civil litigation against law enforcement.