CJ 138 - Security Threat Groups

Lecture Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 2

Explores the criminal subcultures of security threat groups (STGs) and gangs. Includes the management concepts for individuals at risk of involvement in STGs or gangs, the identifying characteristics of involvement, intervention strategies, and the importance of interagency networking and information-sharing. Outlines concepts of covert communications used by STGs and gangs in communicating within facilities, jail, and on the streets.

Corequisite: CJ 103 with criminal history clearance; or current professional in the field; or consent of instructor.