Training Conference Gangs
MS-13
COURSE GOAL
This course will provide the student with an in depth orientation to the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13)
criminal street gang.
The training includes;
1. Classroom instruction (lecture)
2. Audio/Visual aids (PowerPoints, video, pictures)
Recommended maximum number of students = 250
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The student will be able to:
1. Identify MS-13 gang members given visual cues, as well as their tactics and operating
procedures.
2. Define associated terms, phrases, and slang used by MS-13 gang members.
3. Explain MS-13 motivations and methodology behind criminal acts and behavior.
EXPANDED COURSE OUTLINE
I. INTRODUCTION/ORIENTATION
A. Orientation/Intros – Los Angeles Metropolitan Task Force on Violent Gangs
B. Overview
C. Course Objectives
II. History of MS-13
A. Origin and Geography
B. Significant Events
III. STRUCTURE
A. Organizational breakdown
B. Exterior Influence
C. Rules
IV. CRIMES / TRENDS/ VICTIMS
A. Geography Based Tactics
B. Types of crimes committed
assault, rape, prostitution
C. Tactics
D. Victims
V. MS-13
A. MS-13 El Salvador
B. MS-13 Guatemala
VI. FIELD CONTACTS
A. What to look for
VII. LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN TASK FORCE – CASE STUDY
A. Operation 13 Scoops
B. Operation Master Splinter – 503s
VIII. Multi-Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium (MAGEC) – CASE STUDY / INTERACTIONS / TRENDS
A. Origin
B. Current Status in Fresno County
C. Investigation
VIIII. LOCAL AGENCY – CASE STUDIES AND FINDINGS
A. LAPD
B. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office