Neighborhood Security and Safety

Warning signs for Gang Activity

The Bloomington Police Department provided these "Warning signs for Gang Activity" and asked that they be disseminated...

Police say if you are worried a youth may be involved in gang activity, or has been approached about gang activity; there are several signs to look for, including:

• A sudden change in friends

• A serious change in behavior

• Purchasing clothes of all one color

• Changing into a different set of clothes once away from the house

• Sudden asset gain

• Signs of tobacco, alcohol or drug use

• Use of gang graffiti, symbols or slang

• Excessive disciplinary referrals at school

• Sudden negative police contact

• Staying out late

• A change in the areas they frequent

• Emulation of gang behavior on social network sites.

If you need to contact the Bloomington Police to report a problem, an ordnance violation, suspicious activity or have other safety or security concerns, you can use the hot line 309-820-8888, e-mail address police@cityblm.org or 911 (emergency only, please). Also, please let a HHHA Board Member or HHHA Neighborhood Watch know of your concerns and we will act on them as well.

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