Keep a running total of the point values for your school and community.
Question |
Points |
Total |
|---|---|---|
Do you have graffiti on or near your campus? |
5 |
|
Do you have crossed-out graffiti on or near your campus? (This may signify gang retaliation or gang maneuvering for territory.) |
10 |
|
Do your students flash hand signals? Do they wear colors, jewelry, or clothing that may be gang-related? |
10 |
|
Are drugs available near your school? |
5 |
|
Has there been a significant increase in the number of physical confrontations or stare-downs within the past twelve months in or around your school? |
5 |
|
Are weapons increasingly prevalent in your community? |
10 |
|
Have you had a drive-by shooting at or near your school? |
15 |
|
Have you had a "show-by" display of weapons at or near your school? |
10 |
|
Is the truancy rate of your school increasing? |
5 |
|
Are there increasing numbers of racial incidents occurring in your school or community? |
5 |
|
Is there a history of gangs in your community? |
10 |
|
Is there an increasing presence of "informal social groups" with unusual names? |
15 |
|
|
Total: |
|
The following scores will indicate the level of need for a school security review.
Total Points |
Explanation |
|---|---|
00-20 |
No significant gang problems. |
20-45 |
Emerging gang problems. |
45-65 |
A significant gang problem, for which a gang prevention and intervention plan should be developed. |
Over 65 |
Move quickly! (Just kidding.): An acute gang problem that merits a total gang prevention, intervention and suppression program. |