Street Gang Activity

Street gang activity refers to the organized involvement of individuals in criminal enterprises that disrupt public order and safety. These activities can include drug trafficking, violence, extortion, and other illegal acts often linked to group identity and territory. Public order crimes typically address behaviors that harm the community or disrupt social peace, such as vandalism or public drug use. Laws surrounding street gangs aim to reduce crime and enhance community safety by targeting not just individual acts but the underlying organization and collective behavior of gangs, ultimately striving to prevent harm to society.