What criteria does SCGangNet use to identify gang members?

SCGangNet identifies gang members primarily through self-defined criteria. This approach allows for a more nuanced understanding of gang affiliation, relying on how individuals or groups define their own membership based on various characteristics such as behaviors, symbols, relationships, and activities. By focusing on self-identification, SCGangNet can tailor its assessment to the unique attributes and contexts of different gangs, which may not always align with external standards or regulations.

The other options, while they encompass various methods used by law enforcement and agencies to assess gang involvement, do not directly reflect the self-defined nature of SCGangNet’s identification process. Relying on federal guidelines or state mandates might suggest a more uniform approach, while standard law enforcement protocols may overlook the complexities of gang identity as defined by those within the community itself.