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The History and Flaws of Gang Databases
51:58 - 57:34 (05:35)
The podcast discusses the flaws of gang databases, including how four-year-olds were mistakenly included in a gang database in California, and the history of special police units, like the Los Angeles-based Crash, that were created to combat gangs.
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The podcast discusses the forgotten element of squalor and poor living conditions in South American prisons, with overcrowding and unhygienic conditions leading to health issues, such as diarrhea and stomach upsets.
51:58 - 53:30 (01:31)
Summary
The podcast discusses the forgotten element of squalor and poor living conditions in South American prisons, with overcrowding and unhygienic conditions leading to health issues, such as diarrhea and stomach upsets.
ChapterThe History and Flaws of Gang Databases
Episode#316 - Steven Dudley - MS-13: America's Most Notorious Gang
PodcastModern Wisdom
The use of special units in policing, specifically the creation of the unit called Crash, which was known for using force and flashy tactics in the Los Angeles area.
53:30 - 55:41 (02:10)
Summary
The use of special units in policing, specifically the creation of the unit called Crash, which was known for using force and flashy tactics in the Los Angeles area. Additionally, some police departments use raids as a "PR stunt" to show off their force to surrounding neighborhoods.
ChapterThe History and Flaws of Gang Databases
Episode#316 - Steven Dudley - MS-13: America's Most Notorious Gang
PodcastModern Wisdom
The criteria for inclusion in gang databases can be flimsy, and there have been cases where children as young as four years old have been included.
55:41 - 57:34 (01:53)
Summary
The criteria for inclusion in gang databases can be flimsy, and there have been cases where children as young as four years old have been included. The legislation surrounding these databases is flawed and uses a definition of gangs copied from the United Nations definition of organized crime.