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Ñeta
Gender Makeup: Male

Racial Makeup: Puerto Rican-American/ Hispanic
Origin: An inmate established The Ñeta in 1970 in Rio Pedras Prison, Puerto Rico. It was formed to stop the violence between inmates housed in the Rio Pedras Prison.

Characteristics:
They use the facade of a cultural organization.
They are establishing ties to street gangs.
Members are strongly patriotic and have associated themselves with a revolutionary Puerto Rican group called the Los Macheteros
Their philosophy is "independence for the island" or "Puerto Rico."
They see themselves as oppressed people who are unwillingly to be governed by the United States.
Members are required to procure 20 perspective recruits.
Any disrespect shown to an individual Ñeta member is looked upon as disrespect to the group and is usually dealt with violently.
Ñeta members come together in observance of their fallen members on the 30th of each month.

Identifiers/Symbols:
Their colors are red, white, and blue. There is also evidence that black is sometimes substituted for blue.
Members usually were beads in these colors, but also will wear clothing such as bandannas, handkerchiefs sticking out of their pockets, white tops, black shorts, etc., in these colors.
Probationary members wear all white beads until they are considered loyal; then, they can wear black beads among the white, plus one red one.
Members usually display the Puerto Rican flag and are known to carry Ñeta identification cards.
The Ñeta emblem is a heart pierced by two crossing Puerto Rican flags with a shackled right hand with the middle and index fingers crossed.
Members salute each other by holding the crossed fingers of their right hand over their heart. This hand signal has the meaning "N" in sign language; it also means togetherness and unity.

Enemies/Rivals:
Latin Kings
Los Solidos.
Neta members are secretive and will not freely admit membership. This group is much more challenging to identify and validate than other gangs.
Propensity for Disruptive Behavior:
A classic Neta tactic is to keep a low profile while other Hispanic groups draw attention to themselves.
They have quietly entrenched themselves in the drug trade and extortion, and have performed "hits" for other STGs.
Neta is actively recruiting members in our correctional facilities.
Neta's growth should be closely monitored in prisons and they should never be taken lightly.
Neta is dangerous to staff and inmates. Drug activity, extortion, and gang-related violence are what they do and they do it violently. They like to carry semiautomatic and fully automatic weapons. Neta members are not deterred by police and will not hesitate to attack or to kill one if they feel it is necessary

Latin Kings

Also known as LK, Almighty Latin King Nation (ALKN), Almighty Latin Charter Nation (ALCN).

Gender Makeup: Male and Female

Racial Makeup: Multiracial

Current estimates regarding active Latin Kings members within the city of Chicago run as high as 25,000. A 1995 Florida assessment estimates 286 Latin King members in the state. As of the 3^rd Quarter 1997, the Department of Corrections has 166 inmates/offender members.

Members have actually traveled to locations to assist in the formation of new Latin King factions or chapters. Intelligence indicates the main factions in Chicago, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York communicate with each other when expanding their operations to other cities.

 Jurisdictions with identified Latin King chapters include:

• Arizona
• California
• Chicago
• Connecticut
• Florida
• Ohio
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• New York
• Puerto Rico
• Texas
• Wisconsin.

The Connecticut faction of the LK identify themselves as the Almighty Latin Charter Nation (ALCN).

 In the 1980's, the Latin Kings began Florida operations in Miami. Chapters have also been identified in:

• Tampa.
• Pinellas Park.
• West Palm Beach.
• Ft. Lauderdale.
• Orlando.
• Other smaller cities throughout the state.

Characteristics:

• Latin Kings are generally well structured and organized.
• They have a strict and detailed charter or constitution.
• Their motto is "Once a King, always a King."
• They have an "all for one" mentality.
• Internal discipline is a high priority.
• Violations may result in documented suspension, termination, physical assault, or death.
• Most Latin King factions accept females.
• Their main focus is to control drug trafficking and internal gang discipline, both within the prison and community.
• Members commemorate the January 6 as "Kings Holy Day," and the first week in March as "Kings Week". This celebration normally includes the consumption of alcohol and drugs.

Identifiers/Symbols: Symbols for the Latin King include these:  LK, ALKN, LKN, ALCN.  Lion(s).  Sun.  Diamond.  Cross.  Figure of a king's head known as the "master."  Five-pointed castle.  Five-point crown.  The number 5.  All symbols consistent with the People Nation

Colors: Black and Gold or Black and Yellow
A series of unique hand signs are also used by the group.
Enemies/Rivals: Generally, all groups who align themselves with the Folk Nation are considered rivals of the Latin Kings. Some factions of Latin King from Chicago are rivals of LK factions in Connecticut.
Allies: Generally all groups who align themselves with the People Nation are considered allies of the Latin Kings. The most prominent being the Vicelords.

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