verb (used with object) 1. to make (something broken, worn, torn, or otherwise damaged) whole, sound, or usable by repairing: to mend old clothes; to mend a broken toy. 2. to remove or correct defects or errors in.
Today, the Chicago Police Department is doing something similar with gangs. Using a tool academics call ânetwork analysis,â the CPD is mapping the relationships among Chicagoâs 14,000 most active gang members. Itâs also ranking how likely those people are to be involved in a homicide, either as victims or offenders.
Today there are over 30.000 gangs in United States and their member population is over 800.000. Officials report that over %45 of gang members are Hispanics, also itâs possible to see Blacks, Asians and Whites in the gangs. Gangs affection over public started in 1900s. After big street wars occurred for conquering an area, 1920s and 30s are lasted with small gang wars. In 1940s, there were small gangs mostly standing in a street corner and fighting to keep its area safe. They were mostly youth gangs.