MCLETC QUIZ 4 REVIEW 2026 EXAM
PREPARATION PACK KEY POLICING
PROCEDURES AND SAMPLE QUESTIONS WITH
EXPLANATIONS
◉ The People of the State of Illinois v Jose A. Becerra. Answer:
Aurora police officer Ron McNeff testified as an expert in gangs, gang
membership, and gang identification in Aurora. McNeff testified that
the Latin Kings' colors were black and gold or yellow. One could
become a member of a gang by being blessed in or beaten in.
According to McNeff, to be blessed in, one "would have to gain the
respect of a gang through a relative."
McNeff formed the opinion that defendant was a member of the
Latin Kings.
Latin King Andrew Bueno, Latin King Armando Delgado went on a
shooting spree and were charged. Christopher Contreras committed
a murder for the gang against a rival member.
McNeff testified that the opinion was based on, among other things,
gang contact information, defendant's admission that he had been
blessed into the Latin Kings, and his clothing when apprehended.
◉ 2019 IL People v Murray (Supreme Court). Answer: -The State
presented no evidence of the Latin Kings' involvement in specific
crimes as required by the Act. did not identify the Latin Kings'
commission of particular offenses on certain dates. Furthermore, the
,State provided no other witnesses who testified to specific offenses
committed by the Latin Kings during the relevant time period that
would satisfy the statutory definition of a "streetgang."
-An essential element of proof to sustain a conviction cannot be
inferred but must be established.
◉ "People" and the "Folks.". Answer: Mid 1970's, Latin gangs,
African American gangs and Caucasian gangs merged into two major
groupings, the "People" and the "Folks."
These groups were formed in the IDOC by incarcerated members
seeking protection through coalition building. These two alliances
remain enemies and continue to exits within the prison system and
on the street.
◉ Hybrid/Scavenger Gangs. Answer: · Gangs with national ties break
off into sub-set groups
· Unique name vs. Nationally recognized name
· Purpose for development is more for profit, protection, power
instead of tradition.
· These breakoff factions often lack any hierarchical authority.
◉ Latin King Colors. Answer: Gold and Black
, ◉ Sovereign Citizens. Answer: 1. Believe they are exempt from
things such as paying taxes, possessing a driver's license and
registering vehicles.
2. Two groups are Guardians of the Free Republics and Republic for
the united States of America (RuSA)
3. Practice a heightened level of officer safety during all contacts
4. Apple enforcement action as appropriate
◉ Factors Determining Gang Affiliation. Answer: 1. Clothing
2. Hand Signs
3. Graffiti
4. Tattoos
◉ Graffiti is used to:. Answer: 1. Claim territory
2. List membership (list leaders)
3. Tell history of gang activities
4. Tell who or what gang is targeted for death
5. Pay respect to dead gang members
◉ Documenting Gang Members
20 ILCS 2605/2605-305. Answer: The department may establish
and maintain, within the department, a Statewide Organized
Criminal Gang Database (SWORD) for the purpose of tracking
PREPARATION PACK KEY POLICING
PROCEDURES AND SAMPLE QUESTIONS WITH
EXPLANATIONS
◉ The People of the State of Illinois v Jose A. Becerra. Answer:
Aurora police officer Ron McNeff testified as an expert in gangs, gang
membership, and gang identification in Aurora. McNeff testified that
the Latin Kings' colors were black and gold or yellow. One could
become a member of a gang by being blessed in or beaten in.
According to McNeff, to be blessed in, one "would have to gain the
respect of a gang through a relative."
McNeff formed the opinion that defendant was a member of the
Latin Kings.
Latin King Andrew Bueno, Latin King Armando Delgado went on a
shooting spree and were charged. Christopher Contreras committed
a murder for the gang against a rival member.
McNeff testified that the opinion was based on, among other things,
gang contact information, defendant's admission that he had been
blessed into the Latin Kings, and his clothing when apprehended.
◉ 2019 IL People v Murray (Supreme Court). Answer: -The State
presented no evidence of the Latin Kings' involvement in specific
crimes as required by the Act. did not identify the Latin Kings'
commission of particular offenses on certain dates. Furthermore, the
,State provided no other witnesses who testified to specific offenses
committed by the Latin Kings during the relevant time period that
would satisfy the statutory definition of a "streetgang."
-An essential element of proof to sustain a conviction cannot be
inferred but must be established.
◉ "People" and the "Folks.". Answer: Mid 1970's, Latin gangs,
African American gangs and Caucasian gangs merged into two major
groupings, the "People" and the "Folks."
These groups were formed in the IDOC by incarcerated members
seeking protection through coalition building. These two alliances
remain enemies and continue to exits within the prison system and
on the street.
◉ Hybrid/Scavenger Gangs. Answer: · Gangs with national ties break
off into sub-set groups
· Unique name vs. Nationally recognized name
· Purpose for development is more for profit, protection, power
instead of tradition.
· These breakoff factions often lack any hierarchical authority.
◉ Latin King Colors. Answer: Gold and Black
, ◉ Sovereign Citizens. Answer: 1. Believe they are exempt from
things such as paying taxes, possessing a driver's license and
registering vehicles.
2. Two groups are Guardians of the Free Republics and Republic for
the united States of America (RuSA)
3. Practice a heightened level of officer safety during all contacts
4. Apple enforcement action as appropriate
◉ Factors Determining Gang Affiliation. Answer: 1. Clothing
2. Hand Signs
3. Graffiti
4. Tattoos
◉ Graffiti is used to:. Answer: 1. Claim territory
2. List membership (list leaders)
3. Tell history of gang activities
4. Tell who or what gang is targeted for death
5. Pay respect to dead gang members
◉ Documenting Gang Members
20 ILCS 2605/2605-305. Answer: The department may establish
and maintain, within the department, a Statewide Organized
Criminal Gang Database (SWORD) for the purpose of tracking
