Social Media and Gangs
Gang use of technology and social media has significantly increased over the past two years. Widely used social media platforms, such as Facebook and YouTube, have become ubiquitous in gang activity. According to survey respondents, the most common social media platforms that street gangs use are Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.
Gangs are also discovering and utilizing new platforms and applications on a daily basis. They use various sites, applications, and platforms for a multitude of reasons, including recruitment, communication, targeting rivals, advancing criminal activities, and thwarting law enforcement.