Which of the following attributes has been observed about gangs?

A) According to the National Gang Intelligence Center (NGIC), gangs are responsible for an average of 18 percent of violent crime in most jurisdictions.
B) Gangs usually engage only in street crime and avoid engaging in white-collar crime.
C) Gangs encourage members, associates, and relatives to obtain law enforcement, judiciary, or legal employment.
D) U.S.-based gangs are hostile toward Central American and Mexican drug gangs.


Answer: C

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