Spy Review

Not so long ago before the internet, gang members hung out on the street corners and bragged about their exploits to other gang members and those they were trying to get to join the gang. Today, however, all the mischievous activities, crimes, and more are written up on social networking sights for all to see. Gang members seem to be proud of their activities and often make it it open by describing and commenting on social network sites off all types.

For teachers or even adults concerned about the growing number of gang members and their activities, they must begin utilising the Internet and social networking sights such as MySpace.

The Guardian explained that Beverly Hughes would be outlining the strategy in Birmingham on gang crime during a meeting soon. During this time, Ms. Hughes will also ask that schools respond to “signs and rumours” that any student might be hanging with dangerous gangs.

Ms. Hughes went on to explain that teachers and other involved with students need to watch for signs such as gang tags painted or written on the walls in the form of graffiti or even on the various text books. Teachers will need to gather all the information they can including photos to show gang activity in their school.

By keeping an eye on their students and what they are doing online, there might be a way to stop some of the violence and crimes. However, the government forcing teachers to become undercover spies, so to speak, may not be the best answer. Students are already being subjected to weapons searches and more; will keeping track of their online activity be the answer or will this be invading their privacy? Some would say this is the job law enforcement and, in any case, teachers already stretched as is it is.