Jamaica in the United States
Jamaican Posse in relation to Crime and Race
Jamaican Posse is included in the Encyclopedia of Race and Crime (1), beginning with: Jamaican posse is the name that is collectively used to refer to different coalitions of Jamaican nationals involved in illegal gang activities in the United States as well as other regions in the world. In the 1980s various Jamaican posse groups became increasingly and notoriously popular among law enforcement agents in the United States for their involvement in organized criminal activities. Known for their impenetrable criminal networks, sophisticated criminal techniques, and international illegal involvements, the Jamaican posses added a new dimension to the race and crime nexus in the United States. This section presents information on the criminal enterprise of Jamaican posse groups and illustrates the impact these culturally diverse groups of immigrants have on race, crime, and ethnicity issues in the United States.
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Notes and References
- Entry about Jamaican Posse in the Encyclopedia of Race and Crime