The document summarizes the history and operations of the Bloods gang. It details how the Piru Street Boys broke off from the Crips gang in the 1970s in Compton, California and formed the first Bloods set. In the 1990s, the Bloods expanded from the west coast to the east coast through the United Blood Nation prison gang. The Bloods grew significantly and now have over 200 sets across the US engaging in frequent violence. Membership is typically young African American males seeking belonging and economic opportunity through gang activities. Bloods identify with the color red and symbols like the number 5 and star, and use unique slang, hand signs, and graffiti to communicate and mark territory.
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