Advice? I am a military spouse living a neighborhood where there are gang members?

My husband and I live outside of a military base where there seems to be gang related activity. The police do not patrol out here and its kind of scary. We had no idea we were moving into a place like this. In the daytime it seemed so nice.





People say that the tags that have just went up have something to do with the Crips.





Is there somewhere I can go for help or advice on base? The police don't want to take time to talk to me.





I know where the people who did the tagging live they have cars coming and going all the time.





Its scary to think that my husband could go somewhere and I could be left here all alone. Everyone else in the neighborhood is worried too, and people do not want to talk about it.





There must be something that can be done or someone who can help me or that I can go to for advice if my husband is gone....Advice? I am a military spouse living a neighborhood where there are gang members?
I just had a home invasion and fended two thugs off . they had a crowbar a pistol and knife I received 12 stitches


and when I went to the hospital thee came back and took my guitar I had for 20 years and some speakers


so,


either a: never let them see you bringing in groceries or any


possessions


or b: move


I would choose bAdvice? I am a military spouse living a neighborhood where there are gang members?
How about MP? Of course they do not have jurisdiction off base, but they can scare the hell out of those bastards by just driving around in their Hummers around the neighborhood a couple of times.


And they can give you an advice on what to do.
Hi!





I am a Military Spouse, and understand what you feeling right now. I lived off a post when stationed in Fort Bliss, and realized after moving into the apartment, the area was not so safe. I immediately contacted the onpost housing office and explained to them that due to a financial hardship, our family will need to move on post. The moved was DITY, which was nice because we were reimbursed, but you have to word it just right to get back on post. Sometimes their are waiting list, and you just have to say the right thing to bump others.





If you need any further help, or guidance, don't hesitate to email me directly to : rosakuilan@hotmail.com


We are a military family and regardless, we are our own FAMILY!!





ttyl
Move. Move into a smaller place if you have to, but in a safer neighborhood. Your best bet would be to try to get on-post housing if at all possible. You will not be able to change or fix the gang problem. Get as far away as possible.





*Moving is always an option. It might be a smaller home (or apartment/ condo), or require a longer commute. But it might be necessary to provide your family a safer place to live.





* So you were already living on base, which I'm guessing was much safer. Now I guess you'll just have to suck it up. At least there is some control on base.
I'd talk asap to the people from the base family and support center (can't remember the exact name) and move even if you have to lower the price, sell for a loss, and then rent another smaller place...
Contact the police. Let them know about the situation. Especially your connection to the military. I think you will see some patrolling being done in short order.
buy a gun and keep it with you at all times.
Have your husbands unit get involved or call in your own heavies through whatever grunt unit is available. We had a similar issue in Sydney with Pacific Islander gang members untill they were confronted and belted into oblivion, tyre levers and knifes are still no match for a platoon on a payback mission !
Might help to get specific advise if folks knew what base you are at. The only military town I know is El Paso due to lots' of business trips and a cute brunette I used to see. My point is you might get better answers from people that know the town your in.
I to at one point lived in bad area off base. woke up at 3am to find someone crawling through the window. I through a clay ashtray at him and he ran off. called the police filed a report and got base legal to get me out of my lease.
You could look into moving on-base. I can assure you, there will be no gang activity there.
it somewhat depends on what branch your husband is in and the availability of base housing - (my family is Coast Guard, so not a whole lot of base housing to be had for us, boo hoo) You should contact the family service center on your local base and see if they have any information on how to get out of your situation. It may be hard to sell, but you may have no other choice at this point. What is a financial loss compared to the loss of a child or loved one because of an errant gang bullet?





You could take action... organize a neighborhood watch team and gang up on the gangs. Create a force to be reckoned with. It will not be easy, too many people have been afraid for too long and as a result they've become jaded. Also, the gangs may try to retaliate. Choose your battles carefully. If you are too afraid of the possible retaliation, support a more peaceful way to fight back. Join up with city centers and volunteer to help at organizations that promote literacy and provide gang-free activities for the teenagers.





And on your next move, try to research the place more thoroughly before moving. The military USUALLY gives you at least two months notice that you will be moving. Research every little thing about the place - crime rates, death rates, hospital malpractice suits, business bankruptcies - these are all indicators of a neighborhood rife with riffraff. Whenever possible, live on the base. Living on the base is a blessing to the military wife, as you have the opportunity to be among others that are going through what you are going through. We all must band together to be our own support system during times when we cannot rely on our husbands as they are deployed.





Go to a military spouse club meeting and meet with other spouses in the area. Also, there are TONS of websites for military spouses that offer great advice, comraderie, support, and resources that you need to be a sucessful military family. Here is just one: http://www.milspouse.org/
If memory serves me correctly, there is a family/support office that should be able to advice you. You do need to move.
If you are renting you will be able to get out of the contract, ask if that neighborhood is on the ban list. If you own your house, do what the old saying says, if you can't join them rent to them...lol
The military can't do much for issues off post. You may want to check military housing availabilty and see what the wait list is and that can give you time to try and sell your house. There are places that buy them for cash if you are willing to take a loss on it.


In the meantime I would suggest getting a weapon. Trying to get the neighborhood watch going I mean there have been some neighborhoods that have took back there cities.


Be safe and good luck.
Sadly this type of thing even goes on on bases as well, what upsets me is if CID and the Mps know of these gang members why are they allowed to stay on post, I have even had 2 Gang members come to my home (while my husband was deployed and I knew they wanted to harm me but for what ever reasons didnt, I suggest getting a gun for protection, if your renting move!!


Also try working with other homeowners to get them out of there, the rule of thumb I live by is just because it seems like a nice area to live during the day go by there when dust falls to see what really goes on, we have left the post we use to live on and while looking for a home the houses seem really nice great price but i asked my husband is this an area in which you would be ok if i went running at night alone?


I wish I could give you more advise.


Good Luck to you !!


ANG Soldier%26amp;Armywife 10 yrs growing