Jail House Tattoos - GOR-25682-06

Inmate in Putnam County Jail rec yard showing jail house tattoo on his left shoulder.

Tattoos are used among to show gang membership and record the wearer's personal history--such as his or her skills, specialties, accomplishments and convictions. They are also used as a means of personal expression.

Common tattoos are names of relatives or gang members, symbols of aggression, tattoos advertising a particular skill, or religious imagery. One of the most well-known tattoos is the teardrop tattoo, which commonly indicates the bearer has killed.

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Inmate in Putnam County Jail rec yard showing jail house tattoo on his left shoulder.<br />
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Tattoos are used among to show gang membership and record the wearer's personal history--such as his or her skills, specialties, accomplishments and convictions. They are also used as a means of personal expression. <br />
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Common tattoos are names of relatives or gang members, symbols of aggression, tattoos advertising a particular skill, or religious imagery. One of the most well-known tattoos is the teardrop tattoo, which commonly indicates the bearer has killed.