I don't think historical accuracy reflects the quality of a tv show, but I'm just curious: Is this handling of local gangs at all accurate? I have no background knowledge of this kind of thing, but I was really surprised that the police department dealt with the gangs as leniently as they did. Did they really acknowledge them as "owning" certain blocks and controlling territories? I mean, they treated it like federal versus local governments, arranging treaties and taking votes...am I incredibly naive to think this is bizarre?
Gangs primarily want to be feared or respected through violent means, I'm just surprised the police force would so willingly acknowledge their power over them.