Question 1

Match the type of gang with its definition .
-One percenter OMG

Accepted Answer

A)   A gang that is confined to a specific jurisdiction and often imitates larger and more powerful national gangs
B)   Criminal organizations formed on the street operating throughout the United States
C)   Organizations whose members use their motorcycle clubs as conduits for criminal enterprises
D)   A group of motorcyclists who have made a commitment to band together and abide by group rules enforced by violence and who engage in activities that bring them repeatedly into serious conflict with society and the law
E)   A security threat groupF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Intelligence about gangs or individual gang members can be obtained from law enforcement as well as correctional departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match the gang with its racial/ethnic makeup .
-The Nazi Low Riders

Accepted Answer

A)   Hispanic STG
B)   Caucasian STG
C)   African American STGD) A) and B)
E) All of the above

Question 4

________ functions include identifying and classifying gangs and gang members and weakening gang ties.

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Question 5

Match the gang with its racial/ethnic makeup .
-The D.C. Blacks

Accepted Answer

A)   Hispanic STG
B)   Caucasian STG
C)   African American STGD) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a security threat group?

Accepted Answer

A)   A prison gang
B)   Armed corrections staff
C)   Prison psychologists responsible for inmate evaluation
D)   Juvenile offenders vulnerable to assaultE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The War on ________ led to an increase in the number of gang members in correctional facilities.

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Question 8

Benjamin Davis is the founder and ________ caller of The 211 Crew.

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The answer of Benjamin Davis is the founder and ________...

Question 9

In addition to the financial rewards, correctional officers may engage in corrupt acts such as drug smuggling because

Accepted Answer

A)   they disagree with the rules prohibiting drug use in prison.
B)   it is a way to protect themselves from powerful institutional threat groups.
C)   they have been inducted into an STG and support its goals and aims.
D)   they disagree with the way the prison administration deals with STG members.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

A ________ is a criminal organization that originated within the penal system and operates within correctional facilities throughout the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)   political prisoner
B)   bad news list
C)   security threat group
D)   domestic terrorist groupE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

It is difficult to identify a gang member within a correctional facility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Inmates who want to leave a gang may be allowed to participate in a(n)  ________ program.

Accepted Answer

A)   classification
B)   step-down
C)   shot-caller
D)   OMGE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

The primary purpose of many neighborhood gangs is

Accepted Answer

A)   producing and selling pornographic materials.
B)   selling and distributing drugs.
C)   violence.
D)   organizing prostitution rings.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The Texas Syndicate is an African American STG.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One way gang members learn the operation of high-powered firearms and communication devices, as well as combat techniques is

Accepted Answer

A)   by joining the military.
B)   by working in law enforcement.
C)   from other inmates in prison.
D)   from corrupt correctional officers.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is a Caucasian STG?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Aryan Brotherhood
B)   The Crips
C)   The Bloods
D)   The Texas SyndicateE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Why do some investigators describe STGs as domestic terrorist groups? Do you think this is an appropriate description?

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Exam 8: Security Threat Groups and Prison Gangs

The War on ________ led to an increase in the number of gang members in correctional facilities.

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Which of the following is a Caucasian STG?

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________ functions include identifying and classifying gangs and gang members and weakening gang ties.

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Inmates who want to leave a gang may be allowed to participate in a(n) ________ program.

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Match the type of gang with its definition . -One percenter OMG

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Benjamin Davis is the founder and ________ caller of The 211 Crew.

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The primary purpose of many neighborhood gangs is

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It is difficult to identify a gang member within a correctional facility.

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Intelligence about gangs or individual gang members can be obtained from law enforcement as well as correctional departments.

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Match the gang with its racial/ethnic makeup . -The D.C. Blacks

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In addition to the financial rewards, correctional officers may engage in corrupt acts such as drug smuggling because

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Match the gang with its racial/ethnic makeup . -The Nazi Low Riders

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Which of the following is an example of a security threat group?

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A ________ is a criminal organization that originated within the penal system and operates within correctional facilities throughout the United States.

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One way gang members learn the operation of high-powered firearms and communication devices, as well as combat techniques is

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Why do some investigators describe STGs as domestic terrorist groups? Do you think this is an appropriate description?

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The Texas Syndicate is an African American STG.

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Which of the following is a Caucasian STG?

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________ functions include identifying and classifying gangs and gang members and weakening gang ties.

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Inmates who want to leave a gang may be allowed to participate in a(n) ________ program.

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Benjamin Davis is the founder and ________ caller of The 211 Crew.

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It is difficult to identify a gang member within a correctional facility.

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Intelligence about gangs or individual gang members can be obtained from law enforcement as well as correctional departments.

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Match the gang with its racial/ethnic makeup . -The D.C. Blacks

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Match the gang with its racial/ethnic makeup . -The Nazi Low Riders

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