SECURITY THREAT GROUP CDCR EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++

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SECURITY THREAT GROUP CDCR EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++

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1. A member
Learning Objective 1:

2.An associate
You will identify the three organizational
levels in a security threat group.
3.A suspect

"any offender or any person who, based on documented evidence, has been
STG member is: accepted into membership by a STG." Members are identified through the
validation process

"any offender or any person who, based on documented evidence, is involved
STG associate: periodically or regularly with the members or associates of a STG." Associates are
identified through the validation process.

"any offender or any person who, based on documented evidence, is involved
STG suspect: periodically or regularly with the members or associates of a STG." The STG
suspect is tracked by STG investigative staff pending validation.

(AB) Aryan Brotherhood (white)

(BGF) Black Guerilla Family (black).

white Norteños white Crips.

(EME) Mexican Mafia (Hispanic),

(NLR) Nazi Low Riders (white/Hispanic),

(NR/NS) Nuestra Raza/Northern Structure (Hispanic)

Shared Values -Respect


Each STG member shares or adopts the -Secrecy
values of the larger organization.

Learning Objective 3: 1. Security Threat Group-I


You will identify security threat groups and 2.Security Threat Group-II
their designation level.

STGS that pose the greatest threats.


Traditional prison gangs similar disruptive groups
Security Threat Group-I (STG-I)

Gangs that have a history and propensity for violence or influence over subservient
STGS.

traditional disruptive groups


Security Threat Group-ll (STG-Il) Street gangs


Groups that do not require certification by the CDCR

(OCS). Office of Correctional Safety




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-Nuestra Raza (NR)/Northern Structure (NS)


-Aryan Brotherhood (AB)

Security Threat Group-I (1) examples of
-Black Guerilla Family (BGF)
current gangs certified by the CDCR

-Nuestra Familia (NF)


-Mexican Mafia (EME)

Bloods
Norteños
Crips
Mara Salvatrucha
Skinheads (Public Enemy Number 1-PENI)
Nazi Low Riders
Security Threat Group-lI (2) designation Sureños
traditional disruptive groups include, Fresno Bulldogs
415 KUMI
Wah Ching
Outlaw motorcycle gangs (Hell's Angels, Outlaws, Pagans, Bandidos, Vagos
Hessians, and Mongols)
2-5, northern Riders and other sensitive needs yard (SNY)
gangs Radicals and terrorists


Learning Objective 5: Prevent


You will identify the responsibilities of Observe
all staff in the management of security
threat group-related behavior. Document

There is no greater deterrent to criminal activity than the visible presence of active
and alert employee.

Observation of STG's
Staff must look, watch, listen, and note inmates' behavior.


document observations,




Learning Objective 6: 1. Record Observations


You will identify the steps to report security 2.Submit the Report
threat group-related behavior.

Reporting Protocols -urgent


Information about STGS or STG-related -less-than-urgent
behavior is defined in one of two ways:

Behavior that is an imminent or immediate threat to the safety of a person or to the
Reporting Protocols STGS Urgent
safety and security of the institution.

is all information that should be reported, but is determined by the correctional
Reporting Protocols STGS less-than-urgent
officer to not require immediate attention or action.

The standard for determining if information Would a reasonable employee similarly trained and in the same situation come to
is urgent or less-than-urgent is: the same conclusion?

Failure to report observations of STG- put staff or inmates in danger and might contribute to an incorrect housing or
related behavior may program assignment for an STG affiliate


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