How does the U.S. Department of Justice define a gang in prisons or jails?

What will be an ideal response?


Gangs in prisons and jails are by definition engaged in criminal activities and are connected through members and criminal involvement with communities. Prison gangs have a hierarchical organizational structure and a set, and often strict, code of conduct for members.

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The motion to suppress is a legal mandate, which requires the exclusion of evidence collected by law enforcement personnel in a manner, which violates provisions found within the Bill of Rights

a. True b. False

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Criminal enterprises are complex organizations and have some level of hierarchy and ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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You have been selected as the commissioner for the department of corrections in your state. Your first responsibility is to develop criteria for granting an incarcerated person's release on parole. Describe the criteria and explain why you selected these conditions.

What will be an ideal response?

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In jurisdictions reporting a "late onset" of gang activity, which racial group was found to be largest?

a. African Americans b. Caucasians c. Asians d. Hispanics

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