Correctional Officer Basic Training Practice Test

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Which organization is associated with the acronym SURTRECE?

A prison reform group
The Mexican Mafia
A local community service
A law enforcement task force

The correct answer is: The Mexican Mafia

The correct association for the acronym SURTRECE is with the Mexican Mafia. The Mexican Mafia, also known as "La Eme," is a powerful and organized gang that originated in the California prison system. SURTRECE, specifically, refers to one of the programs or aspects related to this gang, emphasizing the connection to organized crime and gang culture within correctional facilities. Understanding the role of gangs like the Mexican Mafia is crucial for correctional officers, as they impact the dynamics of inmate interactions and can pose challenges to maintaining order and safety within a prison environment. The other options presented do not accurately reflect the nature of SURTRECE. A prison reform group would focus on advocating for changes to improve the prison system, while a local community service would likely be involved in outreach or rehabilitation efforts outside of a gang context. A law enforcement task force would be more structured around policing and crime prevention rather than the criminal activities and culture represented by the Mexican Mafia.