Correctional Officer Basic Training Practice Test

What group is known as rivals to the Sur 13 gang?

1. Orphans 13

2. Nortenos 14

3. Bloods

4. Crips

The correct answer is: Nortenos 14

The Norteno gang is known as rivals to the Sur 13 gang due to their opposing territorial claims and affiliations within the broader context of gang culture in the United States, particularly in California. The Sur 13 gang, which is part of the Sureños, aligns with the Southern California Hispanic groups, while the Nortenos are associated with Northern California Hispanic gangs and are aligned with the North. The rivalry between these groups is historically based on geographical and ethnic divides, often leading to violent confrontations as they seek to assert dominance over their respective territories. The other groups listed do not share the same regional and cultural rivalries with Sur 13. The Orphans 13, while a recognized gang, does not have the same prominence or direct conflict with Sur 13. The Bloods and the Crips primarily operate within the African American community and are more focused on their own turf wars, making them distinct from the Hispanic gang dynamics involving the Sur 13 and the Nortenos. Understanding these relationships and rivalries is crucial in the context of correctional operations and managing gang-related activities within correctional facilities.