A group of three or more inmates who engage in activity that poses a threat to the safety of other inmates or the prison staff is called a

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A Security Threat Group (STG) is a group of three or more inmates who engage in activity that poses a threat to the safety of other inmates or the prison staff. These groups may engage in criminal activity both inside and outside of the prison walls and may have a hierarchy, rules, and a specific set of symbols or codes. These groups are also commonly known as prison gangs. A and B are incorrect choices as they do not specifically refer to groups within the prison system, and D is too broad and could refer to any group that is of interest to the prison staff, including non-threatening groups such as book clubs or religious groups.

A Group of Three or More Inmates Who Engage in Activity