Question 1

It is important to describe every case's suspect and vehicle description in the final pattern bulletin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Crime pattern bulletins include a title, summary, list of cases, map, and time series analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Components of a crime pattern bulletin include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) A matrix of key variables of cases in the pattern 
B) A map 
C) The names of the officers who took the reports 
D) A time series chart 
A) A matrix of key variables of cases in the pattern 
B) A map 
C) The names of the officers who took the reports 
D) A time series chart C

Question 4

Patterns are often found by linking MO factors alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The most appropriate way to show the spatial and temporal progression of a pattern is:

Accepted Answer

A) Graduated size point map 
B) Single symbol map 
C) Graduated color point map 
D) single symbol map 
A) Graduated size point map 
B) Single symbol map 
C) Graduated color point map 
D) single symbol map

Question 6

The most appropriate method for examining five car burglaries is:

Accepted Answer

A) Exact time series analysis 
B) Exact time of day/day of week analysis 
C) Exact date: Intervals between events 
D) Weighted time span analysis 
A) Exact time series analysis 
B) Exact time of day/day of week analysis 
C) Exact date: Intervals between events 
D) Weighted time span analysis

Question 7

The most appropriate type of map for a robbery series is:

Accepted Answer

A) Graduated size point map 
B) Single symbol map 
C) Graduated area map 
D) Density map 
A) Graduated size point map 
B) Single symbol map 
C) Graduated area map 
D) Density map

Question 8

The most appropriate time series method for examining a pattern of ten robberies is:

Accepted Answer

A) Exact time series analysis 
B) Exact day of the week analysis 
C) Exact time of day/day of week analysis 
D) Weighted time span analysis 
A) Exact time series analysis 
B) Exact day of the week analysis 
C) Exact time of day/day of week analysis 
D) Weighted time span analysis

Question 9

In pattern bulletins, maps with lines between the points typically indicate the offender's path of travel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

There are several types of tactical bulletins, including pattern bulletins, persons bulletins, and property bulletins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Weighted time span computes

Accepted Answer

A) The number of cases per hour of the day 
B) The percentage of hours that the cases fall 
C) Each hour within a time span as a proportion of that time span 
D) Each hour is added together for each case 
A) The number of cases per hour of the day 
B) The percentage of hours that the cases fall 
C) Each hour within a time span as a proportion of that time span 
D) Each hour is added together for each case

It is important to describe every case's suspect and vehicle description in the final pattern bulletin.

Crime pattern bulletins include a title, summary, list of cases, map, and time series analysis.

Components of a crime pattern bulletin include all of the following except:

Patterns are often found by linking MO factors alone.

The most appropriate way to show the spatial and temporal progression of a pattern is:

The most appropriate method for examining five car burglaries is:

The most appropriate type of map for a robbery series is:

The most appropriate time series method for examining a pattern of ten robberies is:

In pattern bulletins, maps with lines between the points typically indicate the offender's path of travel.

There are several types of tactical bulletins, including pattern bulletins, persons bulletins, and property bulletins.

Weighted time span computes

Crime Analysis and the Profession

Theoretical Foundations of Crime Analysis

Effectiveness of Police in Reducing Crime and the Role of Crime Analysis

Crime Analysis Process and Application

Crime Analysis Data

Geographic Data and Crime Mapping

Crime Analysis Purpose and Audience

Repeat Incidents and Tactical Data Collection

Pattern Identification Process

Identifying Meaningful and Useful Patterns

Analyzing Problems: Process and Statistics

Analyzing Problems: Application of Techniques Part I

Analyzing Problems: Application of Techniques Part II

Strategic Crime Analysis Results and Dissemination

Administrative Crime Analysis

Conclusions and Future Issues

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Exam 11: Describing, Analyzing, and Disseminating Known Patterns

It is important to describe every case's suspect and vehicle description in the final pattern bulletin.

Crime pattern bulletins include a title, summary, list of cases, map, and time series analysis.

Components of a crime pattern bulletin include all of the following except:

Patterns are often found by linking MO factors alone.

The most appropriate way to show the spatial and temporal progression of a pattern is:

The most appropriate method for examining five car burglaries is:

The most appropriate type of map for a robbery series is:

The most appropriate time series method for examining a pattern of ten robberies is:

In pattern bulletins, maps with lines between the points typically indicate the offender's path of travel.

There are several types of tactical bulletins, including pattern bulletins, persons bulletins, and property bulletins.

Weighted time span computes

Crime Analysis and the Profession

Theoretical Foundations of Crime Analysis

Effectiveness of Police in Reducing Crime and the Role of Crime Analysis

Crime Analysis Process and Application

Crime Analysis Data

Geographic Data and Crime Mapping

Crime Analysis Purpose and Audience

Repeat Incidents and Tactical Data Collection

Pattern Identification Process

Identifying Meaningful and Useful Patterns

Analyzing Problems: Process and Statistics

Analyzing Problems: Application of Techniques Part I

Analyzing Problems: Application of Techniques Part II

Strategic Crime Analysis Results and Dissemination

Administrative Crime Analysis

Conclusions and Future Issues

Filters