Exam 14: Computers, Technology, and Criminalistics in Policing

ViCAP stands for __________.

Which of the following systems have not increased the ability of departments to control and monitor their patrol functions through the CAD and MDT?

Because computer-aided investigation systems have not proven to be very effective in the criminal investigation process, they are being abandoned by many police departments in the United States.

What is used in the examination of guns and bullets?

DNA is very useful in solving cold cases due to its hardiness and ability not to break down easily.

In law enforcement, CAD stands for ________.

is that part of science applied to answering legal questions.

The _________ is a handheld electronic stun gun that discharges a high-voltage, low-amperage, pulsating current via tiny wires and darts, which can be fired from up to 15 feet away.

The Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) database contains information on ______.

Fingerprint ridge impressions left on a soft material such as putty, wax, soap, or dust are called __________.

Explain how automated databases have revolutionized police work and give examples of databases law enforcement uses.