Exam 19: Criminal Activities of Gangs and Other Dangerous Groups

Programs that partner law enforcement with communities, schools, and parents have very little effect on the likelihood that youth will become involved in gangs.

_______________ is usually highly artistic and very detailed.

Outlaw motorcycle gangs have become a major distributor of in the United States.

List the types of ritualistic crimes that investigators should be aware of.

If you suspect ritualistic crime, which of these items should be included in any search warrant sought because of its association with cult-related activity?

Indicate whether gang activity is increasing or decreasing, and describe why this is difficult to determine.

A(n) _______________ involves behaviors that, although motivated by bias, are not criminal acts.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a street gang, as opposed to a drug gang?

Which of the following is a common purpose of graffiti as used by gangs?

The gang member file cross-references the names of suspected gang members with the gang file.

A special problem in investigating illegal activities of gangs is the multitude of suspects and the fact that:

Which of the following is one of the common reasons that people join gangs?

Gangs are now sending members across the country and into the nation's heartland to take advantage of new territory, diminished from other gangs, and law enforcement agencies with less experience in dealing with gang activity.

A(n) _______________ crime is a crime committed within the context of a ceremony.

Departments can use to assist in delivering accurate, timely information on gang activity to patrol officers.

The defense of "diminished capacity" is one of the most common defense strategies used by gang members.

How can officers identify gang members? What are some of the indicators?

The three-pronged approach to address the gang problem uses a balance of which three strategies?

Describe three possible signs that a homicide is ritualistic.

Cases of ritualistic homicide may be dismissed in court because juries disbelieve seemingly outlandish charges of Satanism and human sacrifice.