Question 1

What was the decision in the U.S.Supreme Court's 2003 case, Virginia v.Black?

Accepted Answer

A) It upheld all hate crime legislation. 
B) It upheld a Virginia law banning cross burning, saying the statute did not violate the First Amendment. 
C) It struck down a Virginia law banning cross burning, saying the statute violated the First Amendment. 
D) It ruled that any hate crime legislation would always be too "broad," and thus unconstitutional. 
A) It upheld all hate crime legislation. 
B) It upheld a Virginia law banning cross burning, saying the statute did not violate the First Amendment. 
C) It struck down a Virginia law banning cross burning, saying the statute violated the First Amendment. 
D) It ruled that any hate crime legislation would always be too "broad," and thus unconstitutional.

Question 2

What are the special challenges involved in investigating ritualistic crimes?

Accepted Answer

Law enforcement officers may have diffic

Question 3

The threat of federal prison, especially one far distant from the member's home, has been shown to be an important deterrent of gang violence and is recognized as a valuable strategy for law enforcement to use in the war against gangs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a cult discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A) Crips 
B) 666 
C) Bloods 
D) Branch Davidians 
A) Crips 
B) 666 
C) Bloods 
D) Branch Davidians

Question 5

Which model has been used to explain the relationship between gangs and crime?

Accepted Answer

A) enhancement model 
B) aggravation model 
C) criminal model 
D) professional model 
A) enhancement model 
B) aggravation model 
C) criminal model 
D) professional model

Question 6

In a cult, the color _______________ may stand for energy, sexuality, or physical life.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a cult, the color _______________ may...

Question 7

A new breed of increasingly violent street gangs appearing through the country is _______________ gangs, whose members are generally young and particularly profit driven.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A new breed of increasingly violent street...

Question 8

Investigators dealing with youths they suspect may be engaging in cult- related activities should inquire into which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) the movies the youths watch 
B) whether the youths have dabbled in astrology 
C) whether the youths play with board games 
D) whether the youths play with other children 
A) the movies the youths watch 
B) whether the youths have dabbled in astrology 
C) whether the youths play with board games 
D) whether the youths play with other children

Question 9

Which of the following would be one of the signs of a ritualistic homicide?

Accepted Answer

A) missing personal items such as a wallet or watch 
B) urine or human or animal feces smeared on body 
C) handcuffs or other forms of restraint devices 
D) missing clothing including shoes, socks, and underwear 
A) missing personal items such as a wallet or watch 
B) urine or human or animal feces smeared on body 
C) handcuffs or other forms of restraint devices 
D) missing clothing including shoes, socks, and underwear

Question 10

Research has found minimal public support for harsher penalties for offenders who commit hate crimes in comparison to offenders who commit identical crimes with no biased motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Research indicates that as a gang's organization increases, so does its level of criminal involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Occult murders often involve stabbings or cuttings of cult members or former members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are some of the special challenges involved in investigating illegal activities of gangs?

Accepted Answer

Illegal activities of gangs usually invo

Question 14

Black men in interracial relationships are one of the groups at highest risk for hate crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the difference between a hate crime and a hate incident.

Accepted Answer

A hate crime is a criminal offense again

Question 16

What are the two most common defenses cited for gang members in court?

Accepted Answer

A) self-defense and following the orders of gang leadership 
B) self-defense and being under the influence of alcohol/drugs 
C) being under the influence of alcohol/drugs and racial discrimination on the part of the police 
D) following the orders of gang leadership and racial discrimination on the part of the police 
A) self-defense and following the orders of gang leadership 
B) self-defense and being under the influence of alcohol/drugs 
C) being under the influence of alcohol/drugs and racial discrimination on the part of the police 
D) following the orders of gang leadership and racial discrimination on the part of the police

Question 17

Outline the ways that gangs are currently classified.

Accepted Answer

The National Gang Intelligence

Question 18

The Crips are associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) green and yellow shirts. 
B) blue or purple bandannas. 
C) red or green colors. 
D) black and gold scarves or rags. 
A) green and yellow shirts. 
B) blue or purple bandannas. 
C) red or green colors. 
D) black and gold scarves or rags.

Question 19

Individuals involved in the occult are typically imaginative overachievers who possess high self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When dealing with gang members, it is important for officers to communicate their contempt for the individual and the gang.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Criminal Activities of Gangs and Other Dangerous Groups

What was the decision in the U.S.Supreme Court's 2003 case, Virginia v.Black?

What are the special challenges involved in investigating ritualistic crimes?

The threat of federal prison, especially one far distant from the member's home, has been shown to be an important deterrent of gang violence and is recognized as a valuable strategy for law enforcement to use in the war against gangs.

Which of the following is an example of a cult discussed in the text?

Which model has been used to explain the relationship between gangs and crime?

In a cult, the color _______________ may stand for energy, sexuality, or physical life.

A new breed of increasingly violent street gangs appearing through the country is _______________ gangs, whose members are generally young and particularly profit driven.

Investigators dealing with youths they suspect may be engaging in cult- related activities should inquire into which of the following?

Which of the following would be one of the signs of a ritualistic homicide?

Research has found minimal public support for harsher penalties for offenders who commit hate crimes in comparison to offenders who commit identical crimes with no biased motivation.

Research indicates that as a gang's organization increases, so does its level of criminal involvement.

Occult murders often involve stabbings or cuttings of cult members or former members.

What are some of the special challenges involved in investigating illegal activities of gangs?

Black men in interracial relationships are one of the groups at highest risk for hate crime.

Describe the difference between a hate crime and a hate incident.

What are the two most common defenses cited for gang members in court?

Outline the ways that gangs are currently classified.

The Crips are associated with:

Individuals involved in the occult are typically imaginative overachievers who possess high self-esteem.

When dealing with gang members, it is important for officers to communicate their contempt for the individual and the gang.

Criminal Investigation an Overview

Documenting the Crime Scene Note Taking Photographing and Sketching

Writing Effective Reports

Searches

Forensics Physical Evidence

Obtaining Information and Intelligence

Identifying and Arresting Suspects

Death Investigations

Assault Domestic Violence Stalking and Elder Abuse

Sex Offenses

Crimes Against Children

Robbery

Burglary

Larency Theft Fraud and White Collar Crime

Motor Vehicle Theft

Arson Bombs and Explosives

Computer Crime

A Dual Threat Drug Related Crime and Organized Crime

Terrorism and Homeland Security

Preparing for and Presenting Cases in Court

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