Question 1

CPTED stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) crime prohibition through economical design. 
B) crime prevention through economical design. 
C) crime prevention through environmental design. 
D) crime prohibition through environmental design. 
A) crime prohibition through economical design. 
B) crime prevention through economical design. 
C) crime prevention through environmental design. 
D) crime prohibition through environmental design. C

Question 2

What do officers mean when they refer to a burglary as a "combination" safe job?

Accepted Answer

So-called combination safe jobs, in which the safe is opened by the combination without the use of external force, are usually the result of the combination being found on the premises, the safe being carelessly left open or improperly locked, a dishonest present or former employee using the combination or selling it to the burglar, or the employer faking a burglary to cover a shortage of funds.

Question 3

How does Enhanced Call Verification work? Why might some departments choose to adopt this program?

Accepted Answer

The growing problem of false alarms has led many departments to implement policies on how to handle such nuisance calls.Some law enforcement agencies have implemented a verified response policy, meaning that they will not respond to a burglary alarm unless criminal activity is first confirmed through either an onsite security officer; verbal communication with a resident or employee onsite; or some other method of electronic surveillance.An aggressive form of verified response is Enhanced Call Verification (ECV), which requires that a minimum of two phone calls be made from the alarm monitoring center, to assess whether user error activated the alarm.Only then will a law enforcement response be activated.According to one source, "Those departments who have adopted verified response policies have seen their police dispatch rates drop an average of 72 percent, freeing officers' time for higher priority duties" (Careless, 2007b).

Question 4

According to the definition used by the FBI in the Uniform Crime Reports, burglary elements include the unlawful entry of a structure to commit:

Accepted Answer

A) any crime. 
B) a felony or theft. 
C) a felony only. 
D) a crime against property. 
A) any crime. 
B) a felony or theft. 
C) a felony only. 
D) a crime against property.

Question 5

What should officers do when they are responding to a burglary call?

Accepted Answer

Officers should proceed to a burglary sc

Question 6

What are the benefits of modern safes that are designed without spindles?

Accepted Answer

Modern safes do not have spindles and th

Question 7

Burglars prefer corner homes that allow them to see people approaching from a variety of directions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is an element of burglary under the routine activity theory?

Accepted Answer

A) the presence of likely or motivated offenders 
B) poor economic conditions 
C) the presence of inadequate targets 
D) the presence of guardians to inhibit the crime 
A) the presence of likely or motivated offenders 
B) poor economic conditions 
C) the presence of inadequate targets 
D) the presence of guardians to inhibit the crime

Question 9

Most burglaries occur in:

Accepted Answer

A) occupied homes. 
B) occupied businesses. 
C) unoccupied homes and businesses. 
D) unoccupied businesses. 
A) occupied homes. 
B) occupied businesses. 
C) unoccupied homes and businesses. 
D) unoccupied businesses.

Question 10

The type of burglary in which a window is broken and items taken from the other side is known as a(n)
_______________ and grab burglary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The type of burglary in which a...

Question 11

A "slam puller" is a tool commonly used to pull a safe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The word burglar comes from the German words (meaning "house") and _______________
(meaning "thief").

Accepted Answer

The answer of The word burglar comes from the German...

Question 13

An investigator should make sure to process the scene for prints, particularly at the:

Accepted Answer

A) back door. 
B) front door. 
C) windows. 
D) entry point. 
A) back door. 
B) front door. 
C) windows. 
D) entry point.

Question 14

Effective modus operandi (MO) files are essential in investigating burglary cases because:

Accepted Answer

A) burglary suspects are typically in organized gangs. 
B) most burglars commit a series of burglaries. 
C) they can help estimate the value of the goods. 
D) they help to verify if weapons were used. 
A) burglary suspects are typically in organized gangs. 
B) most burglars commit a series of burglaries. 
C) they can help estimate the value of the goods. 
D) they help to verify if weapons were used.

Question 15

The charge of receiving stolen goods can be used when possession of stolen items can be demonstrated but insufficient evidence exists to prove actual theft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

TraceChecker.com allows citizens to avoid buying stolen goods and assists police in identifying goods that are recovered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A burglary is only classified as residential if the structure or dwelling entered is inhabited at the time of the burglary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Some burglars steal just for the excitement of committing the crime and evading detection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the types of evidence found at a burglary involving a safe.

Accepted Answer

Physical evidence at a burglar

Question 20

Why is the collection of DNA at burglary scenes an increasing priority for law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

DNA is becoming important in burglary in

Exam 13: Burglary

CPTED stands for:

What do officers mean when they refer to a burglary as a "combination" safe job?

How does Enhanced Call Verification work? Why might some departments choose to adopt this program?

According to the definition used by the FBI in the Uniform Crime Reports, burglary elements include the unlawful entry of a structure to commit:

What should officers do when they are responding to a burglary call?

What are the benefits of modern safes that are designed without spindles?

Burglars prefer corner homes that allow them to see people approaching from a variety of directions.

Which of the following is an element of burglary under the routine activity theory?

Most burglaries occur in:

The type of burglary in which a window is broken and items taken from the other side is known as a(n) _______________ and grab burglary.

A "slam puller" is a tool commonly used to pull a safe.

The word burglar comes from the German words (meaning "house") and _______________ (meaning "thief").

An investigator should make sure to process the scene for prints, particularly at the:

Effective modus operandi (MO) files are essential in investigating burglary cases because:

The charge of receiving stolen goods can be used when possession of stolen items can be demonstrated but insufficient evidence exists to prove actual theft.

TraceChecker.com allows citizens to avoid buying stolen goods and assists police in identifying goods that are recovered.

A burglary is only classified as residential if the structure or dwelling entered is inhabited at the time of the burglary.

Some burglars steal just for the excitement of committing the crime and evading detection.

Describe the types of evidence found at a burglary involving a safe.

Why is the collection of DNA at burglary scenes an increasing priority for law enforcement?

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

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

Criminal Activities of Gangs and Other Dangerous Groups

Terrorism and Homeland Security

Preparing for and Presenting Cases in Court

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