Question 1

Robbers are generally angry, hostile, and desperate. Therefore, the most effective approach to interrogating robbers is a non-emotional one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

With regard to robberies, ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  most involve victims being robbed in private places 
B)  most victims are between the ages of 40 and 49 
C)  of all violent crimes, robberies are the least likely to involve victims and offenders who know each other 
D)  most are committed without a weapon 
A)  most involve victims being robbed in private places 
B)  most victims are between the ages of 40 and 49 
C)  of all violent crimes, robberies are the least likely to involve victims and offenders who know each other 
D)  most are committed without a weapon

Question 3

What are the limitations of CCTV?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many robbers are aware of the cameras and conceal their identities through a disguise. 
B)  Many robbers are aware of the cameras and render them useless through spray-painting them or covering them in some way. 
C)  Many security camera video images are of poor quality. 
D)  The camera images can be used in media alerts. 
A)  Many robbers are aware of the cameras and conceal their identities through a disguise. 
B)  Many robbers are aware of the cameras and render them useless through spray-painting them or covering them in some way. 
C)  Many security camera video images are of poor quality. 
D)  The camera images can be used in media alerts.

Question 4

Eyewitness identifications are often the best evidence available in robberies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss how the property taken in a robbery is useful in criminal investigations. What is the most common piece of property taken?

Accepted Answer

Robberies are all about money. This stol

Question 6

Holdup alarms and burglar alarms are equally likely to be false and therefore not valuable to investigators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss closed-circuit television (CCTV) security surveillance's benefits and limitations.

Accepted Answer

CCTV security surveillance camera videos

Question 8

Which type of robbery includes convenience store robberies and bank robberies?

Accepted Answer

A)  street robberies 
B)  commercial robberies 
C)  vehicle-related robberies 
D)  home invasion robberies 
A)  street robberies 
B)  commercial robberies 
C)  vehicle-related robberies 
D)  home invasion robberies

Question 9

What is not a likely characteristic of a professional bank robber?

Accepted Answer

A)  travels farther 
B)  aggressive takeover 
C)  multiple offenders 
D)  waits in line 
A)  travels farther 
B)  aggressive takeover 
C)  multiple offenders 
D)  waits in line

Question 10

What is not a likely characteristic of an amateur bank robber?

Accepted Answer

A)  solitary offender 
B)  drug or alcohol use 
C)  may be older 
D)  doesn't use a weapon 
A)  solitary offender 
B)  drug or alcohol use 
C)  may be older 
D)  doesn't use a weapon

Question 11

______ take place when an offender demands money or property from the victim through verbal demands.

Accepted Answer

A)  Confrontations 
B)  Blitzes 
C)  Cons 
D)  Snatch thefts 
A)  Confrontations 
B)  Blitzes 
C)  Cons 
D)  Snatch thefts

Question 12

An offender's modus operandi can ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  link robberies to one offender 
B)  clear crimes 
C)  provide further clues to the characteristics of one offender 
D)  all of these 
A)  link robberies to one offender 
B)  clear crimes 
C)  provide further clues to the characteristics of one offender 
D)  all of these

Question 13

An offender's MO can be substantiated through victim and witness information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Most robbers would be best classified as non-emotional offenders for interrogation purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most effective approach in the interrogation of robbery suspects is the ______ approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional 
B)  non-emotional 
C)  sympathetic 
D)  intelligent 
A)  emotional 
B)  non-emotional 
C)  sympathetic 
D)  intelligent

Question 16

Discuss the different types of approaches robbers make.

Accepted Answer

Confrontations take place when an offend

Question 17

______ is/are often the best evidence available in robberies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical evidence 
B)  Property, or money, taken 
C)  The weapons used 
D)  Eyewitness testimony 
A)  Physical evidence 
B)  Property, or money, taken 
C)  The weapons used 
D)  Eyewitness testimony

Question 18

Regarding a robber's words, which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is important in the identification of a robber's MO. 
B)  Robbers are likely to use the same words and phrases in the commission of a crime. 
C)  The nature of the demand is unique to each perpetrator. 
D)  The level of intelligence could not be identified through the robber's words. 
A)  It is important in the identification of a robber's MO. 
B)  Robbers are likely to use the same words and phrases in the commission of a crime. 
C)  The nature of the demand is unique to each perpetrator. 
D)  The level of intelligence could not be identified through the robber's words.

Question 19

Robbers who plan the crime in advance are typically older and serial offenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT true about holdup alarms?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have little to do with prevention. 
B)  They can stir up a quick response. 
C)  They have little to do with apprehension. 
D)  They can be found in banks. 
A)  They have little to do with prevention. 
B)  They can stir up a quick response. 
C)  They have little to do with apprehension. 
D)  They can be found in banks.

Robbers are generally angry, hostile, and desperate. Therefore, the most effective approach to interrogating robbers is a non-emotional one.

With regard to robberies, ______.

What are the limitations of CCTV?

Eyewitness identifications are often the best evidence available in robberies.

Discuss how the property taken in a robbery is useful in criminal investigations. What is the most common piece of property taken?

Holdup alarms and burglar alarms are equally likely to be false and therefore not valuable to investigators.

Discuss closed-circuit television (CCTV) security surveillance's benefits and limitations.

Which type of robbery includes convenience store robberies and bank robberies?

What is not a likely characteristic of a professional bank robber?

What is not a likely characteristic of an amateur bank robber?

______ take place when an offender demands money or property from the victim through verbal demands.

An offender's modus operandi can ______.

An offender's MO can be substantiated through victim and witness information.

Most robbers would be best classified as non-emotional offenders for interrogation purposes.

The most effective approach in the interrogation of robbery suspects is the ______ approach.

Discuss the different types of approaches robbers make.

______ is/are often the best evidence available in robberies.

Regarding a robber's words, which of the following is NOT true?

Robbers who plan the crime in advance are typically older and serial offenders.

Which of the following is NOT true about holdup alarms?

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Exam 12: The Investigation of Robbery

Robbers are generally angry, hostile, and desperate. Therefore, the most effective approach to interrogating robbers is a non-emotional one.

With regard to robberies, ______.

What are the limitations of CCTV?

Eyewitness identifications are often the best evidence available in robberies.

Discuss how the property taken in a robbery is useful in criminal investigations. What is the most common piece of property taken?

Holdup alarms and burglar alarms are equally likely to be false and therefore not valuable to investigators.

Discuss closed-circuit television (CCTV) security surveillance's benefits and limitations.

Which type of robbery includes convenience store robberies and bank robberies?

What is not a likely characteristic of a professional bank robber?

What is not a likely characteristic of an amateur bank robber?

______ take place when an offender demands money or property from the victim through verbal demands.

An offender's modus operandi can ______.

An offender's MO can be substantiated through victim and witness information.

Most robbers would be best classified as non-emotional offenders for interrogation purposes.

The most effective approach in the interrogation of robbery suspects is the ______ approach.

Discuss the different types of approaches robbers make.

______ is/are often the best evidence available in robberies.

Regarding a robber's words, which of the following is NOT true?

Robbers who plan the crime in advance are typically older and serial offenders.

Which of the following is NOT true about holdup alarms?

The Investigation of Crime

The History of Criminal Investigation

The Role and Documentation of Evidence in Criminal Investigations

The Law and Criminal Investigations

Physical Evidence and the Crime Scene

Interviews and Eyewitness Identifications

Interrogations and Confessions

Behavioral Evidence and Crime Analysis

Information From the Public, Social Media, Information Networks, Digital Devices, and Other Sources

Death Investigation

The Investigation of Sex Crimes, Assault, Child Abuse, and Related Offenses

The Investigation of Burglary, Vehicle Theft, Arson, and Other Property Crimes

The Investigation of Fraud and Computer-Related Crimes

The Presentation of Evidence

Terrorism, Technology, and the Future of Criminal Investigation

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