331 Specialized Property Crimes Flashcards
Specialized Property Crime Unit detectives shall be called out when patrol has a suspect in custody being arrested for burglary involving the theft of metals, grand theft of metals totaling more than _______, or is part of a pattern, series, or trend.
$10,000
Specialized Property Crime Unit detectives shall be called out when patrol has a suspect in custody being arrested for Dealing in Stolen Property that was part of a burglary to ______________________________; involved in a burglary with the theft of metals or grand theft of metals totaling $10,000 or more; or part of an identified Specialized Property Crime Unit pattern, series, or trend.
a new home under construction
An individual who steals merchandise from retail stores with the intent to resell the items is known as what?
booster
Shoplifter who typically steals small amounts and operates locally. Usually works alone, but can operate in pairs, is what type of booster?
level 1 booster
A shoplifter who typically travels to nearby cities or jurisdictions and increases the volume of theft. Typically works as partners or in small groups, is what type of booster?
level 2 booster
Team of organized criminals who are operating nationally and may sell stolen merchandise directly to diverter (level 3 fence), is what type of booster?
level 3 booster
An individual or business that purchases stolen property and then resells the items to others, is known as what?
fencing operation
What type of fencing operation directly resells product to consumers. Typically appearing as a legitimate business?
Level 1 fencing operation
What type of fencing operation typically repackages stolen merchandise and sells it to level 3 fencing operations. They are the middleman between boosters and wholesalers and typically operate out of residential houses, warehouses, or storage units?
Level 2 fencing operation
What type of fencing operation is involved in reselling stolen merchandise back to the retailer, also known as a “diverter”. They operate as a legitimate wholesaler or distributor, but integrates stolen merchandise within legitimate supply chains?
level 3 fencing operations
Two or more persons engaged in illegally obtaining merchandise from retail establishments in substantial quantities through theft and fraudulent practices as part of an unlawful commercial enterprise is known as what?
organized retail crime
When investigating a new home under construction investigation, a patrol officer’s initial responsibility shall include conducting and documenting a minimum of ____ neighborhood canvasses, to attempt to ascertain if they observed any suspicious behavior, if they have surveillance video, heard potential suspects, etc.
four
The SCRAP team is responsible for investigating burglaries and thefts of metals valued over what amount?
over $10,000
The patrol officer has investigative responsibility for a Specialized Property Crime Unit case through the end of the ____ calendar day.
20th
Prior to the end of the 20th calendar day, a ______________ detailing the results of the patrol officer’s investigation shall be submitted by the patrol officer assigned to the case.
supplemental report
