Ch. 7 Flashcards
Fortunately, many private databases allow free runs for law enforcement purposes. The following are just some of the many public and private sources and databases of potential value for developing investigative leads:
- Bankruptcy and Other Financial Public Records
- Real Estate Records
- Business Filings/Permits
- Court Records
- Insurance Databases
- Social Networking Databases
- Stolen Property Databases
- Vehicle Databases
- International Databases
- Victim Forums
It should be noted that former FBI Director _ ____ ____, is credited with originating this (Computerized Fingerprint Database) and other national-level automated fingerprint information made available to law enforcement officers.
J. Edgar Hoover
As an investigative tool, conducting _________ has one highly desired outcome: to make a first-hand observation of a suspect engaging in criminal activity.
Surveillance
Information gathered during a surveillance recon investigation includes all factors of importance for establishing the best overall surveillance location, known as the ___, and features of the area that may present hazards to investigators conducting surveillance activities.
Eye
Confidential Informants as they are often called, are persons with access to crime-related information that are willing to provide to investigators, these are the following different types of informants:
- Anonymous Informant
- In-Custody Informant
- Criminal Informant
_____ _______ are a specialized form of undercover operations that involve enticing offenders to commit crimes in front of undercover operatives. The following are some popular techniques:
Sting Operations
- False storefronts
- Bait cars
- False advertising
- Internet
Photo and Live Lineups
In _______ lineups, suspects and fillers are presented at the same time to witnesses- a process preferred by most investigators due to its ease and convenience. Alternatively, in ______ lineups suspects and fillers are presented one by one to witnesses.
Simultaneous
Sequential
Conducting the Lineup
For photo lineups, use a minimum of __ or more filler photos- for a total of ___ photos including the suspect. For live lineups, use a minimum of __ individual fillers- for a total of ____ live persons including the suspect.
6
Seven
4
Five
True or False
Information should never be included in an intelligence file solely on the basis of an individual’s or organization’s support for unpopular causes, ethnic identity, religious affiliations, political viewpoint, or any other factor unrelated to suspected criminal activities.
True
Currently there are ___ fusion centers located in various regions across the nation.
75
What are the 6 steps in an Intelligence Cycle.
- Planning and Direction
- Collection
- Processing
- Analysis
- Dissemination
- Reevaluation
