Chapter 1: Overview

Question 1

Henry Fielding

Answer 1

created first paid detective unit

Question 2

Eugene Francois Vidocq

Answer 2

first private detective, the father of modern criminology

Question 3

Allan Pinkerton

Answer 3

created “secret service”

Question 4

Alphonse Bertillon

Answer 4

father of personal identification, created Bertillon system

Question 5

Bertillon System

Answer 5

system to identify offenders by their unique characteristics (tattoos, measurements, scars)

Question 6

Edmond Locard

Answer 6

created “exchange principal”

Question 7

Exchange Principal

Answer 7

criminal always removes something or leaves something behind.

Question 8

August Vollmer

Answer 8

father of modern policing, professionalized police

Question 9

Investigation

Answer 9

patient, step-by-step inquiry or observation; a careful examination; a recording of evidence; or a legal inquiry

Question 10

Criminal Investigation

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process of discovering, collecting, preparing, identifying, and presenting evidence to determine what happened, whether a crime was committed, and who is responsible.

Question 11

Deductive reasoning

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a logical process in which a conclusion follows from specific facts

Question 12

Criminalistics

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specialists trained in recording, identifying, and interpreting the minutiae of physical evidence.

Question 13

Criminalist

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searches for, collects, and preserves physical evidence in investigation of crime

Question 14

Forensic science

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the application of myriad scientific processes to the law

Question 15

Crime

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an act or omission that is forbidden by law and considered an offense against the state.

Question 16

Felony

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a serious crime, punishable by death/imprisonment of >1 year in a penitentiary

Question 17

Misdemeanor

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less serious, punishable by a fine or imprisonment <1 year not in a penitentiary, Gross & Petty

Question 18

Criminal Statute

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an act relating to prohibited conduct with a penalty or punishment

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Ordinance

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an act of the legislative body of a county

Question 20

Elements of the crime

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specific conditions that must occur for an act to be called a specific type of crime, Must prove each element

Question 21

Primary Goals of Investigation

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Determine whether a crime has been committed
Legally obtain information and evidence to identify the responsible person
Arrest the suspect
Recover stolen property
Present best possible case to prosecutor

Question 22

What is the first determination of a criminal investgiation:

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whether or not a crime was committed.

Question 23

MO (modus operandi)

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the preferred method a criminal uses when committing crimes.

Question 24

Leads

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avenues bearing clues or potential sources of information relevant to solving the crime

Question 25

A Successful Investigation is one in which:

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A logical sequence is followed
All physical evidence is legally obtained & analyzed
All witnesses are effectively interviewed
All suspects are legally and effectively interrogated
All leads are thoroughly developed
All details of the case are accurately and completely recorded & reported.

Question 26

Who contributes to the success of criminal investigations ?

Answer 26

All levels of police admin & operations

Question 27

_____ & ______ comprised about 14% of all LEOs in 2018

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Detectives & criminal investigators

Question 28

Who is responsible for criminal investigation?

Answer 28

all police personnel

Question 29

How effective are initial investigations by patrol officers?

Answer 29

Initial investigations by patrol officers can be as effective as those conducted by specialists

Question 30

The Basic Functions Performed by Investigators:

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Provide emergency assistance
Secure the crime scene
Photograph, videotape, and sketch
Take notes and write reports
Draft legal documents, warrants & subpoenas
Search for, obtain, and process physical and digital evidence
Obtain information from witnesses and suspects
Conduct photographic an in-person lineups
Identify suspects
Conduct raids, surveillances, stakeouts, and undercover assignments
Testify in court

Question 31

A good investigator has:

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specific intellectual, psychological, & physical characteristics

Question 32

What intellectual characteristics does a good investigator have?

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Obtain & retain info, apply technical knowledge, open-minded, objective, & logical.
Well organized
Culturally adroit

Question 33

Culturally adroit

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skilled in interacting across gender, ethnic, generational, social, political group lines.

Question 34

Fact

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an action, event, circumstance, or thing done

Question 35

Inference

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process of reasoning by which a fact may be deduced

Question 36

Opinion

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Personal Belief

Question 37

Inductive Reasoning

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going from generalization and establishing by gathering facts

Question 38

What psychological characteristics does a good investigator have?:

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Emotionally well-balanced, detached, inquisitive, suspecting, discerning, self-disciplined, conscientious, and persevering
Intuition

Question 39

Intuition

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a “gut feeling” developed through experience.

Question 40

What physical characteristics does a good investigator have?:

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Physically fit
good hearing & vision