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People may have knowledge about…

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a crime or a perpetrator and not even know it

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The police have to use strategies like tip lines, television shows, and special alerts to…

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identify and obtain information from these individuals who may have knowledge about a crime or a perpetrator and not even know it

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Tip lines are…

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an easy and convenient way for citizens to share information with the police through the use of a telephone or the internet

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Crime Stoppers offer

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cash rewards for information leading to an individual’s arrest

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Television shows like America’s Most Wanted disseminate…

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information about unsolved crimes with the intention that the public will have information regarding the crimes and contact the authorities (Many times these cases have a description of the perpetrator)

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AMBER (America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response) was created to…

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Disseminate information about child abduction to enlist the public’s help in locating the child quickly and safely

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To broadcast an AMBER Alert, investigators need:

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A confirmation that there has been a child abduction,
There is reason to believe that the child is in danger and that there is enough reliable information about the facts of the case

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The theory is the children abducted by strangers are…

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harmed quickly (within the first three hours)

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Amber Alerts are designed for stranger abductions, which are…

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rare

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Most Amber Alerts result in a child recovery, but the…

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AMBER Alert had nothing to do with the recovery

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AMBER Alert involving a stranger abduction is…

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less likely to result in the recovery of the child

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Where there is a child recovery, only…

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17% was within six hours of the abduction

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) send…

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“Have you seen me?” mailings

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Individual police agencies have “most wanted” lists through…

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crime alerts, media, billboards, and “FaceCrook” (a computer application available to inmates)

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These strategies for Information Disseminating have limitations

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Information can be overwhelming
False Information
How to distribute reward money fairly?
Credibility and motivation of citizens contributing information
The publicity of the case may affect a witness’ perceptions
Should money be paid for someone performing what is arguably someone’s civic duty?

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Confidential informants are

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those who actively assist law enforcement in an ongoing capacity (Controversial and Considered a necessary evil)

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Four types of informants

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The hammered informant is coerced by the police
The mercenary informant is motivated by money
The vengeful informant is motivated by revenge
The police buff informant is a fan of the police

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Gang members are disproportionately involved in

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crime, therefore they are constantly a problem for law enforcement.

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Law enforcement has developed gang task forces as a

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response to the increasing issue of gangs

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What criteria characterizes a gang?

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Three or more members
Share an identity
View themselves as a gang and are recognized by others as one
Has a level or permanence and some organization
Involved in a high level of criminal activity

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Gang member identification is through

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name, colors or symbols, graffiti, tattoos, clothing, and hand symbols

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Crime analysis involves the collection and

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analysis of data pertaining to a criminal incident, offender, and target.

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Crime analysis can inform patrol allocation decisions and make

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predictions of future occurrences for preventative purposes.

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Crime analysis is based on the idea that crime is

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a non-random phenomenon

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25
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The use of GIS and COMPSTAT help

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the police identify patterns to develop policing strategies

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ViCAP(Violent Criminal Apprehension Program) is a

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a national computer database system that is operated by the FBI to identify the MO or signature aspects of crimes for the purpose of identifying crimes that are committed by the same person

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Three types of crimes are focused on

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Solving or unsolved homicides or attempted homicides
Missing persons where foul play was suspected
Unidentified bodies where the cause of death was suspected to be homicide

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ViCAP is used to overcome linkage blindness on behalf of law enforcement who are unable to identify

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serial crimes due to jurisdictional boundaries

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Limitations ViCAP of include

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ViCAP is not effective when the MO is not similar or there is missing information
ViCAP has little to do with solving crimes
Crimes have to be in the database in order to be useful

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Intradepartmental databases are operated by individual

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Law enforcement agencies for their own investigators’ use.

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Interdepartmental agencies share information across law enforcement agencies

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NCIC: the largest crime information network in the U.S.
NLETS: (JANET-PA) Network that links law enforcement with a motor vehicle and licensing departments
ICTS
CIS
Sentry
Equifax

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Facebook, Twitter, Craigslist

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Investigators can find information

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YouTube (VARIOUS OTHERS)

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Many people post videos of them partaking in illegal activities

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All death can be classified in one of four ways (the manner of death)

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Natural causes (the most common)
Accidents
Suicides
Homicides

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In determining the manner of death, investigators must consider

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The cause of death
The characteristics of the decedent
The circumstances of the death

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Indicators of Suicide

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The presence of a weapon
Wounds that could have been self-inflicted
A lack of defensive wounds
The presence of a suicidal motive

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Offensive/Defense Wound

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Knife slash on criminal

Bruises on the ribs, back

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Autoerotic deaths- Deaths usually involve a…

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solo sexual activity went wrong, where the individual dies as a result of asphyxia

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Indicators of this accidental death(Autoerotic death)

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The arrangement of a self-rescue system
Evidence of solo sexual activity
Evidence of sexual fantasy aids
Evidence of the prior autoerotic presence
No apparent suicidal attempt
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Patterns are…

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Characteristics of Homicides

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Murder can be defined as

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the willful killing of one person by another

  • Most victims and perpetrators share the same characteristics
  • Least committed crime, relatively infrequent
  • Most often, homicides occur as a result of an argument of the commission of another felony (felony murders)
  • Most victims and perpetrators know each other prior to the incident
  • Firearms are the most commonly used weapon
  • Highest clearest rate
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Death investigations usually begin…

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where the body was found

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Three basic questions that need to be answered in a death investigation

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Who is the decedent?
What was the cause of death?
Who committed the murder?

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Witnesses, relatives, and friends may be present to…

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inform investigators of this (Who is the decedent?)

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A person’s possessions can…

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also, identify a victim

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Scientific methods like DNA, fingerprints and anthropological facial reconstruction may…

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help identify the decedent as well

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Gunshot wounds as a result of firearms

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Shell casing, the presence of entrance and exit wounds, the distance of the gun from the body (contact, close, distant), the amount of trauma sustained, the location of the trauma, and gunshot residue are important features in firearm deaths

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Cutting wounds involve

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the slicing of tissue with smooth edges

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Stab and puncture wounds will

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present holes in the tissue

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Blunt force trauma is characterized by

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irregular or rough-edged laceration, bruising, and broken bones

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Poisoning most often occurs

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accidentally but can be as a result of a suicide

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Asphyxia is when

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a person is unable to breathe due to any action or material, Petechial hemorrhaging

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Asphyxia can occur in form of manual strangulation (with hands)

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ligature strangulation (such as a rope), hanging, suffocation (smothering), or drowning

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Drug overdoses are often about

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determining who supplied the drugs to the victim

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Drugs can be introduced into the body intravenously…

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intramuscularly, orally, rectal/vaginally, through inhalation, subcutaneously, and sublingually

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Death via fire

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is challenging

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57
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Most often fire deaths are a result of

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smoke inhalation, not from the fire itself

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To identify perpetrators

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  • Circumstances of the incident and characteristics of the victim can be crucial
  • Establishing a motive
  • Physical evidence on the victim’s body or at the crime scene
  • Establishing the time of death can be essential for it can be compared to a suspect’s alibi
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The postmortem interval (PMI) guesses the…

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Time of death through the changes a body goes through after death

  • Potassium levels in the vitreous humor
  • Contents of the victim’s gastrointestinal tract
  • The degree of decomposition
  • Insect and animal activity
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Algor mortis refers to the

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the cooling process of the body - loss of heat by a body

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Liver Mortis (postmortem lividity) refers to

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the blood pooling of the body

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Rigor mortis refers to

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the rigidity of the body

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An insect’s presence, stage of…

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development and contents of their gut are particularly useful

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Information from an autopsy is useful in

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determining the cause and manner of death

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65
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An autopsy consists of two parts:

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The external examination consists of the opening of the chest, abdominal cavity, pelvic cavity, and the skull

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Investigating homicides that are suspected as being a part of a series…

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appear as random and lack a traditional motive. This makes them difficult to solve

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Serial killers are mobile…

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and they plan well in advance

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Several law enforcement agencies may be involved which complicate the investigation

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VICAP

Task forces are often developed to address this issue

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Homicides with certain characteristics are more likely to be solved within

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24 hours. If a case does not have those characteristics, it may not be solved

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70
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Some cases get pushed aside due to

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caseload and time pressures

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71
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Cold case investigations provide new eyes

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on old cases

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72
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There are three types of cold cases

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  • Cases that are reopened due to outside pressure
  • Cases that are reopened due to the availability of previously untested evidence- DNA
  • Cases that are reopened when a person confesses or a witness comes forward
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Cold cases are difficult to solve because investigators often face

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Uncooperative witnesses
Difficulty locating witnesses
Decrease suspects
DNA results that do not lead anywhere

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74
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Cold cases are more likely to be solved if:

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It is a recent crime
It did not involve drugs
The victim was found in a private residence
The victim was a young male
There was a known motivation for the crime
A prime suspect had earlier been identified

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75
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Forcible rape refers to

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the penetration of the vagina or anus with a body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person without the consent of the victim (UCR), most are planned

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76
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It’s not about the sex

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it’s about the power and control

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77
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(Sexual Assult) Victims are

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young female typically

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(Sexual Assult) Offenders are usually

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white, adult males

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(Sexual Assult) A majority of sexual assaults occur between

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people who know each other

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(Sexual Assult) The most important investigative information comes from the…

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victim, either through interviews or through forensic medical examination of the victim

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81
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Sexual assault is the most…

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traumatic type of criminal victimization

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82
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(Sexual Assult) Victims tend to have a wide variety of emotions and behaviors and should be approached

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carefully and considerately as a result

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83
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Large number of sexual assaults go

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unreported

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(Sexual Assult) First responders should:

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Be continually supportive of the victim
Approach victims calmly
Interview victims with extreme sensitivity
Minimize the amount of times a victim has to share their story
Ask the victim whether they prefer a male or female officer conduct the interview
Have only one officer assigned to the interviews
Remember that it is normal for the victim to forget, or want to forget, the incident
Encourage the victims to get medical treatment
Encourage the victims to obtain counseling

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(Sexual Assult) Interviewing the victim should:

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Be minimized as much as possible
Have only one officer conduct all interviews
Should not be conducted like an interrogation (cognitive process)
Involve the victim as much as possible
Be responsive and receptive
Give some control to the victim
Consist of mostly listening
Be conducted with professional language
Obtain a healthy balance of difficult questions and ones that understand what the victim is going through
Focus on the violence of the incident, not the sexuality of the crime
Show sensitivity in obtaining detailed information
Conclude with informing the victim of what to expect next

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86
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The victim and perpetrator know each other

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Document injuries, the use of a weapon, the circumstances of the crime, and the age of the victim

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(Sexual Assult) The victim and the perpetrator do not know each other but the victim has

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described the perpetrator

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(Sexual Assult) The perpetrator was a stranger and the victim was unable to provide a

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sufficient description

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(Sexual Assult) In these situations, it is important that the investigators ask question regarding the MO or

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signature of the perpetrator as well as the nature of circumstances of the attack

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90
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(Sexual Assult) Physical evidence can confirm and identify a

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perpetrator and establish the elements of the crime

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In a sexual assault, the victim’s body is considered a crime scene for SANEs

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(Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) to document injuries and recover evidence

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(Sexual Assult) Physical evidence may also be present at the actual

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crime scene as well

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93
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“Date rape” drugs are said to

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facilitate rape

94
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Rohypnol is a

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tranquilizer that is tasteless and odorless

95
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Gamma-hydroxybutyraye (GHB) is a

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nervous system depressant is commonly referred to as “liquid ecstasy”

96
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Rape suspects may be required to undergo a

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a forensic examination

97
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Forcible rape refers to

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the penetration of the vagina or anus with a body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person without the consent of the victim (UCR), most are planned

98
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It’s not about the sex

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it’s about the power and control

99
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(Sexual Assult) Victims are

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young female typically

100
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(Sexual Assult) Offenders are usually

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white, adult males

101
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(Sexual Assult) A majority of sexual assaults occur between

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people who know each other

102
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(Sexual Assult) The most important investigative information comes from the…

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victim, either through interviews or through forensic medical examination of the victim

103
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Sexual assault is the most…

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traumatic type of criminal victimization

104
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(Sexual Assult) Victims tend to have a wide variety of emotions and behaviors and should be approached

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carefully and considerately as a result

105
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Large number of sexual assaults go

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unreported

106
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(Sexual Assult) First responders should:

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Be continually supportive of the victim
Approach victims calmly
Interview victims with extreme sensitivity
Minimize the amount of times a victim has to share their story
Ask the victim whether they prefer a male or female officer conduct the interview
Have only one officer assigned to the interviews
Remember that it is normal for the victim to forget, or want to forget, the incident
Encourage the victims to get medical treatment
Encourage the victims to obtain counseling

107
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(Sexual Assult) Interviewing the victim should:

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Be minimized as much as possible
Have only one officer conduct all interviews
Should not be conducted like an interrogation (cognitive process)
Involve the victim as much as possible
Be responsive and receptive
Give some control to the victim
Consist of mostly listening
Be conducted with professional language
Obtain a healthy balance of difficult questions and ones that understand what the victim is going through
Focus on the violence of the incident, not the sexuality of the crime
Show sensitivity in obtaining detailed information
Conclude with informing the victim of what to expect next

108
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The victim and perpetrator know each other

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Document injuries, the use of a weapon, the circumstances of the crime, and the age of the victim

109
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(Sexual Assult) The victim and the perpetrator do not know each other but the victim has

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described the perpetrator

110
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(Sexual Assult) The perpetrator was a stranger and the victim was unable to provide a

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sufficient description

111
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(Sexual Assult) In these situations, it is important that the investigators ask question regarding the MO or

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signature of the perpetrator as well as the nature of circumstances of the attack

112
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(Sexual Assult) Physical evidence can confirm and identify a

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perpetrator and establish the elements of the crime

113
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Aggravated assaults have a

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a relatively high clearance rate

114
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(Sexual Assult) Physical evidence may also be present at the actual

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crime scene as well

115
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“Date rape” drugs are said to

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facilitate rape

116
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Rohypnol is a

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tranquilizer that is tasteless and odorless

117
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Gamma-hydroxybutyraye (GHB) is a

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nervous system depressant is commonly referred to as “liquid ecstasy”

118
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Rape suspects may be required to undergo a

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a forensic examination

119
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There are different types of rapists. Knowing these help

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identify successful themes in interrogations

120
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(Child abuse) Characteristics of the crime

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The risk of physical abuse decreases with age
The risk of neglect decreases with age
Children at highest risk for sexual victimization between 7 and 12
Offenders of the crime vary

121
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(Child abuse) It is important to determine whether injuries sustained by an individual is a result of an

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accident or abuse

122
Q

(Child abuse) Investigators must also understand a child’s

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unique needs

123
Q

(Child abuse) Investigators must be aware that child abuse almost always occurs

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in private

124
Q

(Child abuse) Investigators of child abuse often require the help of a local

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child protective agency

125
Q

The anger excitation rapist commits rape to

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inflict pain

126
Q

False Rape Allegations very

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rarely

127
Q

Some possible motives for falsely reporting a rape are:

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To seek revenge
To get attention
To receive medical treatment
To create an alibi
For-profit
To be favored in child custody decisions
To explain a pregnancy or contraction of an STD
128
Q

A simple assault includes

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all other types of assaults that do not involve a weapon or serious injuries

129
Q

The investigator must also make efforts to offset any

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guilt that the child victim may experience

130
Q

(Simple assault) Typically committed by

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young males

131
Q

Aggravated assault refers to

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an attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe bodily injury (this includes attempted murder)

132
Q

Aggravated assault is the most

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common index violent crime

133
Q

(Aggravated assault) Young males typically

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commit it

134
Q

(Aggravated assault) Half of the aggravated assault victims know

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the perpetrator

135
Q

Aggravated assaults have a

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a relatively high clearance rate

136
Q

The identification of the perpetrator is not an issue in domestic violence. Arrest as a result of this identification unfortunately

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has not proven to be effective

137
Q

Domestic violence involves assaultive behaviors among

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current or former intimate partners.

138
Q

(Domestic violence) Restraining orders are an option for victims, though the crime is still

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underreported

139
Q

Why do victims resist leaving an abuser?

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Cycle of violence 
Battered women syndrome
Stockholm syndrome
Traumatic bonding theory 
Psychological entrapment theory
Multifactor ecological perspective
140
Q

(Child abuse) The identification of the perpetrator again is not an

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the issue in these investigations

141
Q

Child abuse may involve

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physical, sexual, and emotional abuse as well as neglect. Neglect is the most common form of child abuse

142
Q

(Child abuse) Characteristics of the crime

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The risk of physical abuse decreases with age
The risk of neglect decreases with age
Children at highest risk for sexual victimization between 7 and 12
Offenders of the crime vary

143
Q

It is important to determine whether injuries sustained by an individual is a result of an

A

accident or abuse

144
Q

Investigators must also understand a child’s

A

unique needs

145
Q

Investigators must be aware that child abuse almost always occurs

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in private

146
Q

Investigators of child abuse often require the help of a local

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child protective agenc

147
Q

The interview must be child

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friendly

148
Q

The interviewer must recognize the developmental capabilities of children at different

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ages

149
Q

The interviewer must practice

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patience

150
Q

The interviewer must avoid

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“why” question

151
Q

The investigator must also make efforts to offset any

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guilt that the child victim may experience

152
Q

(The Robber’s Approach to the Victim) Convenience store robbers

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Take the straight approach (go to the clerk right away to demand the money) or the customer approach (pretend to be a customer)

153
Q

Robbery is the second most common

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violent crime and one of the worst clearance rates because the victim and perpetrator are strangers and there is a little physical evidence

154
Q

“Muggings” are robberies involving

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strong-arm tactics like the use of a gun

155
Q

Types of Robberies

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Street robberies
Commercial robberies
Vehicle-related robberies
Home-invasion robberies

156
Q

More of a focus on robbery prevention strategies than robbery

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apprehension strategies due to a lack of evidence available

157
Q

Evidence that may be helpful in the apprehension of burgularies

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Hold-up alarms
Eyewitness identification
An offender’s MO

158
Q

The value of hold-up alarms lies in their ability to

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stir a quick police response while the crime is in progress. The faster the response time, the more likely the perpetrator will be apprehended

159
Q

Robbers are likely to use the same words are phrases in the commission

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of a crime

160
Q

(Police response procedure) Investigators should assume that the perpetrator is (in robberies and such)

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armed and that there is more than one perpetrator

161
Q

(Police response procedure) Nothing should be done to create

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anxiety in the perpetrator

162
Q

Eyewitness identification is the best evidence available to

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investigators in robberies

163
Q

A composite picture of the perpetrator/s and or the getaway car should be

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advertised so the police can obtain information through tip lines

164
Q

Closed Circuit Television security surveillance camera videos can be

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essential in identifying the perpetrator

165
Q

Closed Circuit Television security surveillance camera videos may be of poor quality or robbers are aware of

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their presence, and plan accordingly

166
Q

An MO can link robberies to

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one offender, clear crimes, or provide further clues to the characteristics of the offender

167
Q

The following are things to examine to determine an offender’s MO

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Targets
Robber’s approach to the victim
The language sed
Discovery of a weapon
Disguises
168
Q

Targets that are unguarded, in a robber’s familiar geographic zone where escape routes are known and clear to the offender are the

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most attractive targets for an offender.

169
Q

Residential burglaries are

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the most common

170
Q

(The Robber’s Approach to the Victim) Confrontations

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Verbal demands of money or money or property from the victim, with the threat of force is necessary

171
Q

(The Robber’s Approach to the Victim) Blitzes

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When the offender uses violence first to gain compliance

172
Q

(The Robber’s Approach to the Victim) Con Man (Cons)

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When the offender uses a distraction first to surprise the victim with the demand

173
Q

(The Robber’s Approach to the Victim) Snatch-thefts

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When there is no communication or interaction

174
Q

(The Robber’s Approach to the Victim) Convenience store robbers

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Take the straight approach (go to the clerk right away to demand the money) or the customer approach (pretend to be a customer)

175
Q

(Robbers) The nature of the demand can be

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unique to the offender

176
Q

(Robbers) The identification of a weapon used in the commission of the crime is

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valuable info

177
Q

The disguise that a robber uses is also valuable

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Why the need for a disguise?

What feature is trying to be covered up?

178
Q

One common form of physical evidence sometimes found in bank robbery investigations is that of a

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dye pack

179
Q

Overall however, robberies have little

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physical evidence available

180
Q

Robberies are all about the

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money

181
Q

Burglars can obtain information about their target through the perpetrator’s own observations as well as their

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relationship with the target

182
Q

(Property Taken) The money is often spent immediately after being

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stolen and never recovered by the police

183
Q

A common piece of property taken is that of a cell phone

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This is done to prevent the victim from calling the police

The cell phone also possesses a monetary value

184
Q

When interrogating robbery suspects, the most effective approach is

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a non-emotional approach because robbers are generally angry, hostile, and desperate

185
Q

Monitor the whereabouts of convicted robbers because

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they often reoffend

186
Q

The use of bait money in

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bank and commercial robbery investigations

187
Q

Publicize information on high profile suspects so that

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tip lines can be used

188
Q

Burglaries do not require

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force compared to robberies

189
Q

A burglary is defined as the

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unlawful entry of a building to commit a felony or theft without permission. Use of force to gain entry is not necessary

190
Q

Burglaries are

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frequent and serious

191
Q

Physical evidence in burglary scenes are often in the

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form of tool markers at the point of entry or exit

192
Q

Nonresidential burglaries occur at

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night

193
Q

Few burglaries are

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solved and seldom is property recovered

194
Q

Often, burglars steal cash or

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property that can easily and quickly be converted into cash

195
Q

Burglaries are often discovered

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well after the crime has taken place and the perpetrator has fled

196
Q

Burglaries are difficult to solve because:

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Investigators don’t always know when the crime occurred
Little information is available from witnesses/victims
Physical evidence may not be found
Stolen property is often discarded

197
Q

What makes a good burglary investigation?

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Physical evidence and eyewitnesses
The stolen property
Other witnesses and information
The perpetrator’s MO

198
Q

Burglar alarms may help prevent but not apprehend because burglar alarms:

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Can be easily foiled by burglars
Often give false alarms
Burglars often avoid these homes

199
Q

The police’s first must verify the entry and whether a

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perpetrator is inside the structure still (“clear” the building)

200
Q

VINs are a series of

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letters and numbers unique to each car. Stolen vehicle VINs are entered in NCIC

201
Q

After that, the police should conduct a

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neighborhood canvass

202
Q

A burglar’s MO can be determined through:

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Inferences regarding the chosen target
The perpetrator’s method of entry
The type of property taken or not taken
The amount of planning it probably took the offender to pull it off
How the perpetrator searched for property

203
Q

Burglars can obtain information about their target through the perpetrator’s own observations as well as their

A

relationship with the target

204
Q

2 out of 3 burglaries involve

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forced entry

205
Q

Forced entries can be through

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screwdrivers or crowbars or through the breaking of windows and doors.

206
Q

When forced entry is not used, the structure was

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open or unlocked

207
Q

Burglars can be categorized into 3 levels of experience:

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A professional burglar
A novice burglar
A mid-range burglar

208
Q

Of the perpetrator did not ransack the palace, he/she is likely

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familiar with the building

209
Q

CRAVED defines the type of items commonly stolen by burglars

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Concealable
Removable
Available
Valuable
Enjoyable
Disposable
210
Q

A lot of solved burglars are due to the

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identification and recovery of stolen property

211
Q

Stealing property is largely to support a

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drug habit

212
Q

There are 6 ways in which money is quickly converted into cash

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Sell the property to a friend or relative
Trade the property for drugs
Sell the property to a professional fence
Sell the stolen property toa pawnshop or second-hand store
Sell the property to strangers
Keep the property for themselves

213
Q

Physical evidence in burglary scenes are often in the

A

form of tool markers at the point of entry or exit

214
Q

Despite the benefits of collecting DNA to identify a perpetrator, it is often not done because the process is too

A

expensive

215
Q

(Burglary Investigations) Informants may come forward with

A

info

216
Q

Many burglars commit more than one crime, so it is important to determine

A

the extent of burglaries in which a burglar is responsible for

217
Q

Motor vehicle theft is when

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an individual steals or attempts to steal an automobile, truck, bus, motorcycle, snowmobile, or motor scooter

218
Q

Most involve automobiles and are stolen by

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juveniles for the purpose of “joyriding”

219
Q

Motor vehicle theft has

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Low clearance rates because they are difficult to solve, They often have no witness or physical evidence

220
Q

The best chance at apprehension is when the vehicle is located with the

A

perpetrator in it, through this is rare

221
Q

Indicators that a vehicle may be stolen

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Vehicles being operated without ignition keys
A broken steering column
Broken windows
The car has parts that are not consistent with the rest of the car
VINs on a vehicle that do not match
License plates that do not register to the vehicle they are on

222
Q

VINs are a series of

A

letters and numbers unique to each car. Stolen vehicle VINs are entered in NCIC

223
Q

LPRs are

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cameras attached to squad cars that can identify stolen vehicles

224
Q

Methods used to commit vehicle theft

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Hot-wiring a car
Stealing keys from a parking lot attendant
Towing the car away
Partaking in a bump and run
Obtaining the ignition code number from the vehicle to make a duplicate key

225
Q

Motivations for committing vehicle theft:

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Joyriding and Profit

226
Q

Motivations for committing vehicle theft: Profit

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Vehicle reported as stolen by owner for insurance benefits
Selling cars overseas
Stripped for parts at a “chop shop”

227
Q

Evidence and investigative Strategies of Vehicle Theft- Physical Evidence

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A stolen vehicle must be processed for fingerprints and DNA

228
Q

Evidence and investigative Strategies of Vehicle Theft- Eyewitnesses

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Are rare, but can be incredibly beneficial to these investigations

229
Q

Evidence and investigative Strategies of Vehicle Theft- Surveillance cameras

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Cars parked in parking lots are most vulnerable to theft but the theft may be caught on surveillance video

230
Q

Evidence and investigative Strategies of Vehicle Theft- Bait car investigative strategy

A

A bait car is a way to apprehend auto thieves through the presentation of an opportunity for theft

231
Q

Evidence and investigative Strategies of Vehicle Theft- Investigative task forces

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Auto theft task forces are created to identify and apprehend auto thieves through the effort of multiple agencies

Crime Scene Investigation (3 decks)

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