Financial Crimes

Question 0

Possession of Stolen property

496 PC

Answer 0

Every person who buys or received any property that has been stolen or that has been obtained by any means of theft or extortion knowing the property is so stolen or obtained

Question 1

Identity Theft 530.5

Answer 1

Every person who willfully obtains personal identifying information of another and uses that information for any unlawful purpose.

Including to obtain credit, goods, services real property or medical information without the consent of that person.

Question 2

Possession of Burglary Tools

466 PC Misd.

Answer 2

To posses any list of instruments or tools with the feloniously intent to break into or enter any building

Question 3

Grand Theft

487a PC

Answer 3

The money, labor or real or personal property exceeds $950

Question 4

Forgery

470 PC

Answer 4

The intent to defraud, signs the name of another or of a fictitious person, knowing that he has no authority to do so.
Or falsely makes, alters or counterfeits writings of another.

Question 6

Burglary

459 PC

Answer 6

Every person who enters any house, room apt., or building or vehicle with doors locked, with the intent to commit theft or any felony.

Question 7

Embezzlement

503 PC

Answer 7

The fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been intrusted.

A relationship of trust and confidence is essential & the intent to deprive the owner of his/her property.

Question 8

Solvability Factors:(12)

Answer 8

Suspect in custody
Known profile cases... Media interest
Crimes against the elderly
Serial cases
High dollar loss
Multi jurisdictional serial cases
Cases with poor or sketchy info
Possible suspect
Possible or partial license plate
Victim not see suspect or masked suspect
Uncooperative victim
Case unfounded

Question 9

The following cases in Burglary will be investigated

Answer 9

1) In Custody burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools & other burglary related cases.
2) Cases in which Central ID unit has identified a latent print lifted from scene of Burglary
3) Cases in which the county crime lab has identified DNA recovered from the scene of a burglary

Question 10

Types of searches without a warrant

Answer 10

Incidental to arrest
Incident involves a motor vehicle
When consent is given
When in plain view
Parole or probation

Question 11

368 d & e Elder Fraud

Answer 11

Any person who knows or reasonably knows that a person is an elder (65 or older) or a dependent adult (18-64) who is not a caretaker or who is a caretaker violates any law prescribing theft, embezzlement, forgery or fraud with respect to the property of the elder or dependent adult. If under $950 Misd.

Question 12

148.9

False identity to peace officer

Answer 12

Any person who falsely represents or identifies himself as another person or fictitious person to a peace officer upon lawful detention or arrest to evade the process of court or to avoid identification by the investigating agency.

Question 13

476 Check Fraud

Answer 13

Any person who fraudulently creates, writes, pass or possess a fake or forged check with the intent to obtain something of value in exchange for the check

Question 14

484e

Stolen credit cards

Answer 14

Selling, transferring, acquiring or otherwise possessing the credit card without that person’s consent

Question 15

Mail theft 530.5(e)

Answer 15

The defendant willfully or maliciously tore down, destroyed, or broke into any letter box intended for mail Or the defendant willfully & maliciously injured or destroyed any mail
If defendant uses mail for identity theft charge for 530.5 PC

Question 16

The following cases will be assigned to an investigator in Burglary

Answer 16

• In custody burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools & other burglary related cases
• Cases in which the Central ID unit has identified a latent fingerprint lifted from the scene of a burglary
• Cases in which the county crime lab has identified DNA recovered from the scene of a burglary

Question 17

Investigative Responsibilities

Answer 17

• Accept cases assigned & conduct complete investigations. This includes , the arrest of suspects, serving search warrants, release of property, & presentation of completed case to DA for review.
• prepare cases for court
• testify in court
• assist other Units & agencies when assigned
• keep informed of policy changes which affect the Unit & BOI
• Close out assigned cases when complete
• Maintain an understanding of Criminal Vs Civil & Contractual law
• Conduct all investigations as directed by the Unit commander or higher

Question 18

Versadex gives us specific information:

Answer 18

-case number-date, day & time of occurrence-location of occurrence- victim’s name- type of crime- name or description of suspect- loss- vehicle description- assigned investor - case dispo./ status-

Question 19

Upon being assigned case, investigator should seek the following important facts in the report:

Answer 19

• identification information of the victim (name, address, & phone)
• victim’s language
• suspect information
• if the victim can ID suspect
• suspect information
• vehicle description
• witnesses …can they ID suspect
• Physical evidence:latent prints, photos, surveillance photos, videos, location of evidence
• property taken, serial numbers- be certain that the stolen property system & that credit cards & appropriate bank accounts are cancelled by the victim

Question 20

Copy of any press release shall be distributed to the following:

Answer 20

FCU Commander
BOI Deputy Chief
BOI Captains
PIO
Case file

Question 21

Fraud: The following cases will be assigned to an investigator

Answer 21

1) elder financial abuse cases that have a substantial impact on the victim’s standard of living or quality of life.
2) Identity theft cases which result in the victim falsely acquiring a criminal history or criminal penalty
3) In -Custody theft, embezzlement, credit card fraud, check fraud, identity theft & other fraud related cases.

Question 22

In order to obtain a search warrant the following elements must be present:(3)

Answer 22

• Reasonable Cause
• Specifics Required
• The Affidavit

Question 23

Announcement required for search warrant

Answer 23

Identify oneself as a peace office
Explain the purpose of entry
-demand entry (20 seconds if items easily destroyed) (60 seconds if not)

Question 24

When announcement not required for search warrant (3)

Answer 24

• the peril of the officer would be increased
• the arrest would be frustrated
• evidence would be destroyed if officers presence were announced