Criminal Investigation 10th Edition

One of the ways a crime scene sketch can be used to assist an investigation is to ____________ people. Answer: interview Answer: interview Answer: interview The ____________ interview method is especially effective for obtaining information from victims and witnesses who have difficulty remembering an event. Answer: cognitive Answer: cognitive Answer: cognitive Concealing drugs in any opening of a

A search warrant can be issued to search for and seize property designed or intended for use in committing a crime. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Good report writing is a learned skill. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Explain the concept of the fire triangle. Answer: The fire triangle is a basic concept critical to an arson investigation.

The number one mistake officers make in processing fingerprints with powders is a. over-processing fingerprints. b. misidentifying fingerprints. c. sneezing and destroying the print. d. selecting the wrong powder. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Wiretaps are legal when there is probable cause and they are a. ordered by the chief of police or sheriff. b. authorized by the district

Describe the basic elements of a "reshipper scheme." Answer: Scam artists lure unsuspecting job seekers into reshipping schemes, transforming these citizens into "mules" who unwittingly help their "employers" commit international crime.Victims are attracted to the scheme through ads posted on popular employment Web sites seeking "correspondence managers," "freight-forwarding coordinators" or other

When general, preliminary questioning occurs spontaneously on the street, it is called a a. field interview. b. cite interview. c. site interrogation. d. field citation. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A What does ALF stand for? a. Al-Qaeda Liberation Front b. Animal Liberation Front c. Anti-Liberation Front d. Anarchists Liberation Front Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Words that have little emotional effect, for example, cried,

An effective report needs to be subjective for effective prosecution. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Two of the more difficult kinds of cases for a criminal investigator to handle are those related to missing persons and those involving unidentified human remains. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T ______________ involves the hijacking of a domain name in order

How does PlateScan work? Answer: Something as low-tech as a license plate can often be used to identify and capture auto thieves. Automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) is being used in patrol cars across the country, with one of the leaders in ALPR being PlateScan.PlateScan is unique in that it uses

The phenomenon in which hostages begin to identify with and sympathize with their captors is known as the __________ syndrome. Answer: Stockholm Answer: Stockholm Answer: Stockholm Boosting is the same thing as shoplifting. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T ___________, also known as "roofie," is 10 times more potent than Valium. Answer: Rohypnol Answer: Rohypnol Answer: Rohypnol People under the influence of

Keystroke logging is a specific maneuver that initiates a "denial of service" attack. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Under the consent once removed exception, officers can make a warrantless entry to arrest a suspect if consent to enter was given earlier to an undercover officer or informant. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T What are some of

Discuss the legality of third-degree tactics in police interrogations. Answer: Third-degree is the use of physical force; the threat of force; or other physical, mental or psychological abuse to induce a suspect to confess to a crime. Third-degree tactics, which are illegal, include striking or hitting a suspect, denying food or

Nonverbal factors can be important when a person testifies in court. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Examples of involuntary manslaughter include handling a firearm negligently; leaving poison where children may take it; and operating an automobile, boat or aircraft in a criminally negligent manner. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T How do the police establish the legal

Why would someone file a false vehicle theft report? Answer: False motor vehicle theft reports are often filed when a car has been taken by a family member or misplaced in a parking lot, when the driver wants to cover up for an accident orcrime committed with the vehicle, or when

When being cross-examined, how can an officer enhance his or her credibility in the eyes of the jury? Briefly outline some behaviors to avoid as well as some behaviors to display. Answer: Ppost-trial interviews of jurors reveal some body language or behaviors that can weaken a witness's credibility:Uses a defensive or

Arson investigations are usually joint investigations involving both law enforcement and fire officers. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Uniform Crime Reporting information is automatically aggregated in the CARE system. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T The fact that a buyer paid a very low price in comparison to an item's actual value can be used as evidence

One of the reasons that the courts allow an inventory of vehicles and property is to protect the owner's property. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T If an item of evidence has inadvertently been moved before being photographed, put it back immediately and then resume taking photos. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Briefly outline the six steps

Shoplifting is the most frequently occurring type of larceny. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F The ____________ process requires that the prosecution and the defense disclose to each other certain evidence they intend to use at trial. Answer: discovery Answer: discovery Answer: discovery The most dangerous drugs are Schedule I drugs. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T A search conducted with a

What are some of the advantages of videos? Answer: Some advantages of videos are: they accurately represent the crime scene and evidence; they are able to show distance more clearly than photos; and they have sound capability to more fully document what is being seen. Answer: Some advantages of videos are: they

Hairs are far more distinguishable than fibers. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Virus attacks rank as the most common crime against a computer. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T In what year was DNA first used in a criminal case in England to prove the innocence of a defendant? __________ Answer: 1986 Answer: 1986 Answer: 1986 Full faith and credit is

Florida v. Riley (1989) approved the warrantless aerial surveillance, noting that a. there had to be at least 10,000 feet between the police airplane and the suspects. b. there should be no reasonable expectation of privacy from the skies above. c. this was a test case and was only approved once. d. it

When a person suddenly dies in police custody, it is often called a. excited delirium. b. use of deadly force. c. de facto arrest. d. nightcap provision. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A The courts have ruled that when police take custody of a vehicle or other property, the police a. may not inventory the property without a

The statement "he saw what happened" is an objective statement based on fact. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F What is the purpose of the Dyer Act? Answer: In 1919 the need for federal control of motor vehicle theft was recognized, and Congress approved the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act, commonly known as the Dyer

The profit on stripped auto parts and accessories is a. extremely low. b. fairly low. c. moderate. d. extremely high. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D The NICB Web site suggests a four-layered approach to combat auto theft: common sense, visible and audible warning devices, immobilizing devices and what? a. slide-lock devices b. tinted windows c. tracing devices d. self-deflating tires Answer: C Answer:

Robbers may use various types of disguises to keep from being identified, including ski masks, paper sacks and other types of clothing. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Describe the process of identifying and preserving the various types of fingerprints. Answer: Latent fingerprints are impressions transferred to a surface, either by sweat on the ridges

What two agencies can help investigate motor vehicle theft, and what does each agency offer in terms of assistance? Answer: When vehicle registration and driver's registration checks are completed in the investigation of a motor vehicle theft, further checks can be made in the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC) files

It does not matter what color of fingerprint powder you use when dusting for prints. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F What role has the federal government played since 2010 to help law enforcement and communities fight drug abuse? Answer: In the 2010 National Drug Control Strategy, the annual blueprint published by the Office of

Citizen Online Report Writing is appropriate for a. discovery crimes. b. involvement crimes. c. both discovery crimes and involvement crimes. d. neither discovery crimes nor involvement crimes. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Modus operandi (MO) can be used in burglary cases to a. identify individual burglary suspects. b. determine, to some degree, that the same person is committing a

Crime mapping focuses on a. hot spots where crime occurs. b. developing leads through the use of city maps and districts. c. the use of maps to direct officers to the scene. d. triangulating cell phone usage with criminal activity. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Under the Bruton rule, which resulted from Bruton v. United States (1968),

Why is the collection of DNA at burglary scenes an increasing priority for law enforcement? Answer: DNA is also becoming important in burglary investigations. If a burglar gets cut breaking into a structure, he or she may leave blood behind that can be analyzed for DNA, perhaps linking the burglary to

Designer drugs are a. created by adding something to an existing drug. b. created by omitting something from an existing drug. c. high-profit drugs for dealers. d. all of these choices. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D The number one priority in any terrorist-preparedness plan should be a. securing adequate firepower. b. implementation of profiling standards. c. communication between local, state

Most motor vehicle thefts are local problems involving locally stolen and recovered vehicles. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Officers and investigators should review all reports on the case prior to going to trial, but only if they did not write the reports. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Define reasonable force. Answer: Reasonable force is the amount

The amount of time it takes to identify a suspect is directly correlated to the length of time it takes to solve a crime. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T The Sixth Amendment right to counsel applies to anyone who is questioned by the police. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F The best sources of information on gang

In some states, the police themselves can issue an emergency protective order in domestic violence cases. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Most pedophiles use force to gain control over their victims. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F A robbery occurring at a loan company is classified as a __________ robbery. Answer: commercial Answer: commercial Answer: commercial Locard's exchange principle basically states

The cycle of violence involves a. tension-building, the battering episode and the honeymoon. b. intimacy, arguments and making up. c. premarital sex, alcohol and the honeymoon period. d. threats, battering and compliance. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A In order to rule out the possibility of a false report of vehicle theft, officers should check to see if a.

Robbery victims are the least likely of all victims of violent crime to face an armed offender. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F When at a crime scene, interview all witnesses together so that they can give an overall picture of the crime. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Describe the basic types of equipment that a department

Describe nonverbal factors connected with testimony. Answer: Do not underestimate the power of nonverbal factors as you testify. Communication is made up of several components consisting of:- what is saidthe actual words spoken- how it is saidtone of voice, pitch, modulation, and the like- nonverbal factorsbody language, gestures, demeanorThe bulk of

Which of the following is not an important type of record to keep in dealing with any gang problem? a. gang vehicle file b. gang member pointer file c. gang member illegal activities file d. gang member drug preferences file Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D What resource has become increasingly useful in bomb detection and in searches

The courts have upheld the right of an officer to inventory a vehicle for what reasons? Answer: When police take custody of a vehicle (or other property), the courts have upheld their right to inventory such property for the following reasons:- to protect the owner's property,- to protect the police from

One characteristic of a stolen vehicle is that it has only one license plate when two are required. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T What are the special challenges involved in investigating ritualistic crimes? Answer: Law enforcement officers may have difficulty relating to those who engage in ritualistic activity. This is also true of the

Police officers are generally witnesses for the __________. Answer: prosecution Answer: prosecution Answer: prosecution Describe the various types of physical evidence of possession or use of controlled substances, giving examples of each type. Answer: Physical evidence of possession or use of controlled substances includes the actual drugs, apparatus associated with their use, the suspect's appearance

A study of 800 homicide cases found that investigators are more likely to clear a homicide if a. there is at least one witness to the crime. b. they arrive at the scene within 30 minutes of being notified. c. the incident is reported within 30 minutes to a 911 dispatcher. d. at least

Which process would enlarge the evidence to be viewed? a. microphotography b. macrophotography c. paleontology d. odontology Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B At the federal level, what is the name of the lead agency for responding to acts of domestic terrorism? a. OSHA b. INS d. FBI c. Homeland Security/FEMA Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Which of the following are parts of communication? a. words b.

When should an investigator refer to his or her notes? Answer: Use notes to help avoid contradictions and inconsistencies. An extemporaneous answer is better received by the judge and jury than one that sounds rehearsed. Refer to your notes if you are uncertain of specific facts, but do not rely on

The types of prints taken of persons with reason to be at the crime scene location are referred to as __________ fingerprints. a. illusionary b. expectoratory c. elimination d. illuminating Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C ____________ is any procedure used in cryptography to convert plain text into cipher-text to prevent anyone but the intended recipient from reading

Describe how SkySeer drones have been used in the war against drugs. Answer: Flying drones called SkySeers are being used by the U.S. Forest Service to battle pot growers operating in remote California woodlands. The pilotless, camera-equipped aircraftallows law enforcement to pinpoint marijuana fields and size up potential dangers before agents

The poison known as the King of Poisons and the Poison of Kings is a. arsenic. b. strychnine. c. cyanide. d. anthrax. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Arson is a a. Part One Index crime. b. Part Two Index crime. c. Part Three Index crime. d. misdemeanor. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Ultraviolet light is good for finding a. trace evidence such as semen or

What type of murder usually includes the killing of three or more separate victims with a "cooling off" period between the killings? a. mass murder b. spree murder c. serial murder d. disorganized killing Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Which one of the following items is not negotiable in dealing with a hostage taker? a. food b. media access c.

Unlike workplace violence, school violence usually occurs without warning. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F What are some of the tactics a defense attorney might use to cross-examine a prosecution witness? Answer: The defense attorney will attempt to cast doubt on your direct testimony in an effort to winan acquittal for the defendant. Know the

Which was a case of domestic terrorism? a. first World Trade Center bombing in 1993 b. bombing of the Marine Barracks in Lebanon in 1982 c. bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1985 d. 9/11 attacks Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C The type of "lust murderer" who is usually of above-average

Data ____________ is the residual physical representation of data that have been erased. Answer: remanence Answer: remanence Answer: remanence Describe the connection between bookmaking and loan-sharking, explaining why organized crime groups are perfectly poised to engage in both of these enterprises. Answer: Bookmakingsoliciting and accepting bets on any type of sporting eventis the mostprevalent gambling

Inferences are also referred to as ____________ language. Answer: conclusionary Answer: conclusionary Answer: conclusionary When is trash subject to search? Answer: In California v. Greenwood (1988), the Supreme Court ruled that containers left on public property are open to search by police without a warrant. Answer: In California v. Greenwood (1988), the Supreme Court ruled that

Once you have written your report, you should always take the following three steps: ____________, ____________ and ____________ it. Answer: evaluate, review, proofreadevaluate, proofread, reviewproofread, review, evaluateproofread, evaluate, reviewreview, proofread, evaluatereview, evaluate, proofread Answer: evaluate, review, proofreadevaluate, proofread, reviewproofread, review, evaluateproofread, evaluate, reviewreview, proofread, evaluatereview, evaluate, proofread Answer: evaluate, review, proofread evaluate, proofread, review proofread,

Emotional barriers to communication include fear, anger, ingrained attitudes and prejudices, and the instinct for self-preservation. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Since eyewitness testimony is not always reliable, it is generally regarded as irrelevant to investigating and prosecuting a case. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Do you think form or content is more important in a

The phrase "goods or property" refers to all forms of ____________ property, real or personal. Answer: tangible Answer: tangible Answer: tangible Describe some of the special challenges in investigating assaults. Answer: Special challenges in assault investigations include distinguishing the victim from the suspect, determining whether the matter is civil or criminal and determining whether the

One hypothesis to explain the relationship between gangs and crime is the facilitation model, which posits that a. gang membership promotes drug involvement, which in turn facilitates violence. b. gangs attract members who are already delinquent or criminally involved, and their antisocial behaviors facilitate their acceptance into the gang. c. gangs attract those