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.
Under the Bruton rule, which resulted from Bruton v. United States (1968), a
defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to confront and cross-examine witnesses against
him or her is violated if
a. the defendant recants a confession.
b. the defendant waives Miranda rights.
c. a confessing defendant’s statement is used against a nonconfessing defendant at their
joint trial.
d. the witnesses recant.
If an officer stops a vehicle, what might suggest that the car is stolen?
a. hesitation in answering the officer’s questions
b. all of these choices
c. over-politeness
d. nervousness
Premeditation would be a requirement in which case?
a. first-degree murder
b. second-degree murder
c. excusable homicide
d. Manslaughter
What does NCIC stand for?
a. National Criminal Information Commission
b. National Cooperative Information Commission
c. National Crime Information Center
d. National Car and Identity Center
Most computer crimes are
a. not reported.
b. reported in excessive amounts to local authorities.
c. reported frequently.
d. reported to the federal government.
Admissible photographs must be
a. noninflammatory.
b. material.
c. relevant.
d. all of these choices.
In Saucier v. Katz (2001), the Supreme Court held that the guide for use of excessive
force is that
a. the officer fears for his or her safety.
b. the force is objectively reasonable under Fourth Amendment excessive force
analysis.
c. the suspect is armed.
d. the suspect presents a dangerous risk to the public.
A search conducted with a warrant must be limited to
a. only the specific room in the house.
b. cars that are present on the property.
c. only the specific area and items named in the warrant.
d. only those items within the arm’s-length rule.
Fingerprints can indicate
a. age.
b. race.
c. gender.
d. none of these choices.
What evidence can indicate whether a person is running, lost or carrying something
heavy?
a. fingerprints
b. DNA
c. footprints
d. blood spatter
The state with the most auto thefts is currently
a. New York.
b. New Jersey.
c. Texas.
d. California.
The majority of hate crimes are based on
a. social class.
b. religion.
c. race.
d. sexual orientation.
Integrity of evidence refers to the requirement that any item introduced in court must be
in the same condition as when it was found at the crime scene. This is documented by
the chain of evidence, also referred to as the
a. missing link.
b. chain of custody.
c. chain of truth.
d. all of these choices.
Confidence people are known to take money from others using which of these
schemes?
a. phony home repairs
b. poaching
c. property flipping
d. all of these choices
In some states, which of the following can be considered as structures in a commercial
burglary?
a. cell phone towers
b. railroad cars
c. oil rigs
d. water towers
Laboratory examination of ___________ under a scanning electron microscope (SEM)
is still considered a reliable analysis method, although enhancements in technology
have been necessary.
a. gunshot residue (GSR)
b. DNA
c. fingerprints
d. retinal scans
Certain experts believe that because of the difficulty in obtaining materials, the least
likely type of terrorism to occur is
a. domestic terrorism.
b. bioterrorism.
c. nuclear terrorism.
d. street terrorism.
A virus attack may replace or destroy data on the computer’s hard drive and
a. identify bank accounts and financial records.
b. leave a “back door” open for later entry.
c. obtain one’s access codes.
d. defraud the end user.
The term PC (probable cause) is needed in which report?
a. crime report
b. arrest report
c. forensic report
d. rough notes
These cameras are specially constructed to take pictures of fingerprints without
distortion. They provide their own light through four bulbs, one in each corner.
Removing a bulb from any corner provides slanted lighting to show fingerprint ridge
detail. They are
a. tripod cameras.
b. fingerprint cameras.
c. backlit cameras.
d. blacklight cameras.
What did members of Aum Shinrikyu, a new-age cult, release into the Tokyo subway
system, killing 12 and sending 5,000 to the hospital?
a. anthrax
b. sarin gas
c. hydrochloric acid
d. cyanide gas
Most medical examinations of a deceased person are conducted primarily to
a. prepare the body for burial.
b. determine the deceased’s identity.
c. determine the time and cause of death.
d. satisfy the state’s legal requirement.
Which of the following is not a common purpose of graffiti as used by gangs?
a. marking a gang’s turf
b. disrespecting a rival gang or gang member
c. sending a message
d. informing the general public that they exist
Breaking and entering is a form of which type of evidence?
a. presumptive
b. circumstantial
c. physical
d. inadmissible
Which of the following is not an element of burglary under the routine activity theory?
a. the presence of likely or motivated offenders
b. poor economic conditions
c. the presence of suitable targets
d. an absence of guardians to prevent the crime
Which law finally required states to release any relevant information about registered
sex offenders necessary to maintain and protect public safety, and allows disclosure of
information collected under a state registration program for any purpose permitted
under the laws of the state?
a. Jacob’s Law
b. Megan’s Law
c. Jon Benet Ramsey Law
d. Little Lindbergh Law
Batterer intervention programs (BIPs) have found that batterer rehabilitation is
significantly affected by what the offender actually has to lose, for example, home
ownership, employment and marriage. These variables are referred to as the offender’s
a. stake in conformity.
b. natural selection.
c. family code model.
d. cycle of recovery.
Which of the following are considered “nonlethal” weapons?
a. aerosols
b. ECDs
c. impact weapons
d. all of these choices
The title of the agency that deals with art theft is called NSAF, an acronym that stands
for
a. National Security Art File.
b. National Safety Art File.
c. National Scientific Art File.
d. National Stolen Art File.
Which one of the following is not characteristic of robberies?
a. They are committed by strangers rather than by acquaintances.
b. The offender lives within a few miles (five or ten) of the robbery.
c. Youths committing them tend to operate in groups and to use strong-arm tactics more
frequently than do adults.
d. Middle-aged and older people tend to be the victims.
Record all information that helps to answer the questions of
a. Who? What? Which? When? How? and Why?
b. Who? What? Where? When? How? and Why?
c. Which? When? Why? Where? and How many?
d. Why? When? and Why or why not?
The number one consumer fraud complaint to the Federal Trade Commission in 2006
was
a. insurance fraud.
b. telemarketing fraud.
c. identify theft.
d. copyright violation.
One of the latest technological innovations to aid in the fight against gangs is
a. TAGRS.
b. Facebook.
c. the LA-FI database.
d. NRM.
Investigators should powder and lift every fingerprint they discover.
The National Motor Vehicle Theft Act is also known as the _________ Act.
High-end luxury cars are the usual targets of cloning. Escalades, Lexus RX 300s, Z4s
and BMW 5 Series are among the models most widely reported as cloned by local
detectives
Unlike computer hard drives, the electronic memory devices within cell phones can be
completely erased, leaving no possibility of retrieving deleted items.
Discuss how language analysis can contribute to an investigation.
Outline some examples of the type of computer crime evidence that may be found in an
investigation.
In a cult, the color ___________ may stand for energy, sexuality or physical life.
Criminal investigation is a reconstructive process that uses _________ reasoning, which
is a logical process in which a conclusion follows from specific facts.
Describe the “fruit-of-the-poisonous-tree” doctrine.
The Honda Accord is currently the most stolen auto in the United States.
What is the purpose of asset forfeitures? How does it help law enforcement?
Hydrochloric acid is a chemical agent that requires perfect conditions and a poor
emergency response to cause heavy casualties; however, if it is properly released in a
well-populated area, it has the potential to cause tens of thousands of casualties.
If an officer did not see who signed a check, the statement “the check was signed, John
Doe” is more objective than “the check was signed by John Doe.”
What is the controversy over the government’s involvement in policing victimless
crimes?
What type of statements are spontaneous statements made at the time of a crime,
concerning and closely related to actions involved in the crime? They are often
considered more truthful than later, planned responses.
When investigating child fatalities, which individuals should officers consider as
potential witnesses?
A basic forensic theory which holds that objects that come in contact with each other
always transfer material, however minute, to each other is referred to as Locard’s
principle of exchange.
Discuss the difference between sex crimes that involve aggression toward a victim and
victimless acts between consenting adults.
Describe the circumstances that must accompany a legally obtained confession.