Question 1

Community policing is a philosophy that addresses public safety issues (such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime) by working through organizational strategies to support the systematic use of partnerships and problem- solving techniques.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are several ways to implement AVL/GPS technology in police work? In your answer, define AVL and GPS and describe their use.

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Question 3

Critical aspects of a successful investigation include thorough planning and preparation, efficient information management, a focus on effective communication, and a(n) :

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A)  competent medical examiner to analyze the physical evidence.
B)  advanced role definition and delineation of responsibilities.
C)  understanding of the need for investigative productivity.
D)  positive relationship with the prosecutor's office.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

One of the reasons departments perceived a need for specialization is because of the need to know about criminals and their MOs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the text, most cases that are lost are lost during which part of the investigation?

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A)  in the first hour
B)  before the 911 call is ever made
C)  in the forensic lab
D)  when witnesses recant testimonyE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

What is the role of medical examiners and coroners?

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Medical examiners and coroners' offices ...

Question 7

Which process helps detectives use maps to understand the hunting patterns of serial criminals, to determine where they might live, and to identify their next likely target?

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A)  crime controls
B)  target hardening
C)  "bull's­eye" targeting
D)  crime mappingE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The best investigators follow their hunches, follow leads as they come in, and attack cases with a random approach so as not to miss an important clue.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Medical examiners and coroners (ME/C)  have the authority to investigate deaths and determine whether they were:

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A)  natural
B)  accidental
C)  the result of a criminal act
D)  all of these choicesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

The media has a constitutional right to enter any crime scene to which the general public does not have access.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

Inquiries to the police from the defense counsel about a case should be referred to the prosecutor's office.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Spontaneous statements uttered by a suspect at the time of a crime, concerning and closely related to actions involved in the crime, are referred to as what type of statements?

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A)  in flagrante delicto
B)  exculpatory
C)  res gestae
D)  utteringE) C) and D)
F) B) and D) C

Question 13

Crime mapping focuses on:

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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.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Criminals often leave , which is less visible evidence such as fingerprints, small particles of glass or dirt, body hairs, or clothing fibers.

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The answer of Criminals often leave , which is less...

Question 15

What is the definition of an "investigation"?

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An investigation is a patient,...

Question 16

In cases where officers were not able to complete the investigation, what may be required?

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A)  redaction
B)  follow-up investigation
C)  motion to dismiss
D)  waiver of a speedy trialE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

CompStat is a word that means computer statistics or comparison statistics.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Determining the optimal case assignment load, determining what factors are needed to solve crimes, and reducing the number of crimes assigned for investigations that cannot be solved are all ways to increase:

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A)  investigative productivity.
B)  an officer's workload.
C)  partnership with the community.
D)  data collection.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D) A

Question 19

Securing the crime scene is a major responsibility of the:

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A)  dispatchers.
B)  forensic specialists.
C)  first officer(s)  on the scene.
D)  field supervisor.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

DNA was first used in a criminal case in England to prove the innocence of a defendant in the year .

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The answer of DNA was first used in a criminal...

Exam 1: Criminal Investigation an Overview

Community policing is a philosophy that addresses public safety issues (such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime) by working through organizational strategies to support the systematic use of partnerships and problem- solving techniques.

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What are several ways to implement AVL/GPS technology in police work? In your answer, define AVL and GPS and describe their use.

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Critical aspects of a successful investigation include thorough planning and preparation, efficient information management, a focus on effective communication, and a(n) :

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One of the reasons departments perceived a need for specialization is because of the need to know about criminals and their MOs.

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According to the text, most cases that are lost are lost during which part of the investigation?

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What is the role of medical examiners and coroners?

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Which process helps detectives use maps to understand the hunting patterns of serial criminals, to determine where they might live, and to identify their next likely target?

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The best investigators follow their hunches, follow leads as they come in, and attack cases with a random approach so as not to miss an important clue.

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Medical examiners and coroners (ME/C) have the authority to investigate deaths and determine whether they were:

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The media has a constitutional right to enter any crime scene to which the general public does not have access.

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Inquiries to the police from the defense counsel about a case should be referred to the prosecutor's office.

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Spontaneous statements uttered by a suspect at the time of a crime, concerning and closely related to actions involved in the crime, are referred to as what type of statements?

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Crime mapping focuses on:

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Criminals often leave , which is less visible evidence such as fingerprints, small particles of glass or dirt, body hairs, or clothing fibers.

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What is the definition of an "investigation"?

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In cases where officers were not able to complete the investigation, what may be required?

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CompStat is a word that means computer statistics or comparison statistics.

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Determining the optimal case assignment load, determining what factors are needed to solve crimes, and reducing the number of crimes assigned for investigations that cannot be solved are all ways to increase:

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Securing the crime scene is a major responsibility of the:

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DNA was first used in a criminal case in England to prove the innocence of a defendant in the year .

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