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Q: Burglars can use a code ____________ to duplicate the electronic signal emitted from an automatic garage door opener.

Q: Burglary of a church would be considered a ____________ burglary.

Q: The method that is opposite of pulling a safe is ____________ a safe.

Q: Breaking and entering is strong ____________ evidence that a crime is intended, meaning that it provides a reasonable basis for belief that the crime was intended.

Q: A __________ burglary is one that occurs in buildings, structures or attachments that are used as or are suitable for dwellings.

Q: A "slam puller" is a tool commonly used to pull a safe.

Q: The charge of receiving stolen goods can be used when possession of stolen items can be demonstrated but insufficient evidence exists to prove actual theft.

Q: Profiling and mapping have no useful applications in burglary investigations.

Q: If other crimes are committed along with a burglary, the additional crimes are legally considered separate and must be proven separately.

Q: Burglars prefer corner homes that allow them to see people approaching from a variety of directions.

Q: Some burglars steal just for the excitement of committing the crime and evading detection.

Q: Most retail burglaries occur at night or on weekends.

Q: Residential burglaries are often committed by one or more juveniles or young adults who live in the same community.

Q: An attempt to unlawfully enter a structure to commit a theft, even if unsuccessful, still counts as a burglary.

Q: In terms of classifying burglary, some state laws consider vehicles, trailers and railroad cars as commercial structures.

Q: A burglary is only classified as residential if the structure or dwelling entered is inhabited at the time of the burglary.

Q: Many people, such as mechanics and carpenters, possess tools that might be used in a burglary, but use them for legitimate means.

Q: A hit-and-run burglary is the same as a smash-and-grab burglary.

Q: "Jimmying" is the most common method of entry to commit burglary.

Q: Professional residential burglars tend to operate solo, since this lessens the risk of getting caught.

Q: Entering a safe using a sledge and chisels or other instrument to chop a hole in the bottom of a safe is called chopping.

Q: DNA is not important in burglary investigations.

Q: The fact that a buyer paid a very low price in comparison to an item's actual value can be used as evidence that the buyer knew the item was stolen or illegally obtained.

Q: Research shows that premises that have previously been burglarized are likely to be burglarized again.

Q: Police do not need to obtain a search warrant before inspecting pawnshop records.

Q: CPTED is a procedure that relates to a. verified response policy b. punching a safe c. target hardening d. hit-and-run burglary

Q: Most burglars are convicted on ___________ evidence. a. ex parte b. direct c. dissociate d. circumstantial

Q: 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

Q: Intent to commit the crime is a. never an element of burglary. b. occasionally an element of burglary, depending on state laws. c. always an element of burglary. d. an irrelevant, often peripheral element of burglary.

Q: Most amateur burglars are between the ages of a. 8 and 12. b. 15 and 25. c. 13 and 19. d. There are no "amateur" burglars.

Q: Burglars seek to a. confront their victims directly and immediately. b. hide and then confront their victims after a period of time. c. avoid contact with victims. d. either confront their victims directly and immediately or hide and then confront their victims after a period of time, depending on the burglar.

Q: The term target hardening refers to a. accepting that fact that burglaries happen in all parts of the world. b. altering physical characteristics of a property to make it less vulnerable. c. taking out additional insurance to cover losses in the event of a burglary. d. none of these choices.

Q: Important evidence in a burglary is a. safe insulation. b. tool marks. c. paint chips. d. any of these choices.

Q: The most common method of entrance in burglary is a. jimmying a door. b. breaking a side or rear window. c. entering through the roof. d. tunneling in under walls.

Q: Which acronym refers to an aggressive form of verified response policy? a. ECV b. NCIC c. RxPATROL d. CPTED

Q: 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

Q: The main difference between burglary and robbery is that a. robbery is committed in the daytime. b. robbery is a crime against property. c. burglary is a crime against property. d. burglary is a crime against a person.

Q: A primary element of the crime of possession of burglary tools is a. none of these choices. b. both of these choices. c. possession of any tool that could be used to commit burglary. d. an intent to use a tool or permit its use to commit burglary.

Q: Which of the following legitimate businesses should investigators partner with to search for stolen goods? a. pawnshops b. secondhand stores c. flea markets d. all of these choices

Q: 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 series of burglaries. c. make arrests of suspects. d. none of these choices.

Q: Breaking and entering is a form of which type of evidence? a. presumptive b. circumstantial c. physical d. inadmissible

Q: Which is not a common way of entering a safe? a. punching b. peeling c. pounding d. pulling

Q: Most burglaries occur in a. occupied homes. b. occupied businesses. c. unoccupied homes and businesses. d. unoccupied businesses.

Q: False alarms for burglary account for up to what percentage of all alarm calls? a. 50 percent b. 75 percent c. 90 percent d. 96 percent

Q: Burglary elements include the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a. any crime. b. a felony or theft. c. a felony only. d. a crime against property.

Q: Which of the following is suggested as a strategy to prevent burglaries? a. Know where the nearest police department is located. b. Program all telephones in the building to speed-dial 911. c. Provide clearly visible addresses on stores and homes. d. All of these choices.

Q: The national burglary clearance rate is a. less than 13 percent. b. over 30 percent. c. nearly 66 percent. d. usually around 82 percent.

Q: Most burglary laws increase the severity of the crime of burglary if the burglar possesses a. burglary tools. b. explosives or a weapon. c. gloves. d. police radio scanners.

Q: A go-between who receives stolen goods for resale is called a a. broker. b. dealer. c. fence. d. pawn broker.

Q: Most burglars are convicted on circumstantial evidence. For this reason, a. any physical evidence at the burglary scene is of the utmost importance. b. officers should collect only the most critical evidence. c. officers should determine if fingerprints are available before working to process the crime scene. d. none of these choices.

Q: What are the three main elements for the crime of robbery? For each element, provide examples of one or two questions that investigators should ask when interviewing the victim.

Q: What issues should officers consider when dealing with the victims or witnesses of a robbery?

Q: Provide five to six examples of physical evidence that might be found at a robbery scene.

Q: Define the elements of a takeover robbery, and explain why this type of robbery is so costly.

Q: What conflicts between tactics may occur when deciding whether to use a direct assault by SWAT officers or a crisis negotiation team (CNT)?

Q: What indicators might an investigator look for to determine whether a robbery is being falsely reported?

Q: Describe some of the components that would contribute to an ideal negotiation scenario with a hostage taker.

Q: Why is the technology of automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) so important in the investigation of robbery cases?

Q: What are some of the strategies that have been developed in order to deter bank robberies?

Q: How is the concept of modus operandi applied in robbery investigations? List some modus operandi information that is important in such investigations.

Q: U.S. Code Title 18, Section 2113, defines the elements of the federal crime of bank robbery. Why is there joint jurisdiction with local police or sheriffs and the FBI in investigations of this crime?

Q: What are the first steps that an officer should take when responding to a robbery-in-progress call?

Q: Describe some of the main distinguishing characteristics between professional and amateur bank robbers.

Q: What are some of the advantages to the passage of time with regard to hostage scenarios?

Q: Explain some of the special challenges that are posed by a robbery investigation.

Q: A robbery occurring at a loan company is classified as a __________ robbery.

Q: __________ ____________ know that many Asian families distrust banks and keep large amounts of cash and jewelry in their homes.

Q: When responding to a robbery in progress, it is often best to arrive quietly to prevent the taking of ___________.

Q: About 8 percent of convenience stores account for more than ___________ percent of all convenience store robberies.

Q: Many commercial robberies are committed by individuals with criminal records; therefore, their __________ should be compared with those of past robberies.

Q: Most robbers are visibly armed with a weapon or dangerous device and make a(n) ___________ demand of the victim.

Q: The phenomenon in which hostages begin to identify with and sympathize with their captors is known as the __________ syndrome.

Q: __________ robbery is both a federal and a state offense.

Q: The first priority in a hostage situation is to preserve _________.

Q: Robbery is the _________ taking of another's property through force or intimidation.

Q: The speed of robbery, its potential for violence and the usual lack of evidence at the scene do not really pose special challenges for investigators.

Q: Most robbers carry a weapon or other threatening item or indicate to the victim that they are armed.

Q: "In the presence of a person" means that the victim does not need to actually see the robber take the property.

Q: The Stockholm syndrome refers to a situation in which hostages attack the hostage takers because they know they are about to be killed.

Q: As an essential element of robbery, the robber must have no legal right to the property.