Investigations Chapter #7

Questions that must be answered by an investigative supervisor in determining whether or not to move forward on an investigation are referred to as

• clearance factors.

• solvability factors.

• solution factors.

• ration factors.

The NCIC contains many database files for use by police. Which of the following is not one of the database files available from NCIC?

• Unlocated suspect file.

• Wanted person file.

• Stolen boat file.

• Terrorist file.

Which statement about conducting a lineup is most accurate?

• The clothing worn by persons in the lineup should be dissimilar.

• The witness should be given the opportunity to see the defendant prior to the lineup.

• Include only one suspect in each identification procedure.

• There should be at least three persons in the lineup including the suspect.

Establishing the existence of a violation, obtaining probable cause for a search warrant and preventing crime are all considered effective uses of

• an informant.

• grid maps.

• crime analysis.

• surveillance.

Which statement about security cameras and facial recognition software programs is most accurate?

• There are not many cameras that can be used.

• The programs uses mathematical calculations to compare known and unknown photos.

• Law enforcement agencies are not utilizing this technology.

• his technology has only been around since 9/11/01.

The intelligence/analytical cycle is driven by

• community needs.

• end-user needs.

• the mayor's needs.

• the system's needs.

Which step in the intelligence/analytical cycle does feedback have to be obtained regarding the value of the intelligence?

• Planning.

• Response.

• Reevaluation

• Analysis

The same type of crime being committed over a short period of time, probably by the same offender, is referred to as a

• crime series.

• crime spree.

• crime pattern.

• crime hot spot.

One method by which crime analysts can disseminate information is through

• reward programs.

• crime stopper signs.

• staff briefings.

• mug-shots.

The process of studying all the available information on a crime and developing a psychological profile of the offender is called

• sketching.

• crime modeling.

• character analysis.

• criminal profiling.