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The study and use of insects in criminal investigations is:
The study and use of insects in criminal investigations is:
The study and use of insects in criminal investigations is:

▸ "forensic entomology."

▸ "forensic ornithology."

▸ "forensic eurolactypology."

▸ "forensic insectimiology."
drewster127   17   1 Reply
3 years ago
In 2007, the U.S. Department of Justice set guidelines for vastly expanding DNA collection from:
In 2007, the U.S. Department of Justice set guidelines for vastly expanding DNA collection from:
[html]In 2007, the U.S. Department of Justice set guidelines for vastly expanding DNA collection from:

▸ most people arrested or detained by federal authorities.

▸ all police personnel.

▸ all juveniles taken into custody.

▸ most interstate truck
melinoma86   16   1 Reply
3 years ago
________ and ________ are the richest sources of bodily materials for DNA analysis.
________ and ________ are the richest sources of bodily materials for DNA analysis.
________ and ________ are the richest sources of bodily materials for DNA analysis.

▸ Eye fluid/semen

▸ Fingernails/hair roots

▸ Skin/blood

▸ Blood/semen
Crystalboo92   21   1 Reply
3 years ago
A recent DNA innovation is:
A recent DNA innovation is:
A recent DNA innovation is:

▸ DENG, for DNA Engineering.

▸ CODIS, for Combined DNA Index System.

▸ Nucleus DNA.

▸ DAMS, for DNA and mitocardiacs.
linhhh   17   1 Reply
3 years ago
One's ________ is still the most frequently used tool for identifying criminal suspects.
One's ________ is still the most frequently used tool for identifying criminal suspects.
One's ________ is still the most frequently used tool for identifying criminal suspects.

▸ hair

▸ saliva

▸ fingerprint

▸ blood
jujubee600   24   1 Reply
3 years ago
In most criminal investigations, the use of hypnosis with a suspect is:
In most criminal investigations, the use of hypnosis with a suspect is:
In most criminal investigations, the use of hypnosis with a suspect is:

▸ court approved.

▸ very helpful.

▸ not possible.

▸ better than hypnotizing the crime victim.
david fabos   17   1 Reply
3 years ago
________ studies persons using criminal coercion and provides strategies for dealing with threats.
________ studies persons using criminal coercion and provides strategies for dealing with threats.
________ studies persons using criminal coercion and provides strategies for dealing with threats.

▸ Psycholinguistics

▸ Paranormal psychology

▸ Psychosomatic interference

▸ Psychic investigation
Crystalboo92   19   1 Reply
3 years ago
One study found that only about ________ percent of all crimes could have been solved by detective work.
One study found that only about ________ percent of all crimes could have been solved by detective work.
One study found that only about ________ percent of all crimes could have been solved by detective work.

▸ 50

▸ 10

▸ 20

▸ 5
msouthern   19   1 Reply
3 years ago
"Case preparation is ________"; this is an axiom of criminal prosecutors.
"Case preparation is ________"; this is an axiom of criminal prosecutors.
"Case preparation is ________"; this is an axiom of criminal prosecutors.

▸ organization

▸ impossible

▸ best left to the detectives

▸ res adjudication
BenAff   14   1 Reply
3 years ago
The basic steps in the investigative function do not include:
The basic steps in the investigative function do not include:
The basic steps in the investigative function do not include:

▸ reconstructing the crime.

▸ continuing investigation.

▸ prosecuting the investigation.

▸ preliminary investigation.
Kaevyn04   30   1 Reply
3 years ago
________ raised the status of firearms identification to a science and perfected the comparison microscope.
________ raised the status of firearms identification to a science and perfected the comparison microscope.
________ raised the status of firearms identification to a science and perfected the comparison microscope.

▸ Sir Frances Galton

▸ Evan Milford

▸ Calvin Goddard

▸ Sir Hedrick Knight
iloveyofacexx3   35   1 Reply
3 years ago
A case that established the superiority of fingerprints, occurring at Leavenworth Penitentiary, involved:
A case that established the superiority of fingerprints, occurring at Leavenworth Penitentiary, involved:
A case that established the superiority of fingerprints, occurring at Leavenworth Penitentiary, involved:

▸ two correctional guards looking for drugs.

▸ Bill and Billy Fast.

▸ Jonathan and Johnny South.

▸ Will and William West.
rizumidancer   44   1 Reply
3 years ago
________ developed the first simple and reliable method of fingerprint classification.
________ developed the first simple and reliable method of fingerprint classification.
________ developed the first simple and reliable method of fingerprint classification.

▸ Edward Henry

▸ John DeRaenssler

▸ Bertillon

▸ Thomas Byrnes
Frost   30   1 Reply
3 years ago
________ published the first definitive book on dactylography, Finger Prints.
________ published the first definitive book on dactylography, Finger Prints.
________ published the first definitive book on dactylography, Finger Prints.

▸ Bertillon

▸ Calvin Goddard

▸ Sir Francis Galton

▸ Frances Gall
coolcat   16   1 Reply
3 years ago
Dactylography was first used ________ as a system of criminal identification.
Dactylography was first used ________ as a system of criminal identification.
Dactylography was first used ________ as a system of criminal identification.

▸ in 1882, in France

▸ in 1900, in England

▸ in 1920, in Luxembourg

▸ in 1875, in America
justinw2200   32   1 Reply
3 years ago
The two major systems for identification of criminals are:
The two major systems for identification of criminals are:
The two major systems for identification of criminals are:

▸ anthropology and pathology.

▸ entomology and scopotology.

▸ anthropometry and dactylography.

▸ None of the above
Crystalboo92   21   1 Reply
3 years ago
The first major book describing the use of scientific disciplines in criminal investigations was written by:
The first major book describing the use of scientific disciplines in criminal investigations was written by:
The first major book describing the use of scientific disciplines in criminal investigations was written by:

▸ Peter DeForest.

▸ Calvin Goddard.

▸ Henry Lee.

▸ Hans Gross.
kaarnold98   37   1 Reply
3 years ago
The origins of criminalistics are:
The origins of criminalistics are:
The origins of criminalistics are:

▸ French.

▸ European.

▸ Italian

▸ American
Yessi15   25   1 Reply
3 years ago
________ is very interdisciplinary, drawing on mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and anthropology.
________ is very interdisciplinary, drawing on mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and anthropology.
________ is very interdisciplinary, drawing on mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and anthropology.

▸ Forensic pathology

▸ Forensic anthropomorphy

▸ Criminalistics

▸ Physical anthropology
Frost   58   1 Reply
3 years ago
"Criminalistics" is one branch of:
"Criminalistics" is one branch of:
"Criminalistics" is one branch of:

▸ forensic science.

▸ forensic entomology.

▸ criminal investigation.

▸ dactylography.
Frost   32   1 Reply
3 years ago
Forensic science is the examination, evaluation, and explanation of ________ in law.
Forensic science is the examination, evaluation, and explanation of ________ in law.
Forensic science is the examination, evaluation, and explanation of ________ in law.

▸ physical evidence

▸ fingerprints

▸ corpses

▸ crimes
toripollard8   16   1 Reply
3 years ago
Studies show the best response to most problems is for officers to make an arrest.
Studies show the best response to most problems is for officers to make an arrest.
Studies show the best response to most problems is for officers to make an arrest.

▸ true

▸ false
caillacakes   28   1 Reply
3 years ago
Domestic assaults in Charlotte-Mecklenburg decreased in target areas while greatly increasing in the ...
Domestic assaults in Charlotte-Mecklenburg decreased in target areas while greatly increasing in the ...
Domestic assaults in Charlotte-Mecklenburg decreased in target areas while greatly increasing in the rest of the city.

▸ true

▸ false
asprague24   26   1 Reply
3 years ago
Domestic violence programs in Charlotte-Mecklenburg reduced repeat calls by 98.9%.
Domestic violence programs in Charlotte-Mecklenburg reduced repeat calls by 98.9%.
Domestic violence programs in Charlotte-Mecklenburg reduced repeat calls by 98.9%.

▸ true

▸ false
lbelcher   19   1 Reply
3 years ago
A generalized response plan was implemented in Charlotte-Mecklenburg to address all domestic ...
A generalized response plan was implemented in Charlotte-Mecklenburg to address all domestic ...
A generalized response plan was implemented in Charlotte-Mecklenburg to address all domestic violence crimes regardless of whether or not it is a repeat offense.

▸ true

▸ false
banggedung   23   1 Reply
3 years ago
Many of the domestic assaults found in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg study involved different people but ...
Many of the domestic assaults found in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg study involved different people but ...
Many of the domestic assaults found in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg study involved different people but the same location.

▸ true

▸ false
rsbains   25   1 Reply
3 years ago
The analysis portion of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD domestic violence project revealed the "hot ...
The analysis portion of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD domestic violence project revealed the "hot ...
The analysis portion of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD domestic violence project revealed the "hot spot" of domestic violence to be the victim and suspect.

▸ true

▸ false
Tneary   34   1 Reply
3 years ago
The purpose of analysis is to learn as much as possible about problems in order to identify their causes.
The purpose of analysis is to learn as much as possible about problems in order to identify their causes.
The purpose of analysis is to learn as much as possible about problems in order to identify their causes.

▸ true

▸ false
shaerovira   43   1 Reply
3 years ago
Crime analysis has been defined as "a set of systematic, analytical processes providing timely and ...
Crime analysis has been defined as "a set of systematic, analytical processes providing timely and ...
Crime analysis has been defined as "a set of systematic, analytical processes providing timely and pertinent information to assist operational and administrative personnel."

▸ true

▸ false
lmalma   24   1 Reply
3 years ago
The primary purpose of assessment is to conduct a preliminary inquiry to determine if a problem ...
The primary purpose of assessment is to conduct a preliminary inquiry to determine if a problem ...
The primary purpose of assessment is to conduct a preliminary inquiry to determine if a problem really exists and whether further analysis is needed.

▸ true

▸ false
Nica   23   1 Reply
3 years ago
Outcome measures describe and monitor changes in community indicators (such as community efforts to ...
Outcome measures describe and monitor changes in community indicators (such as community efforts to ...
Outcome measures describe and monitor changes in community indicators (such as community efforts to prevent crime).

▸ true

▸ false
lizsmith   34   1 Reply
3 years ago
The evaluation of outcomes of problem solving projects is the same as the assessment stage of the ...
The evaluation of outcomes of problem solving projects is the same as the assessment stage of the ...
The evaluation of outcomes of problem solving projects is the same as the assessment stage of the S.A.R.A problem solving process.

▸ true

▸ false
CroweN6459   26   1 Reply
3 years ago
It is essential that chief executives communicate the idea that COPPS is department wide in scope.
It is essential that chief executives communicate the idea that COPPS is department wide in scope.
It is essential that chief executives communicate the idea that COPPS is department wide in scope.

▸ true

▸ false
jacksonfive09   27   1 Reply
3 years ago
It is strongly urged that COPPS be first implemented in an experimental district.
It is strongly urged that COPPS be first implemented in an experimental district.
It is strongly urged that COPPS be first implemented in an experimental district.

▸ true

▸ false
caillacakes   28   1 Reply
3 years ago
Both community policing and POP are geographically defined rather than functionally defined subordinate units.
Both community policing and POP are geographically defined rather than functionally defined subordinate units.
Both community policing and POP are geographically defined rather than functionally defined subordinate units.

▸ true

▸ false
Migo7s   21   1 Reply
3 years ago
Increased property values could be used as a nontraditional measure concerning whether a problem has ...
Increased property values could be used as a nontraditional measure concerning whether a problem has ...
Increased property values could be used as a nontraditional measure concerning whether a problem has been reduced or terminated.

▸ true

▸ false
yufeige4   16   1 Reply
3 years ago
Robert Peel omitted any mention of the police and community working together in his "principles" ...
Robert Peel omitted any mention of the police and community working together in his "principles" ...
Robert Peel omitted any mention of the police and community working together in his "principles" of policing.

▸ true

▸ false
Villerys39   77   1 Reply
3 years ago
COPPS has at its nucleus a four-stage problem solving process known as S.A.R.A.
COPPS has at its nucleus a four-stage problem solving process known as S.A.R.A.
COPPS has at its nucleus a four-stage problem solving process known as S.A.R.A.

▸ true

▸ false
regina nana   23   1 Reply
3 years ago
The term problem oriented policing was first coined in 1969.
The term problem oriented policing was first coined in 1969.
The term problem oriented policing was first coined in 1969.

▸ true

▸ false
jus10n   17   1 Reply
3 years ago
Problem oriented policing was grounded on the same principles as COPP.
Problem oriented policing was grounded on the same principles as COPP.
Problem oriented policing was grounded on the same principles as COPP.

▸ true

▸ false
baileymeredith   17   1 Reply
3 years ago
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