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A fence is most vulnerable during the ______ and storage of stolen property.

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According to insurance companies,a $20,000 stolen vehicle can be stripped and sold for $30,000 worth of parts.

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The proliferation of personal computers and high-quality copiers make it easier and less expensive to forge checks.

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A firm's accountant makes a payment to a fictitious company for goods that were never received.She then endorses the check for payment and pockets the money.If she is caught,with which crime will she probably be charged?


A) Kiting
B) Pilferage
C) Fraud
D) Embezzlement

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You are a police community resource officer and have been asked to attend a community wide meeting where you will discuss crime prevention towards victims of check fraud.Before you go,you must prepare for what areas of discussion you would mention in an effort to deter this crime from occurring.List these items.

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Do not give your checking account number...

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Officer Carmichael has received a call to check out a possible burglary in progress in a residential area.Which of the following actions is recommended for him?


A) Approach the house with sirens and lights on.
B) Wait until back-up officers cover the sides and back of the house prior to entry,and then approach quietly.
C) After parking,enter the house on foot through any open door,staying quiet,in an attempt to apprehend the suspect or suspects.
D) Approach the location of the burglary and park in front of the location,blocking any vehicles that may be used as a means of escape.

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The crime of _____ consists not so much of a forcible entry as it does the intent of the offender to trespass and steal.

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Which type of burglary is most common?


A) Residential
B) Private
C) Businesses
D) Retail malls

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Who in all likelihood poses a greater physical threat to the communities in which they operate?


A) Professional burglar
B) Male burglar
C) Female burglar
D) Amateur burglar

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Many people fear _______ burglary of their residence.

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Forgery and fraud accounts for a large number of white-collar felony dispositions in the court system.

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What are the intermediaries of larceny,the people who buy and sell stolen property,called?


A) Fences
B) Jimmys
C) Embezzlers
D) Swindlers

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Poorly kept _______make it difficult to trace property.

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What is the most common event that initiates a police investigation of a stolen vehicle?


A) Examining theft claims filed with insurance companies
B) Looking into rumors of a local stripping operation
C) Stopping a suspicious looking driver for a traffic violation
D) Checking out a report by the owner of a stolen vehicle

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You are currently working for a police department and are the community resource officer.You go to community meetings to help homeowner's understand how to better protect their homes form burglary.Discuss what items and suggestions you would make to the homeowner regarding what to do and what burglars look for when selecting their targets.

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Inside lights remain off at night,indica...

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A shoplifter is primarily categorized as either a professional or:


A) Junior
B) Amateur
C) First-timer
D) Regular

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Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding larceny in the United States?


A) Theft is a crime similar to larceny but is of a lesser degree.
B) Half of all property crimes committed in the U.S.are larcenies.
C) Larceny is probably the most commonly committed crime of personal gain.
D) A dollar amount of $5000 determines the difference between simple and grand larceny.

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