Deck 13: Burglary

Question 1

The national burglary clearance rate is:

A)less than 13 percent.
B)over 30 percent.
C)nearly 66 percent.
D)usually around 82 percent.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Effective modus operandi (MO) files are essential in investigating burglary cases because:

A)burglary suspects are typically in organized gangs.
B)most burglars commit a series of burglaries.
C)they can help estimate the value of the goods.
D)they help to verify if weapons were used.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Data from the U.S.Department of Justice indicates that of all burglar alarm activations are false.

A)50 percent
B)75 percent
C)90 percent
D)96 percent

Question 5

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.

Question 6

Burglars seek to:

A)confront their victims directly and immediately.
B)hide until they can safely confront their victims.
C)avoid contact with victims.
D)quickly subdue victims with a blitz attack.

Question 7

An investigator should make sure to process the scene for prints, particularly at the:

A)back door.
B)front door.
C)windows.
D)entry point.

Question 8

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

Question 9

Most burglaries occur in:

A)occupied homes.
B)occupied businesses.
C)unoccupied homes and businesses.
D)unoccupied businesses.

Question 10

Which of the following is 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 inadequate targets
D)the presence of guardians to inhibit the crime

Question 11

A primary element of the crime of possession of burglary tools is:

A)actual use of the tools in at least one verified burglary.
B)a history of using similar tools in the commission or burglary.
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.

Question 12

Most amateur burglars are between the ages of

A)10 and 15 years.
B)15 and 25 years.
C)25 and 35 years.
D)35 and 45 years.

Question 13

According to the definition used by the FBI in the Uniform Crime Reports, 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.

Question 14

Common law specifies that a burglary occurs:

A)during the nighttime.
B)at the dwelling of another.
C)by breaking or entering.
D)in a public space.

Question 15

Most burglars are convicted on evidence.

A)ex parte
B)direct
C)dissociate
D)circumstantial

Question 16

Which is a common way of entering a safe?

A)beating
B)peeling
C)pounding
D)hammering

Question 17

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)officers should collect only that evidence that might be damaged if allowed to stay.

Question 18

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.

Question 19

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.

Question 20

Which acronym refers to an aggressive form of verified response policy?

A)ECV
B)NCIC
C)RxPATROL
D)CPTED

Question 21

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

Question 22

A go-between who knowingly receives stolen goods for resale is called a:

A)broker.
B)dealer.
C)fence.
D)pawn broker.

Question 23

Vehicles, trailers, and railroad cars cannot be considered commercial structures.

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

Question 28

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

Question 29

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

Question 30

DNA is typically not important in burglary investigations.

Question 31

In the case of property being sold to pawnshops or left for consignment sale, most states require:

A)independent verification of ownership.
B)clearance through a stolen property database before sale.
C)a permanent record of the transaction.
D)a notarized affidavit attesting to ownership.

Question 32

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

Question 33

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)Always have a cell phone on your person.

Question 34

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

Question 35

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)helping people understand that they will eventually get over being victimized.

Question 36

CPTED stands for:

A)crime prohibition through economical design.
B)crime prevention through economical design.
C)crime prevention through environmental design.
D)crime prohibition through environmental design.

Question 37

Most commercial burglaries occur at dusk or during the week.

Question 38

Breaking a window is the most common method of entry to commit burglary.

Question 39

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

Question 40

If other crimes are committed along with a burglary, the additional crimes are legally considered part of the burglary and must be proven in conjunction with the original crime.

Question 41

Burglary of a market would be considered a(n) _______________ burglary.

Question 42

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.

Question 43

Mapping has proven to be ineffective in aiding burglary investigations.

Question 44

A pattern of burglaries appearing in a cluster, such as a particular location or day of the week, is one element of a(n)
_______________ that may indicate that the same burglar is responsible for the crimes.

Question 45

Outline the elements of the crime of burglary.

Question 46

Many cities have established operations in which the police legally establish a fencing operation.

Question 47

Which areas of the crime scene should investigators process in a residential burglary? Provide examples.

Question 48

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

Question 49

TraceChecker.com allows citizens to avoid buying stolen goods and assists police in identifying goods that are recovered.

Question 50

The _______________ of the stolen property, the possession of a dangerous device by the burglar, and whether the premise is occupied determine the severity of a burglary.

Question 51

Define what it means to "enter a structure" in relation to burglary.

Question 52

A(n) _______________ burglary is one that occurs in buildings, structures, or attachments that are used as or are suitable for dwellings.

Question 53

The type of burglary in which a window is broken and items taken from the other side is known as a(n)
_______________ and grab burglary.

Question 54

Research shows that premises that have previously been burglarized are unlikely to be burglarized again.

Question 55

What do officers mean when they refer to a burglary as a "combination" safe job?

Question 56

Explain how burglary differs from robbery.

Question 57

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.

Question 58

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.

Question 59

The method that is opposite of pulling a safe is _______________ a safe.

Question 60

The word burglar comes from the German words (meaning "house") and _______________
(meaning "thief").

Question 61

How does Enhanced Call Verification work? Why might some departments choose to adopt this program?

Question 62

Describe what is involved in crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED).

Question 63

What are the elements of the offense of receiving stolen goods?

Question 64

What are the benefits of modern safes that are designed without spindles?

Question 65

Why is it important to record and describe the modus operandi of a burglary?

Question 66

Choose two methods of entering a safe and describe the process and tools involved.

Question 67

What are some measures to enhance security in order to prevent burglary?

Question 68

Why is the collection of DNA at burglary scenes an increasing priority for law enforcement?

Question 69

Describe the types of evidence found at a burglary involving a safe.

Question 70

What should officers do when they are responding to a burglary call?