Deck 10: Robbery

Question 1

Which of the following robbers plan their crimes randomly and give little consideration to victim selection,escape,or circumstances under which the crime will be committed?

A)Professional robber
B)Opportunistic robber
C)Drug addict robber
D)Alcoholic robber

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following is recommended for the first officer to reach the scene of a robbery in progress?

A)Park as close as is reasonably possible to the scene.
B)Cover the most likely exit from the robbery location.
C)Leave the keys in the ignition and approach quickly.
D)Cautiously attempt to apprehend the suspect(s).

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following forms of physical evidence would NOT typically be found at a robbery crime scene?

A)fingerprints
B)binding material
C)forged checks
D)notes from the robber

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Witnesses of a robbery should be:

A)interviewed as a group so that they can help refresh each other's memory.
B)separated so they won't influence each other.
C)encouraged to go home and rest before answering any questions.
D)asked only questions that require a simple yes or no answer.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a robber?

A)A pick-pocket
B)A "roller" of a child's lunch money
C)A person who steals money when the owner is away
D)A store clerk stealing money from a cash register

Question 6

Many victims of the crime of robbery also claim they have been:

A)Robbed
B)Victimized
C)Raped
D)Brutalized

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an example of robbery?

A)A gang of youths beating another child to get his lunch money
B)Armed gunmen confronting a bank teller for money
C)A woman shoplifting from a department store
D)An assailant holding a woman at knifepoint until she gives him the keys to her car

Question 8

Which of the following is the best example of the "smash-and-grab" robbery?

A)A taxi cab is side swiped and then robbed at a busy intersection of a large city.
B)An expensive car in a parking lot is stolen by robbers posing as tow truck drivers.
C)A stopped car at an exit ramp near an airport is approached,a window is broken,and the occupant is robbed.
D)A delivery truck is bumped from behind and then robbed.

Question 9

An MO focuses on the behavior of the criminal during the commission of a crime.For example,the location of the robbery,such as a bank or convenience store,may identify certain groups of suspects.Other factors include:

A)the physical description of the suspect.
B)the color of the get-away vehicle.
C)the type of weapon used.
D)All of the above.

Question 10

Who is the most likely target of a street mugging?

A)A middle-aged,black male
B)A young,attractive woman
C)An Hispanic
D)An elderly person

Question 11

Robbery involves which of the following?

A)Breaking into a private residence
B)Attempting to take anything of value from the care,custody,or control of a person by force or threat of force
C)Theft of property without personal contact
D)All of the above.

Question 12

What is the most common type of robbery?

A)Robberies after a brief acquaintance
B)Convenience store robberies
C)Street muggings
D)Robberies of private premises

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the typical commercial robbery?

A)The victimized store is large and busy.
B)The robbery occurs in the middle of the day.
C)The robbery is carried out by masked perpetrators.
D)The victimized store is located on a major street.

Question 14

Which of the following is true regarding home robberies?

A)The majority of home robbers steal valuable property.
B)Most home robbers act alone.
C)54 percent of home robberies are committed by acquaintances.
D)Younger victims are more likely to be attacked than are older ones.

Question 15

Which of the following robbers will steal to obtain small amounts of money when he or she identifies what seems to be a vulnerable target?

A)Professional robber
B)Opportunistic robber
C)Drug addict robber
D)Alcoholic robber

Question 16

Which of the following robbers has a low commitment to robbery because of its danger,but a high commitment to theft because it supplies much-needed funds?

A)Professional robber
B)Opportunistic robber
C)Drug addict robber
D)Alcoholic robber

Question 17

Physical evidence located at a crime scene includes:

A)Notes
B)Fingerprints
C)Fired cartridge
D)All of the above

Question 18

When responding to a robbery in progress at a local gas convenience store,what should the first officer at the scene do if the robbery is still in progress with the suspect inside?

A)Enter cautiously and eliminate the deadly threat using whatever force is reasonable.
B)Announce your presence to the suspect and demand that he or she surrender.
C)Do not enter the store until the robbery suspect has exited.
D)None of the above tactics is correct.

Question 19

When responding to calls in which the robbers have already left the scene,officers must prioritize their actions.What should they do first?

A)Protect other evidence.
B)Witnesses should be located and statements taken regarding descriptions of the suspects and their vehicles so that a "flash" description can be broadcast.
C)Take care of any injured parties.
D)Protect the possible locations of fingerprints.

Question 20

The location of the robbery,the type of weapon used,the dress of the robber,and the amount and type of what was taken are all indications of the robber's:

A)method of operation (MO).
B)method of robbery (MR).
C)level of respect for the law.
D)intentions to surrender.

Question 21

Typically an arrest in a robbery case is based upon the physical evidence at the scene and not on eyewitness testimony.

Question 22

A robber's MO refers to his or her motivation in committing the robbery.

Question 23

Professional robbers generally make a big score about once a month,living off the income for the rest of the month.

Question 24

Witnesses to a robbery should confer with each other as they describe their observations to police so as to prompt and reinforce details some may have forgotten.

Question 25

Fixed surveillance cameras have become an increasingly important tool in the identification of robbers.

Question 26

The difference between robbery and extortion is the element of consent resulting from force or fear.In extortion,the victim consents more willingly.

Question 27

When the first officer reaches the scene of a robbery in progress he should cautiously attempt to apprehend the suspect(s) .

Question 28

Robbery is essentially the same crime as burglary,a property crime involving theft of property.

Question 29

The crime scene should be processed as soon as possible after _______ evidence has been identified.

Question 30

Robbery is an opportunistic crime because it is quick,easy,and requires little planning.

Question 31

When responding to a robbery call,the first officer should emphasize _____over ______.

Question 32

The taking of personal property from the person or presence of another against their will by force or fear is the definition of _____.

Question 33

When responding to a robbery call,the first officer should emphasize safety over swiftness.

Question 34

Home robberies often convert to burglaries if the victim returns home unexpectedly.

Question 35

When responding to calls in which the robbers have already left the scene,officers should first protect the possible locations of fingerprints.

Question 36

The major problem of proof in robbery cases concerns the victim and witness's ability to _____ the robber.

Question 37

A characteristic of the addict-robber is that robberies are not committed when the addict is high on drugs but rather when he or she needs money to purchase drugs.

Question 38

Robbery is defined as the theft or attempted theft,in a direct confrontation with the victim,by force or the threat of force or violence.

Question 39

While the average loss is much higher,the typical property loss in a robbery is less than $100.

Question 40

The type of location robbed,the time and day of week,and the type of weapon used are all indications of the robber's _____ of _____.

Question 41

Identify and describe the four typologies of robbers as discussed in your textbook.

Question 42

The most terrifying type of robbery is a ________ robbery.

Question 43

In addition to discussing the method of operations used within robberies,you are again teaching a class to your fellow officers and want to provide examples of what physical evidence is routinely located within the crime of robbery.Identify what items you will discuss so that the first responding officer is able to consider when arriving on the scene.

Question 44

You have just been asked by your police chief to give a class to other police officers within the department regarding the crime of robbery.Within the class you are expected to teach your fellow police officers what the typical MO information consists of for this crime.What areas will you be discussing that show as important factors when solving a robbery?

Question 45

Your text identifies five different types of robberies.Identify each and discuss them.

Question 46

Matching
Locate the correct matches from Column 1 to Column 2

Question 47

A _______ robbery is committed in public areas and alleyways.

Question 48

The text identified ten characteristics of robbery that investigators commonly use when identifying the suspect's M.O.Identify four of the ten robbery characteristics from the categories listed in the text.

Question 49

A shakedown of students and teachers is an example of a ______ robbery.

Question 50

Most street robberies are often called _______.