Question 1

The Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP)database contains information on:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP)database contains...

Question 2

The computer database used by Washington State investigators to analyze characteristics of murders and sexual offenses is called:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is B) HITS/SMART. HITS stands for Homicide Investigation Tracking System, and it is a computer database used by Washington State investigators to analyze characteristics of murders and sexual offenses.

Question 3

The computerized mug shot database created by the New York City Police Department and used to investigate robberies is called:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The computerized mug shot database created by...

Question 4

The computer-aided investigation system developed for British investigators is called:

Accepted Answer

The computer-aided investigation system developed for British investigators is known as HOLMES, which stands for Home Office Large Major Enquiry System.

Question 5

.Which of the following is not one of the major issues involved in patrol allocation?

Accepted Answer

Determining which officer to assign to each beat is more of an administrative or personnel management task rather than a major issue in patrol allocation, which focuses on resource distribution and strategic planning.

Question 6

In 2009,the National Academy of Sciences issued a 328-page report,Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward.The report found serious problems with:

Accepted Answer

The National Academy of Sciences report found serious problems with much of the work performed by crime laboratories in the United States. The report highlighted issues with the reliability and accuracy of forensic analysis, raising concerns about the potential for wrongful convictions based on flawed evidence. The report called for increased funding, better training, and improved standards for forensic science to address these issues.

Question 7

The National Crime Information Center (NCIC)collects and retrieves data about:

Accepted Answer

The NCIC is a comprehensive database that includes information on wanted persons, stolen and lost property, and criminal history files, among other data.

Question 8

Those systems that provide information needed for supervisory,allocation,strategic,tactical,policy,and administrative decisions are:

Accepted Answer

The term "management information systems" encompasses all of the types of information systems mentioned in the question, which provide information for various levels and types of decision making within an organization. Therefore, D is the best choice.

Question 9

Live Scan is a(n) scanning system.

Accepted Answer

Live Scan is an electronic fingerprint scanning system that captures high-quality images of fingerprints using a digital sensor. This system eliminates the need for traditional ink and paper fingerprinting and is commonly used for background checks and forensic investigations. Retinal scanning and data entry are not relevant to Live Scan.

Question 10

The use of the Taser was upheld in court in:

Accepted Answer

Michenfelder v. Sumner was a landmark case where the court upheld the use of Tasers by law enforcement officers as a reasonable use of force. The case established that Tasers are not deadly weapons and can be used as a non-lethal alternative to firearms in certain situations.

Question 11

In using the computerized database referred to as CATCH,detectives feed in the suspect's:

Accepted Answer

CATCH stands for Computer Aided Tracking and Characterization of Homicides. It is designed to help detectives match suspects based on their modus operandi (method of operation) and other descriptive information, making option B the correct choice.

Question 12

.Enhanced 911 or enhanced CAD utilizes mobile digital terminals (MDTs).Which of the following is nota benefit provided by these systems?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of responses to non-life-threatening emergency calls is not a benefit provided by enhanced 911 or enhanced CAD systems.

Question 13

​​ can be used to lift prints from surfaces that often defy traditional powder or chemical techniques,including glass,paper,cardboard,rubber,wood,and even human skin.

Accepted Answer

Lasers can be used to lift prints from surfaces that are difficult to work with using traditional powder or chemical techniques. This method is called Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), where the laser heats up the surface to create a plasma, which then releases the material that can be analyzed for fingerprints.

Question 14

Fingerprint ridge impressions left on a soft material such as putty,wax,soap,or dust are called:

Accepted Answer

Fingerprint ridge impressions left on a soft material are called plastic prints.

Question 15

Marks made by fingers touching a surface after the ridges have been in contact with a colored material such as blood,paint,grease,or ink are called:

Accepted Answer

Visible prints are created when fingers touch a surface after being in contact with a colored material, leaving a visible mark without the need for further processing to be seen.

Question 16

Mug shot is a system of digitizing a picture and storing its image on a computer so that it can be retrieved at a later time.

Accepted Answer

Mug shot imaging refers to the process of digitizing a photograph (in this context, a mug shot) and storing its digital image on a computer system for future retrieval. This process involves converting the physical photograph into a digital format that can be easily accessed, shared, and stored electronically.

Question 17

The 911 emergency telephone number system was introduced by AT&T in:

Accepted Answer

The 911 emergency telephone number system was introduced by AT&T in 1968.

Question 18

Which of the following systems have not increased the ability of departments to control and monitor their patrol functions through the CAD and MDT?

Accepted Answer

ADP (Automated Data Processing) is not a system that increases the ability of departments to control and monitor their patrol functions through the CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) and MDT (Mobile Data Terminal). The other options, GPS (Global Positioning System), GIS (Geographic Information System), and AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location), are all technologies that improve the spatial awareness of patrol functions, enabling better control and monitoring.

Question 19

The NCIC is operated by the:

Accepted Answer

The NCIC (National Crime Information Center) is operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and is a national computerized database of criminal justice information, including criminal records, missing persons, stolen property, and more. The other options (Secret Service, U.S. Marshals Service, and National Criminal Justice Reference Service) do not have direct responsibility for operating the NCIC.

Question 20

Which of the following is nota nonlethal weapon being used by the police today?

Accepted Answer

Lasers are not typically used as nonlethal weapons by police; they are more commonly used for targeting or measuring purposes.

Quiz 14: Computers Technology And Criminalistics In Policing

The Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) database contains information on:

The computer database used by Washington State investigators to analyze characteristics of murders and sexual offenses is called:

The computerized mug shot database created by the New York City Police Department and used to investigate robberies is called:

The computer-aided investigation system developed for British investigators is called:

.Which of the following is not one of the major issues involved in patrol allocation?

In 2009,the National Academy of Sciences issued a 328-page report,Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward.The report found serious problems with:

The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) collects and retrieves data about:

Those systems that provide information needed for supervisory,allocation,strategic,tactical,policy,and administrative decisions are:

Live Scan is a(n) scanning system.

The use of the Taser was upheld in court in:

In using the computerized database referred to as CATCH,detectives feed in the suspect's:

.Enhanced 911 or enhanced CAD utilizes mobile digital terminals (MDTs) .Which of the following is nota benefit provided by these systems?

can be used to lift prints from surfaces that often defy traditional powder or chemical techniques,including glass,paper,cardboard,rubber,wood,and even human skin.

Fingerprint ridge impressions left on a soft material such as putty,wax,soap,or dust are called:

Marks made by fingers touching a surface after the ridges have been in contact with a colored material such as blood,paint,grease,or ink are called:

Mug shot is a system of digitizing a picture and storing its image on a computer so that it can be retrieved at a later time.

The 911 emergency telephone number system was introduced by AT&T in:

Which of the following systems have not increased the ability of departments to control and monitor their patrol functions through the CAD and MDT?

The NCIC is operated by the:

Which of the following is nota nonlethal weapon being used by the police today?

Quiz 14: Computers Technology And Criminalistics In Policing

The Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) database contains information on:

The computer database used by Washington State investigators to analyze characteristics of murders and sexual offenses is called:

The computerized mug shot database created by the New York City Police Department and used to investigate robberies is called:

The computer-aided investigation system developed for British investigators is called:

.Which of the following is not one of the major issues involved in patrol allocation?

In 2009,the National Academy of Sciences issued a 328-page report,Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward.The report found serious problems with:

The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) collects and retrieves data about:

Those systems that provide information needed for supervisory,allocation,strategic,tactical,policy,and administrative decisions are:

Live Scan is a(n) scanning system.

The use of the Taser was upheld in court in:

In using the computerized database referred to as CATCH,detectives feed in the suspect's:

.Enhanced 911 or enhanced CAD utilizes mobile digital terminals (MDTs) .Which of the following is nota benefit provided by these systems?

​​ can be used to lift prints from surfaces that often defy traditional powder or chemical techniques,including glass,paper,cardboard,rubber,wood,and even human skin.

Fingerprint ridge impressions left on a soft material such as putty,wax,soap,or dust are called:

Marks made by fingers touching a surface after the ridges have been in contact with a colored material such as blood,paint,grease,or ink are called:

Mug shot is a system of digitizing a picture and storing its image on a computer so that it can be retrieved at a later time.

The 911 emergency telephone number system was introduced by AT&T in:

Which of the following systems have not increased the ability of departments to control and monitor their patrol functions through the CAD and MDT?

The NCIC is operated by the:

Which of the following is nota nonlethal weapon being used by the police today?

can be used to lift prints from surfaces that often defy traditional powder or chemical techniques,including glass,paper,cardboard,rubber,wood,and even human skin.