Question 1

An analysis of the relationships, travel patterns, and economic links between members of a Columbian drug cartel is an example of which type of analysis.

Accepted Answer

This analysis involves gathering and analyzing information to support law enforcement operations and is used to identify individuals and organizations involved in illegal activities, such as drug trafficking. In this case, the analysis focuses on the relationships, travel patterns, and economic links between members of a drug cartel. This falls under the realm of intelligence analysis, which is used to support investigations and other law enforcement activities.

Question 2

An analysis of public sexual indecencies over the last several months identifying a white male 30's who victimizes women while driving is an example of which type of analysis.

Accepted Answer

The analysis of public sexual indecencies over the last several months to identify a white male 30's who victimizes women while driving is an example of Tactical crime analysis. This type of analysis is conducted to provide information to first-line personnel to solve immediate problems and incidents. It focuses on developing information that is designed to help field personnel with the identification and apprehension of suspects, crime analysis, and investigation of criminal activity.

Question 3

An analysis of commercial burglaries over the last several years is an example of which type of analysis.

Accepted Answer

Strategic crime analysis involves studying long-term crime trends and patterns, such as commercial burglaries over several years, to inform policy and strategy development.

Question 4

A map depicting the relationship of vacant property with disorder calls for service is an example of using mapping for which type of crime analysis:

Accepted Answer

This map is depicting a relationship between a specific type of crime (disorder) and a specific condition (vacant property) in a certain area. This is an example of using mapping for strategic crime analysis as it can inform long-term planning and resource allocation to address the issue in the community.

Question 5

Which is NOT a step in the crime analysis process?

Accepted Answer

While computer programming may be used in the crime analysis process, it is not considered one of the fundamental steps. The main steps include data collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination of results.

Question 6

The one of the two primary purposes of strategic crime analysis is

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of strategic crime analysis is to assist in the identification and examination of long-term crime problems, as stated in the question. The other options are not the primary purposes of strategic crime analysis.

Question 7

Realigning patrol beat boundaries is an example of using mapping for which type of crime analysis:

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Question 8

Spatial analysis of residential burglary incidents that reveal clusters of activity in a specific neighborhood in the last two weeks is an example of using mapping for which type of crime analysis:

Accepted Answer

This type of analysis, which focuses on identifying patterns and trends in recent crime incidents, is typically done on a tactical level to support short-term crime reduction efforts. The identification of cluster areas can inform deployment strategies for law enforcement resources to prevent further incidents from occurring.

Question 9

Geocoding is part of what step of the crime analysis process.

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Question 10

Geographic profiling falls under which type of crime analysis?

Accepted Answer

Geographic profiling is a technique used in criminal investigative analysis, which involves analyzing the spatial patterns of crimes to narrow down the areas where the offender is likely to live or work. This helps investigators to focus their search efforts and prioritize their resources.

Question 11

A presentation to the city council on the amount of crime to be expected in the city for the next two years is an example of which type of analysis.

Accepted Answer

Administrative crime analysis involves analyzing data to inform decision-makers, such as city councils, about trends and forecasts, like expected crime rates, to aid in policy and resource allocation.

Question 12

Administrative crime analysis is different than the other types of analysis because:

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Question 13

A map depicting crime at or around a group of bars in the last 9 months is an example of using mapping for which type of crime analysis:

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Analysis of the impact of a crime prevention campaign for commercial burglaries is an example of which type of analysis.

Accepted Answer

Strategic crime analysis is the analysis of crime patterns and trends to identify and address the underlying causes of crime. It is used to develop long-term crime prevention strategies.

Question 15

Which type of analysis is the study of a police department's own operations and policies including its allocation of personnel, money, equipment, and other resources?

Accepted Answer

Operations analysis focuses on evaluating a police department's internal operations, including resource allocation and policy effectiveness.

Question 16

The following is a subprocess of crime analysis in which data collection and collation are changed based on the crime analysis process itself:

Accepted Answer

The correct term is "Data modification subcycle," which refers to the part of the crime analysis process where data collection and collation methods are adjusted based on the ongoing analysis. This ensures that the data being collected is relevant and useful for the analysis.

Question 17

Constructing "profiles" of offenders who have committed serious crimes is what type of crime analysis?

Accepted Answer

Constructing "profiles" of offenders who have committed serious crimes falls under criminal investigative analysis, which involves utilizing various sources of data to identify and analyze patterns, trends, and relationships in criminal activity to aid investigators in solving crimes.

Question 18

Identifying networks of offenders and criminal activity to assist the police in apprehending violators of the law is which type of crime analysis?

Accepted Answer

Intelligence analysis focuses on identifying networks of offenders and criminal activities to assist law enforcement in apprehending violators.

Question 19

Which type of analysis is the study of recent criminal incidents and potential criminal activity to assist in pattern development, investigative lead and suspect identification, and case clearance?

Accepted Answer

Tactical crime analysis involves the study of recent criminal incidents and potential criminal activity to assist in pattern development, investigative lead and suspect identification, and case clearance. Strategic crime analysis typically involves the analysis of long-term crime trends and patterns to inform policy and resource allocation decisions. Problem analysis involves identifying the root causes and contributing factors to a specific crime or disorder issue, in order to develop targeted solutions. Administrative crime analysis involves the management and coordination of crime analysis functions within a law enforcement agency. Operations analysis involves the analysis of law enforcement tactics, strategies, and procedures to identify areas for improvement.

Question 20

The crime analysis data collection process requires all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Data storage duration is not specified as a requirement for the crime analysis data collection process, unlike accuracy, timeliness, and accessibility.

Quiz 4: Crime Analysis Process and Application