Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Under administrative crime analysis, which subtype might deal with how much directed patrol was conducted in a hot spot?

Accepted Answer

Crime analysis for accountability involves evaluating the performance of law enforcement personnel and units based on various criteria such as response time, clearance rates, and directed patrol activity in crime hot spots. Therefore, analyzing how much directed patrol was conducted in a hot spot falls under this subtype.

Question 3

Which technique does not stand alone as its own subcategory of analysis; rather, it is a method that occurs within the larger process of crime analysis that focuses specifically on geography?

Accepted Answer

Crime mapping is not a standalone subcategory of analysis but rather a method within the larger process of crime analysis that focuses specifically on geography. Operations analysis, evidence analysis, and administrative support are all standalone subcategories of analysis within the field of crime analysis.

Question 4

Which is NOT a step in the crime analysis process?

Accepted Answer

Computer programming is not a step in the crime analysis process. The correct steps are data collection, data collation, analysis, and dissemination of results. While computer programming may be used in the analysis step, it is not a distinct step on its own.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Geocoding is the process of converting addresses into geographic coordinates, which is part of data collation, where data is organized and prepared for analysis.

Question 6

Administrative crime analysis is the foundation of all the other types of analysis.

Accepted Answer

Administrative crime analysis primarily focuses on disseminating information to non-analytical staff and the public, such as creating reports on crime trends or statistics for public release. It is not the foundation of all other types of analysis, as tactical and strategic crime analysis also play foundational roles in understanding and addressing crime.

Question 7

Five types of crime analysis include intelligence analysis, criminal analysis, tactical crime analysis, problem crime analysis, and administrative crime analysis.

Accepted Answer

The five types of crime analysis typically include intelligence analysis, criminal investigative analysis, tactical crime analysis, strategic crime analysis, and administrative crime analysis. Problem crime analysis is not a standard category.

Question 8

The crime analysis process includes the steps of data collection, data collation, analysis, dissemination of results, and the receipt of feedback from users of the information.

Accepted Answer

The crime analysis process typically includes these five steps: data collection, data collation, analysis, dissemination of results, and the receipt of feedback from users.

Question 9

When conducting analysis on individuals who have been arrested for and/or convicted for particular crime to link these known offenders to individual crimes or crime patterns, what type of analysis is being conducted?

Accepted Answer

Tactical crime analysis focuses on the immediate actions needed to solve specific crime problems, including analyzing data on known offenders to link them to individual crimes or patterns. Operations analysis focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of specific police operations or programs. Administrative crime analysis focuses on providing information to police management for decision-making purposes. Strategic crime analysis involves analyzing data to identify long-term crime patterns and trends.

Question 10

A criminal analyst would use certain tactics such as: repeat offender and victim analysis, criminal history analysis, link analysis, social media analysis, communication analysis, and commodity flow analysis, when conducting which type of analysis?

Accepted Answer

The tactics mentioned are commonly used in crime intelligence analysis, which involves gathering and analyzing information and intelligence to support law enforcement operations and investigations. Tactical crime analysis focuses on immediate crime problems and specific incidents, while strategic crime analysis involves long-term planning and analysis to target underlying issues and trends. Administrative crime analysis involves using data and statistics to make policy decisions and allocate resources.

Question 11

In which type of analysis is crime mapping used in accountability meetings to evaluate the effectiveness of crime reduction activities by area?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

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 an example of using mapping for strategic crime analysis as it is aimed at identifying patterns and trends in order to develop long-term solutions for preventing crime.

Question 13

Which of these is a technique performed within police agencies that is almost always part of the tactical crime analysis process?

Accepted Answer

Crime investigative analysis is a technique that is almost always part of the tactical crime analysis process within police agencies. This technique involves the use of statistical data and other information to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity, which can then be used to develop targeted enforcement strategies. Operations analysis, administrative support, and cost-benefit analysis may also be used in the overall crime analysis process, but they are not always specifically part of the tactical crime analysis component.

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a "type" of crime analysis?

Accepted Answer

Crime Mapping is a tool used in crime analysis, not a type of crime analysis. The types of crime analysis typically include operations, administrative, and tactical.

Question 15

The crime analysis data collection requires that the data must be stored for an adequate amount of time to allow for effective analysis.

Accepted Answer

Storing data for an adequate amount of time is necessary for effective analysis, as trends and patterns may not become apparent until after a significant amount of data has been collected and analyzed.

Question 16

This analysis is an analysis of data directed towards development and evaluation of long-term strategies, policing, and prevention techniques.

Accepted Answer

Strategic crime analysis involves analyzing data to develop and evaluate long-term strategies and prevention techniques. This aligns with the focus of the given analysis. The other options focus on different aspects of crime analysis such as immediate operations and administrative functions.

Question 17

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 18

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

The analysis of residential burglary incidents to identify clusters of activity in a specific neighborhood in the last two weeks is an example of tactical crime analysis. The purpose of tactical crime analysis is to provide specific and timely information to help law enforcement agencies respond to emerging crime patterns and trends. Spatial analysis using mapping tools can help police identify crime hotspots, understand the dynamics of criminal activity, and develop targeted enforcement strategies to prevent crime from occurring or catch offenders in the act.

Question 19

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

Crime intelligence analysis involves gathering and analyzing information about criminal activities and organizations to support law enforcement operations. This includes analyzing relationships, travel patterns, and economic links between members of criminal organizations.

Question 20

Crime mapping is essential in all types of analysis.

Accepted Answer

Crime mapping is important in many areas of analysis including law enforcement, criminology, and urban planning. It allows for the visualization and analysis of crime patterns and trends in specific areas to aid in decision-making and resource allocation.

Quiz 4: Crime Analysis Process and Application