Question 1

An essential part of problem solving, and thus community orientated policing, is an examination of:

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are essential parts of problem solving in community-oriented policing. Examining the relationship of incidents to underlying problems helps identify root causes, the relationship of incidents to each other can reveal patterns, and understanding incidents themselves is crucial for immediate responses and long-term solutions.

Question 2

The theory that says the reason an offender commits a crime is the result of the offender opportunity and rational choice coming together is known as:

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following are factors involved in Routine Activity Theory?

Accepted Answer

Routine Activity Theory suggests that for a crime to occur, three elements must be present: a motivated offender, a suitable target (victim), and the absence of a capable guardian to prevent the crime (lack of a restraining force). All the options listed are components of this theory.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true about forecasting?

Accepted Answer

Forecasting involves predicting future events based on past and present data, and it can be both temporal (related to time) and spatial (related to space). However, determining the exact time a crime occurred is not a problem of forecasting; it is more related to crime analysis or investigation specifics. Forecasting is about predicting future occurrences, not pinpointing past events.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true about crime analysis?

Accepted Answer

A review of criminal investigations or crime scenes can lead to a crime being removed from the data set if it is found to be inaccurately reported or not relevant to the analysis.

Question 6

What crime analysis activity is used with serial crimes and typically only with the most serious crimes? It looks at where an offender potentially works, lives, socializes and postulates that people tend to follow predictable patterns.

Accepted Answer

Geographic Profiling is used to analyze the locations of a series of crimes to determine the most probable area of offender residence. It is based on the principle that criminals operate in areas they know well and is often used in cases of serial crimes to help narrow down the search for the offender.

Question 7

Which economic theory is used in crime analysis? It basically says that people have preferences in outcomes.

Accepted Answer

Rational Choice Theory is used in crime analysis, suggesting that individuals weigh the costs and benefits of committing a crime and make a decision based on their personal preferences for outcomes.

Question 8

What is the term used to describe a short-term solution that stops crime from occurring in a particular place and/or time?

Accepted Answer

Displacement refers to the short-term solution where crime is moved from one place or time to another, rather than being eliminated.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT needed for the analysis of crime?

Accepted Answer

The analysis of crime can be conducted without necessarily requiring specific computer software or a desktop personal computer, as it can be done through various means including manual methods. Therefore, all listed options are not strictly needed, making "none of the above" the correct choice.

Question 10

Which of the following terms best describes what happens if crime analysis is used to identify and capture serial offenders?

Accepted Answer

Incapacitation refers to the prevention of future crimes by removing the offender's ability to commit offenses, typically through arrest or imprisonment. When crime analysis is used to identify and capture serial offenders, it leads to their incapacitation, thereby preventing them from committing further crimes.

Quiz 12: Crime Analysis