What specific information does a VIN provide an investigator?

What will be an ideal response?


The VIN is as unique to a motor vehicle as a fingerprint is to a human being. It has no resemblance to other numbers commonly dealt with in criminal investigation, such as one’s Social Security number or date of birth.

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The journal, The Futurist, is published by the

a. Society of Police Futurists International. b. World Future Society. c. Foresight Program d. Future Crimes Institute

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Relying on a survey of high-school and college students, relationship breakups do indeed correlate with higher rates of _______.

A. suicide B. criminal offending and substance abuse C. illness D. domestic violence

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Early 20th century journalists who exposed corruption in high places were known as:

a. investigative reporters b. muckrakers c. yellow journalists d. white collar crime stalkers

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This is the name for establishments where stolen cars are brought so they can be altered for sale and/or stripped for parts.

a. Chop shop b. Boost shops c. Parts drop shop d. Garages

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