You are working in the auto theft unit of your agency. When investigating an auto theft ring, you know that you will need to have a profile of an offender and the offense as to how it occurs
Provide this information as if presenting it to your supervisor and providing this profile.
Concentrate high-frequency theft in specific locations; an organized group structure, with identifiable leadership (larger groups may be organized in a cell structure); have a group size of 10 members or less (although some international rings may have a considerably larger membership, with combined cell memberships of 50 or more persons); rarely use force to acquire a vehicle; target newer model cars; target cars with valuables in them; steal cars at all times of the day; have a centralized chop shop location; target cars with unique features/options; recruit males under the age of 30 years, of various racial backgrounds.
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Offender employment is often seen as they key to probation and parole success, and research has shown that a lack of skills, a criminal record, and a lack of job commitment are rarely and impediment to employment
a. True b. False
Which of the following elements are not part of the definition of actual criminal or offender profiling?
a. Analysis of the offense and the manner in which it is committed. b. Ethnic characteristics of the offender. c. Characteristics of known personality types. d. Various aspects of the criminal's personality.
In the federal court system, the ________ tries lesser misdemeanors and sets bail in more serious cases.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Research suggests that post-traumatic stress disorder ______.
A. is more common among police officers than other occupations not typically exposed to traumatic situations B. is less common among police officers than other occupations not typically exposed to traumatic situations C. is less common among police officers than the general public D. is equally present in police officers and the general public