What can an investigator accomplish in a surveillance operation (that is, what information can an investigator gather during the process)?

What will be an ideal response?


Obtain evidence of a crime. Prevent the commission of an act or apprehend a suspect in the commission of an act. Locate persons or watch their hangouts and associates. Obtain probable cause for obtaining search warrants. Obtain information for later use in an interrogation. Develop leads and information received from other sources. Obtain admissible legal evidence for use in court. Protect undercover officers or corroborate their testimony.

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A common mistake often found in police reports is using the phrase:

a. "the PC for the stop.". b. the PT for the stop.". c. "he saw what happened.". d. "he heard what happened.".

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How is the relationship between antisocial behavior and autonomic activity measured?

a) heart rate b) electrodermal activity c) body temperature d) both a and b

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The ability to make day to day decisions that define our unique personality: what we eat, read, and watch refers to which dimension of privacy?

A. home and other physical locations B. public portrayal C. daily decisions D. communication

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The Secure Border Initiative has emphasized deterrence over:

A. interdiction. B. apprehension. C. prevention. D. enforcement.

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