the crime picture chapter 2 frank schmalleger criminal justice today 13 th edition

The Crime PictureThe Crime Picture

Chapter 2

Frank Schmalleger

Criminal Justice Today Criminal Justice Today 1313thth Edition Edition

Criminal Justice Today, 13th EditionFrank Schmalleger

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Do you watch any TV crime dramas (CSI, NCIS, Law & Order)?

1. Yes, regularly

2. Sometimes

3. Occasionally

4. No, never

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How accurately do you think scripted crime dramas reflect what actually happens in the criminal justice system?

1. Very accurately

2. Somewhat accurately

3. Not accurately at all

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What can be concluded from the crime funnel effect?

1. Of all crime reported, a very small number will be solved.

2. Of all crime reported, a very small number of offenders will be arrested.

3. Of all crime reported, a very small number of offenders will be convicted AND incarcerated.

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3. Of all crime reported, a very small number of offenders will be convicted AND incarcerated.



The Uniform Crime Report gives us datarepresenting what?

1. All crime committed

2. Crime reported to police

3. Only juvenile crime

4. Only adult crime

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2. Crime reported to police



Which of the following is NOT an improvement made by the UCR/NIBRS program over the traditional UCR?

1. It records each offense occurring in an incident.

2. It distinguishes between attempted and completed crimes.

3. It records rape of males and females.

4. It collects weapon information for only murder, robbery, and aggravated assault.

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4. It collects weapon information for only murder, robbery, and aggravated assault



What do you believe is the leading factor responsible for the recent drop in crime nationally?

1. Aging population

2. Increased surveillance

3. Economic factors

4. Something not listed

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Clearance rates are based on what?

1. Number of suspects per unsolved crime

2. Crimes solved by arrest

3. Crimes committed to the number of convictions in court

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2. Crimes solved by arrest



The increase in crime between 1960 and 1980 can be attributed to:

1. Baby boomers reaching a crime-prone age

2. Civil unrest (The Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movement, increased drug use)

3. More accurate data collection by police departments

4. All of the above

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4. All of the above



Do you believe private business like banks are asking too much of customers by requesting a certain “dress code”?

1. Yes, it is unreasonable.

2. It’s pushing it.

3. No, it’s a safety precaution and it’s a private business. If you don’t like the dress code you don’t have to bank there.

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What do we know about murder from thedata gathered?

1. Most perpetrators are elderly.

2. Most murders happen in the north during the winter.

3. Most are “stranger” murders.

4. Murder has a low clearance rate.

5. None of the above statements are true.

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5. None of the above statements are true.



Which of the following is true about rape?

1. Rape victims are most often raped by someone they know or are acquainted with.

2. Rape victims always report their victimization.

3. Rape is one of the most accurately measured crimes.

4. All of the above

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1.Rape victims are most often raped by someone they know or are acquainted with.



Burglary is the unlawful taking or attempted taking of property that is in the immediate possession of another by force

or violence, and/or by putting the victim in

fear. 1. True

2. False

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2. False



Aggravated assault includes a simple fight between individuals in which bothparties receive minor injuries.

1. True

2. False

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2. False



From a statistical standpoint, the most common form of larceny in recent years has been what?

1. The theft of electronics.

2. The theft of bicycles.

3. The theft of motor vehicle parts, accessories, and contents.

4. All of the above

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3. The theft of motor vehicle parts, accessories, and contents



According to the UCR/NIBRS Program definition for motor vehicle theft, which of the following is excluded?

1. Snowmobiles

2. Motor scooters

3. Buses

4. Bulldozers

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4. Bulldozers



Which of the following is a crime in which an imposter obtains key pieces of information to obtain credit, merchandise, and services in the name of the victim?

1. Identity theft

2. Embezzlement

3. Grand theft

4. Larceny

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1. Identity theft



The Dark Figure of Crime refers tounreported crime.

1. True

2. False

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1. True



The National Crime Victimization Survey

statistics for recent years reveal which of the following?

1. Approximately 15% of American households are touched by crime every year.

2. Victims of crime are more often males.

3. About 19 million victimizations occur each year.

4. All of the above

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4. All of the above



Have you or anyone in your immediate household been a victim of crime?

1. Yes, a violent crime

2. Yes, a property offense

3. Both violent and property offenses

4. No, I have never been a victim

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Let’s do our own survey about crime victimization. Which of the following is true for you?

1. I reported it to the police.

2. I reported it and an arrest was made.

3. I did not report it.

4. I have never been a victim of a crime.

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Which of the following is defined as the use of the Internet, e-mail, and other electronic communication technologies to stalk another person?

1. Cybercrime

2. Cyberstalking

3. Sexual assault

4. Identity theft

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2. Cyberstalking



According to recent data, which of the following is given more often as motivation for hate crimes?

1. Sexual orientation

2. Racial hatred

3. Religious bias

4. National origin

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2. Racial hatred



Which type of crime do you think deserves more attention from law enforcement agencies?

1. Corporate and white-collar crime

2. Organized crime

3. Violent crime

4. Property crime

5. Other

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