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SWIC POLICEACADEMY EXAM
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SWIC
Evatee 9/18/24 SWIC
,SWIC POLICE ACADEMY EXAM 6
Proper methods of describing missing/recovered property Answer - Kind of
article, physical appearance, brand, number of articles. Describe as applicable:
Serial numbers, Color, Shape, Size, Model Number, Brand, and other
distinguishing features. Treat recovered property as evidence.
Methods of establishing value of stolen and recovered property Answer - The
complainant (owner) should be asked for the original price of the property and
the condition/age of the property. If the original price is unknown, the owner
should make a judgment based on the age/condition of the property. The price
will determine the level of offense; therefore, a close estimate of the actual
value of the property may be very important in some cases. In retail theft, the
value of the item should be based on the ticketed price. - Ask owner, ask
auctioneer, blue book, ask dealer, obtain original price, determine age and
current condition, insurance appraisal.
Procedure for tracing stolen goods Answer - " Locate identifiers on property,
check stolen property file, check property through LEADS and NCIC, check
pawn shops, secondhand stores, and junkyards, may be able to identify a
suspect through pawn store records or the pawn store owner, check in house
records for any recorded number. "
Means to locate owner of lost property Answer - Interview suspect(s) who
possessed property, run article ID through automated files, LEADS/NCIC and
stolen property files, message to area departments, and local criminal
exchange meetings.
Procedure for investigating arson Answer - "Determine if fire is of suspicious
origin. Assumed to be of suspicious cause unless otherwise proven-must show
essential facts indicating that a means of accidental/natural cause is not
, present. Consult with engineers (electrical, heating, and chemical). Check with
fire department personnel (why are they such a good source?). Check for
obvious signs of intentional fire. Interview witnesses (Seldom will the act be
witnessed). Scene must be protected like any other crime scene (many times
around the clock). Must look for evidence of intentional fire and also motives.
Motives - Economic Gain, Insurance Fraud, Concealment of Crime,
Intimidation/Revenge, Pyromania"
Procedure for investigating deceptive practices Answer - Check Fraud, Closed
Accounts, Unsufficient Funds, and Forgery. Determine method of operation
(M.O.) of suspect: Theft/Internet, Access/counterfeiting/lottery scam, How did
the victim discover crime? Where/how did the victim use the account?
Proecdure for investigating burglary Answer - Motives for burglary vary:
Juvenile v. adult, Amateur v. "Pro", Crime scene appearance. Variation in
motives of burglars, for example, a residential burglary wherein only cash is
taken and jewelry and consumer foods are ignored is indicative of a burglar
who is probably also a drug addict. M.O. - When developing and identifying the
suspects, the investigating officer must determine: The type of entry and exit
made, Articles taken and or left at the scene, Behavior while the suspect was
present at the scene, destructive or meticulous. Proper procedure for
investigating a burglary: Collection of Physical Evidence, Preserve and control
scene, Stolen Property File - Description, Suspect Identification, Preserve and
Control Scene: Tool marks, Prints, Video, Glass fingerprints, Paint chips, Blood,
etc. Stolen Property File: Description, Enter into LEADS/NCIS, Notify CIU/TRT
teams/county drug teams/MEGSI. Suspect Identification: Interview
victim/witnesses, Informants, Neighborhood canvas (#1 task), Video
surveillance, Attempt to match cases/suspects using MO, similar cases,
evidence
Procedure for investigating credit card theft or misuse Answer - Ascertain
method of operation. Attempt to identify suspect by: 1. Interviewing
victim/witnesses 2. Using informants 3. Identifying patterns through
information from credit card company
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