Question 1

Lack of cooperation in the investigation of a robbery is absolute proof that the robbery was staged.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The speed of robbery, its potential for violence, and the usual lack of evidence at the scene pose special challenges for investigators.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Why is the technology of ALPR so important in the investigation of robbery cases?

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ALPR can be of great assistance in ident...

Question 4

Convenience stores that are robbed once are to be robbed again.

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likely

Question 5

_________________ know that many immigrant families distrust banks and keep large amounts of cash and jewelry in their homes.

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The answer of _________________ know that many immigrant families distrust...

Question 6

Which system may be of great assistance in identifying a stolen vehicle that might be serving as a getaway car, even as robbers speed away at 100 mph?

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A)  facial recognition systems
B)  automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) 
C)  GPS locaters
D)  spike stripsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

In a robbery situation, use of force must be directly aimed against the victim or it will not hold up in the courts of law.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Finding a modus operandi that matches a previous robbery is a strong indicator that the same robber committed the crime.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A robbery occurring at a loan company is classified as a(n) ______________ robbery.

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The answer of A robbery occurring at a loan company...

Question 10

What are the three main elements for the crime of robbery? For each element, provide examples of one or two questions that investigators should ask when interviewing the victim.

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The elements of the crime of robbery are...

Question 11

The most frequent victims of robbery are:

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A)  older people.
B)  middle-aged people.
C)  youths.
D)  both middle-aged and older people.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

A robbery occurring in a parking lot or alley would be classified as a

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A)  residential robbery.
B)  street robbery.
C)  commercial robbery.
D)  vehicle-driver robbery.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

In hostage situations, bait money is often used to lure bank robbers out of the building.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Robberies committed by a lone robber tend to:

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A)  be crimes of opportunity.
B)  involve younger victims.
C)  include firearms.
D)  involve injuring the victim.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D) A

Question 15

What indicators might an investigator look for to determine whether a robbery is being falsely reported?

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Investigators need to rule out the proba...

Question 16

Residential robberies are also referred to as:

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A)  home-invading robberies.
B)  stop and robs.
C)  neighborhood mugging.
D)  smash and grabs.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above A

Question 17

Robbery victims are the least likely of all victims of violent crime to face an armed offender.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Amateur bank robbers usually wait in line and pass a note to the teller or give a simple verbal demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Define the elements of a takeover robbery, and explain why this type of robbery is so costly.

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Takeover robberies are those involving m...

Question 20

Deterrents to convenience store robberies include:

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A)  keeping outdoor pay phones in good working condition.
B)  dimming the lights inside and outside of the store.
C)  elevating the cash-register area.
D)  phony visible cameras.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 12: Robbery

Lack of cooperation in the investigation of a robbery is absolute proof that the robbery was staged.

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The speed of robbery, its potential for violence, and the usual lack of evidence at the scene pose special challenges for investigators.

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Why is the technology of ALPR so important in the investigation of robbery cases?

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Convenience stores that are robbed once are to be robbed again.

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_________________ know that many immigrant families distrust banks and keep large amounts of cash and jewelry in their homes.

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Which system may be of great assistance in identifying a stolen vehicle that might be serving as a getaway car, even as robbers speed away at 100 mph?

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In a robbery situation, use of force must be directly aimed against the victim or it will not hold up in the courts of law.

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Finding a modus operandi that matches a previous robbery is a strong indicator that the same robber committed the crime.

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A robbery occurring at a loan company is classified as a(n) ______________ robbery.

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What are the three main elements for the crime of robbery? For each element, provide examples of one or two questions that investigators should ask when interviewing the victim.

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The most frequent victims of robbery are:

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A robbery occurring in a parking lot or alley would be classified as a

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In hostage situations, bait money is often used to lure bank robbers out of the building.

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Robberies committed by a lone robber tend to:

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What indicators might an investigator look for to determine whether a robbery is being falsely reported?

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Residential robberies are also referred to as:

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Robbery victims are the least likely of all victims of violent crime to face an armed offender.

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Amateur bank robbers usually wait in line and pass a note to the teller or give a simple verbal demand.

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Define the elements of a takeover robbery, and explain why this type of robbery is so costly.

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Deterrents to convenience store robberies include:

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