Test 3. Burglary Investigation

Question 1

What are the two types of burglaries?

Answer 1

A. Residential
1. Single-Family homes
2. Multi-Family homes

B. Commerical
1. Businesses
2. Warehouses

Question 2

While investigating a burglary, what things to look for in the surroundings?

Answer 2

> Footwear Impressions

> Tire marks

> Drag marks

> Abandoned loot, tools, clothing

> Suspicious person or vehicle calls

Question 3

While investigating a burglary, what things to look for at the scene?

Answer 3

> Point and method of entry

> object of burglary

> Fingerprints

> physical evidence

Question 4

What are the 4 types of burglars?

Answer 4

1. Opportunists
2. Destroyers
3. Prowlers
4. Professional

Question 5

What are common traits that opportunists exhibit?

Answer 5

> Little or no planning

> Juvenile

> More common in summertime

Question 6

What are common traits that Destroyer exhibit?

Answer 6

> Breaks windows

> Kicks doors in

Question 7

What are common traits that prowlers exhibit?

Answer 7

> Semi-professional

> Uses tools

> Knows owner’s habits

Question 8

What are common traits that professional exhibit?

Answer 8

> Bypasses alarm system

> Uses sophisticated tools

> Plans entry and exit

> Usually has ways to sell items