The Crime Picture Chapter 2 Frank Schmalleger Criminal Justice Today 13 th Edition

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved Do you watch any TV crime dramas (CSI, NCIS, Law & Order)? 1.Yes, regularly 2.Sometimes 3.Occasionally 4.No, never 2

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Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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 4

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 5 Correct Answer Survey or opinion question Graph answers for class discussion

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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. 6

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 7 Correct Answer 3. Of all crime reported, a very small number of offenders will be convicted AND incarcerated.

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved The Uniform Crime Report gives us data representing what? 1.All crime committed 2.Crime reported to police 3.Only juvenile crime 4.Only adult crime 8

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 9 Correct Answer 2. Crime reported to police

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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. 10

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 11 Correct Answer 4. It collects weapon information for only murder, robbery, and aggravated assault

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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 12

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Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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 14

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 15 Correct Answer 2. Crimes solved by arrest

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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 16

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 17 Correct Answer 4. All of the above

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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. 18

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Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved What do we know about murder from the data 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. 20

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 21 Correct Answer 5. None of the above statements are true.

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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 22

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 23 Correct Answer 1.Rape victims are most often raped by someone they know or are acquainted with.

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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 24

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 25 Correct Answer 2. False

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved Aggravated assault includes a simple fight between individuals in which both parties receive minor injuries. 1.True 2.False 26

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 27 Correct Answer 2. False

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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 28

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 29 Correct Answer 3. The theft of motor vehicle parts, accessories, and contents

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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 30

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 31 Correct Answer 4.Bulldozers

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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 32

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 33 Correct Answer 1.Identity theft

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved The Dark Figure of Crime refers to unreported crime. 1.True 2.False 34

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 35 Correct Answer 1. True

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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 36

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 37 Correct Answer 4. All of the above

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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 38

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Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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. 40

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 41 Correct Answer Survey or opinion question Graph answers for class discussion

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved Which of the following is defined as the use of the Internet, , and other electronic communication technologies to stalk another person? 1.Cybercrime 2.Cyberstalking 3.Sexual assault 4.Identity theft 42

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 43 Correct Answer 2. Cyberstalking

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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 44

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 45 Correct Answer 2. Racial hatred

Criminal Justice Today, 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger © 2015 by Pearson Higher Education, Inc Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All Rights Reserved 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 46

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