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Based on these incident summaries, there is evidence for reasonable belief that the robberies are carried out by the same criminals. The pattern in this crime series is evident in the appearance of the criminals, their statements, their indistinguishable accent, preference for Marlboro cigarettes, and how they leave the crime scene. In essence, these incidents can be considered as a crime series because of the consistent elements of the modus operandi in each of the three incidents.
The identity of either suspects involved in these crimes can be determined through the use of various clues that are evident in the incident summaries. One of these clues is the criminals' clothing, particularly the use of a black hooded sweatshirt and unknown colored shoes. The second clue that can be utilized in determining the identity of the suspects is the temporary license plates of…
How Community Policing Promotes Social Justice Introduction As Howell (2010) points out, youths “join gangs for protection, enjoyment, respect, money, or because a friend is in a gang” (p. 1). In the city of Cincinnati, gang activity among young people is on the rise, and City Council has expressed concerns over how to address this issue. The city of Mesa, Arizona, recently completed the Mesa Gang Intervention Program (MGIP), which focused on
Crime Data Sources in the United States The collection of crime data in the United States is carried out through different approaches including Uniform Crime Reports and the National Incident-Based Reporting System, which also act as the two primary sources of crime data for crime reporting. The data obtained from these sources are used for research and documentation of crime status at the county, state, and national levels. Notably, the National
Crime Causation Diversion: Comparison of Juvenile Diversion, Intervention, And Prevention Programs Operating in California The objective of this study is to compare juvenile diversion, intervention, and prevention programs operating California. This study will examine how programs work to reduce juvenile crime and then conduct an analysis of the relationship between program premise and goals and one of more major causes of juvenile delinquent behavior. One of the provisions to juvenile offenders is
Crime and Intelligence Analysis The Roles of Crime Analysis and Intelligence Analysis in the Future of Policing and Homeland Security The state of this country after the September 11 attacks was of utter shock and disbelief at what had taken place in New York City. One of the most important questions on everybody's mind was whether the United States was safe from another such attack. This question of safety is one that
Crime Scene Investigations: Many crime scene investigations revolved around safeguarding the crime scenes, protecting physical evidence, and gathering and transferring the evidence for scientific evaluation. This process is based on the role that physical evidence plays in the overall investigation and determination of a suspected criminal activity. Notably, the ability for physical evidence to play its role in the overall investigation process is dependent on actions that are taken early enough
In other words, there is a preoccupation with repeat offenders and the first time offenders seem to get less severe penalties. As crime levels continue to rise although the media tends to report the opposite, citizens seem more dedicated to getting even first time offenders off of the streets. References Carlsmith, Kevin J., Darley, John M., & Robinson, Paul H. (2002). Why Do We Punish? Deterrence and Just Deserts as Motives