CJ 230 Principles of Investigation

Worksheet: Chapter 9

1) Describe what the Crime Stoppers organization does:

2) How can television aid in solving crimes?

3) What is an AMBER Alert and what is the theory behind it?

4) After a stranger abduction, what is the time-frame for the child to be harmed?

5) What is the organization NCMEC?

6) What are the limitations to the strategies of "Have you seen me" mailings and police "Most Wanted" crime lists?

7) What are the 4 types of confidential informants?

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8) What are the criteria that characterizes a gang?

9) Identify the following:

a) Crime Analysis:

b) GIS:

c) ViCAP:

10) During an investigation, when is the best time to use a psychic and why?