The name given to when police asks a suspect or witness questions:
interrogation
question a suspect
A "light penalty" for some crimes is to do something for other people, like...
community service
Police brutality involves a lot of violence while...; brute force is unnecessary if they are in handcuffs.
arresting a suspect
They _________ do this to Janet, she never hurt anyone! (not possible)
can't
I __________ call the police! I just saw a burglar enter that house. (certain)
must
If a suspect is found guilty, they will...
go to jail
Another way people can pay for their crimes is to give money to the government, ... is usually a slap on the wrist.
paying a fine
If you steal a person, you are a...
thief
When a person is being accused of a crime, they usually will be put in front of a judge to tell their side of the story. This is called...
go on a trial
It ________ be your imagination, there's no one around us in this forest. (a possibility)
may
might
If I say someone was absolved from the accusations, that means the person is...
innocent
I read recently that in the USA, police don't ... many ..., it's only 2%!
solve crimes
A ... is a person who deliberately destroys or damages property belonging to others. (according to dictionary)
vandal
Another heinous crime is to take someone by force. ... is one of the most common crimes (and the highest number of it, comes from one of the parents taking the child away after a divorce!)
kidnapping
To ... ... ..., you have to be smarter than the thief.
catch a thief
When you commit an action that is punishable by law you commit a...
crime
Police says to always call them, when you see a suspicious person. If you ..., call them!
suspect someone
A heinous crime is a type of crime that involve a serious injury or death. One of the most "practiced" crimes is m...
murder
Not any person can ..., it's something better done by professionals. You can damage the crime scene, drive away suspects, etc.
investigate a crime
I ___________ never call the airport police, what if that person comes after me? (possibility)
could
One of the many jobs police has is to ..., because without them, they cannot accuse anyone.
look for clues
If a suspect is not innocent, that makes them...
guilty
Another word for thief is a..., that's usually when there's use of force or threat.
robber
pickpocketing
We ______ ______ commit any crimes. (prohibition)
must not