Missing persons procedure
List two factors generally considered to classify a missing person as high risk
Any two from; Age, time since last contact, mental health conditions, individuals who require medical assistance, behavioural changes
What is a "pump and dump"?
A type of securities fraud that involves the artificial inflation (“pump”) of the price of a security through false, misleading, or exaggerated statements regarding the security's price.
Name three types of offences against property
- Robbery - Theft - Cheating
This famous U.S. agency, created in 1908, investigates crimes such as terrorism and cybercrime.
FBI
In missing persons cases what does the "golden hours" typically refer to?
first 24-48 hour period in which immediate action is required
What is a "Ponzi scheme"
Promises returns to earlier investors by using money from newer investors.
What’s difference between theft and robbery?
Theft is taking someone’s property without force and vice versa.
A crime committed in the heat of passion without prior intent is referred to as this type of murder.
Manslaughter, accept homicide
In cases of abduction chances of survival decrease significantly after being moved to a second location. Why?
An area that the perpetrator is comfortable in
Can control many variables compared to unpredictable outdoors or sight of abduction
Likely less witnesses or potential for outside help
List two common examples of financial crime:
Fraud, money laundering, insider trading, tax evasion, Embezzlement
Difference between battery and assault
The key difference between battery and assault is that battery involves actual physical contact or harm, while assault is the threat or attempt of harm without necessarily making contact.
This legal term refers to the temporary release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence, typically under supervision.
Parole
List two actions typically taken in high risk cases
Rapid action, deploying police personnel to canvass the last known location, contacting and interviewing close associates
Singapore specific: heavy reliance on the CCTV network (Polcam system), videos from public transport, stores and businesses etc can be used to track movements
Rapid search of the persons home and belongings
In case of dangerous terrain (factor in categorising as high risk) drones may be used to survey difficult environments
What is a general definition of 'white collar crime"?
non-violent, financially motivated crimes committed by individuals, businesses, or government officials in professional settings.
What is the entire Singapore criminal law based on?
Penal code
This term describes the scientific study of the time since death by examining insect activity on a corpse.
Forensic entomology
What typically happens after the "critical week" and beyond?
Chances of being found alive decreases
Shift towards a long-term case
Cold case protocols
Increasing concern for foul play
Long term psychological impacts for families
What is the white collar crime investigation agency in Singapore?
The Commercial Affairs Department (CAD)
What is the difference between Actus reus and mens reas?
Actus Reus focuses on the "what" of the crime (the action), while Mens Rea emphasizes the "why" (the intent or state of mind). Both elements must typically be present for a defendant to be found guilty of a crime.
In this classic criminological experiment, college students were assigned the roles of prisoners and guards to study the effects of power dynamics and authority. What was the name of the experiment?
Stanford Prison Experiment