Key Terms
Material used to incapacitate a victim during the course of a robbery.
Binding Material
Robberies are somewhat more likely to occur at walk-up ATMs than at drive-through ones and about 15 percent of victims are injured.
What is the average loss resulting from ATM robberies?
A) Less than $40
B) Between $100 and $200
C) Between $500 and $1000
D) Over $1000
Answer B - (Page 282)
The purpose of a second ________ is to correct any errors in the original transmission and provide district officers with additional details.
Broadcast (Page 287)
________ drivers are vulnerable to vehicle robbery because they are required to work alone and cruise all areas of town.
Taxi (Ride shares) (Page 284)
Canvassing the area surrounding the location of the robbery must be the last priority in a robbery investigation.
False (Page 288)
The act of illegally entering a private and occupied dwelling with violent intent for the purpose of committing a crime against the occupants such as robbery, assault, rape, murder, or kidnapping.
Home Invasion
How often do bank robberies occur?
A) Bank robberies are relatively common: about one of every five robberies is of a bank.
B) Bank robberies are relatively common: about two of every five robberies are of a bank.
C) Bank robberies are relatively uncommon: only about two of every 100 robberies are of a bank.
D) Bank robberies are relatively uncommon: only about two of every 1000 robberies are of a bank.
Answer C (Page 278)
Most bank robberies are ________ offenses; not state offenses.
Federal (Page 278)
Most street robberies occur in ________ areas; not suburbs.
Urban (Page 283)
The value of fingerprints at a robbery crime scene is immense, and it is vital to conduct a thorough search of all surfaces.
True (Page 289)
A strong arm robbery.
Muggings.
While a family was away, two men broke inside their single family home through a basement window. Once inside, the perpetrators took guns, jewelry, and cash and left the premises. There were no witnesses. When the husband came home for lunch, he discovered the crime and reported it to police saying, "We were robbed!"
What crime was committed?
A) Robbery
B) Arson
C) Burglary
D) Home-Invasion Robbery
Answer C (Page 276)
Most ATM robberies involve robbing people of cash after they have made a withdrawal.
True (Page 282)
________ invasions represent a growing problem in communities across the nation and involve a robbery of a home while people are in the house.
Home (Page 284)
It is appropriate to ask a witness, "What were the most noticeable features of the robber's face?"
True (Page 290)
A robber who steals to obtain small amounts of money when he or she identifies what seems to be a vulnerable target.
Opportunistic Robber.
Which of the following traits describes a robber who researches the target, wears a disguise, and plans an escape?
A) Opportunistic
B) Desperate
C) Professional
D) Alcoholic
Answer C (Page 279)
When obtaining description information, officers should not separate witnesses.
False (Page 287)
A(n) ________ robbery typically involves petty extortion of students or teachers.
School (Page 285)
Most robberies result in physical harm to the victims.
False (276)
A type of robbery whereby the robbers approach a car, break the window, and hold up the driver at gunpoint.
Smash and Grab Robbery.
Which of the following is most likely typical of an amateur bank robber?
A) Shows evidence of planning
B) Uses physical and verbal threats
C) Lives near the target bank
D) Hits multiple teller windows
Answer C (Page 286)
Robbery is essentially the same crime as burglary, a crime involving theft of property.
False (Page276)
The careers of armed robbers can be seen on a(n) ________ scale, with particular characteristics varying as more robbery offenses are committed over time.
Progressive (Page 286)
Bank robberies are usually fast, low-risk crimes because employees are trained to comply with a robber's demands.
True (Page 279)