A method of criminal investigation relying on measuring bony parts of the body
What is anthropometry
100
Statements, objects, etc. that prove or disprove a legal controversy
What is evidence?
100
This search pattern consists of walking an area in strips, then overlapping the strips. This method is well suited for clearly defined areas, such as lawns and alleys
What is a grid pattern?
100
This database, limited to police only, contains national information on wanted persons, stolen property, etc.
What is the National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
100
This crime involves the illegal or forcible entry of a home in order to commit a crime inside.
What is burglary?
200
This man operated the first private detective agency in North America, and was contracted by the Federal Government and the Toronto Police
Who is Alan Pinkerton?
200
This is another word for a theory as to how somethign happened
What is a hypothesis?
200
This theory, developed by a French criminalist, states that a person cannot enter an area without leaving part of himself behind, and taking a part of the area with him.
What is Locard's Exchange Theory?
200
This person provides information on crime to the police, for a variety of reasons.
What is an informant?
200
These marks are often found at a burglary entry point, and provide valuable physical evidence
What are tool marks?
300
This is another word for "method of operation"
What is modus operandi?
300
This is a type of evidence that can be handled and measured
What is physical evidence?
300
This Supreme Court case mandates police to advise arrested suspects of their rights prior to questioning
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
300
This method of information gathering uses devices that record sounds and images. The devices are usually hidden.
What is electronic surveillance?
300
This person is in the business of buying and selling stolen property
What is a "fence"
400
A reasoning process characterized by fair-mindedness, intellectual caution, and an openness to question assumed beliefs
What is critical thinking?
400
These are considered the most accurate of investigation documents
What are field notes?
400
This is a conversation designed to obtain additional information about a case
What is an interview?
400
This method of communication is used more frequently in police departments to distribute information
What is email
400
This crime is the forcible taking of property from a person, with or without a weapon
What is a robbery?
500
This is the study of rightful and wrongful conduct as it applies to investigators
What is investigative ethics?
500
This document is based on all investigative efforts done on a case
What is a police report?
500
This is a highly focused conversation with a person suspected of committing a crime. It's purpose is to obtain incriminating information or a confession.
What is an interrogation?
500
This method of harassment uses computer networks, social media, etc. to instill fear into victims
What is cyberstalking?
500
These marks found on fired bullets allow scientists to link the bullet to the weapon that fired it