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What do the police use the UCR and NIBRS systems for?
They use them to collect and report information regarding crime.
What event caused the crime rate to drop in the 1940's?
WWII.
What actions were taken regarding law enforcement and the justice system between 1990 and 2018?
The justice system was expanded and police funding for personnel was increased.
What are the two main types of crimes?
Violent crimes and property crimes
What is the capital of France?
Paris.
How do crime statistics help police and researchers look at crime over time?
They help police and researchers see how crime has changed over time, such as determining whether crime is increasing or decreasing.
What population shift caused almost every crime to go up between the 1960's and 1990's?
Soldiers returning from WWII started families and caused a "baby boom." By 1960, those babies grew up into teenagers and began engaging in illegal activities.
Why is online crime like cyber bullying difficult to measure?
Traditional crime reports are not able to fully track online offenses.
What is a violent crime?
A crime that involves force or a threat against a person, such as assault or rape.
If a fire started up as you were making dinner what should you do first?
A: Run outside
B: Use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire
C: Turn off the heat source
D: Panic
C: Turn off the heat source
What two factors can affect the accuracy or outcome of crime statistics?
Statistics can be affected by whether people report crimes and how police record them.
What three factors caused crime to drop heavily during the 1990s and 2000s?
Crime dropped heavily due to strict sentencing, better policing, and a strong economy.
What specific pattern has been observed regarding murder rates in some cities?
Some cities have experienced higher murder rates even while the overall crime rate has declined.
what is a property crime?
A crime involving the theft or destruction of property without force or threats such as theft or arson.
How many months in a year have 31 days?
7
What types of technology do police use to collect information and investigate crimes?
Security cameras, surveillance equipment, the internet, and DNA evidence.
Why might crime rise again in the current era?
Crime might rise again due to financial problems, fewer jobs, and the emergence of cyber crimes.
What example is used to demonstrate that random violence can have major impacts and what type of event was it?
The 2017 Las Vegas shooting is used as an example of a mass shooting event that shows the major impacts of random violence.
What does the crime clock show?
It's based on crimes reported or discovered by police but it does not show changes in crime over time.
What is smaller?
A: Atom
B: Molecule
C: Cell
D: A tree
A: Atom
Why are crime rates usually shown as the number of crimes per 100,000 people?
It makes it easier to compare different areas.
Looking at the timeline, which specific generation's transition into their teenage years is blamed for the crime spike that started in 1960?
The "baby boom" generation.
What global crime issue is specifically mentioned regarding Mexico?
Mexico continues to face serious violence stemming from drug cartels and organized crime.
What is a clearance rate?
The percentage of reported crimes that are considered solved usually through an arrest or an exceptional clearance.
What is The Sun?
A star.