Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an explanation as to why innocent people confess to crimes during a police investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  tunnel vision 
B)  sleep deprivation 
C)  mental impairment 
D)  drug or alcohol addiction or withdrawal 
A)  tunnel vision 
B)  sleep deprivation 
C)  mental impairment 
D)  drug or alcohol addiction or withdrawal

Question 2

Describe the Mr.Big technique and discuss two issues with its use as an investigative technique by making reference to the cases provided on pp.293-294 of the textbook.

Accepted Answer

The Mr.Big technique is a controversial

Question 3

Compare and contrast problem-oriented special units and method-oriented special units.

Accepted Answer

Problem-oriented investigative units are

Question 4

Which of the following is defined as "police units that are distinguished by specialized equipment and tactics"?

Accepted Answer

A)  method-oriented special units 
B)  process-oriented special units 
C)  method-oriented investigative units 
D)  process-oriented investigative units 
A)  method-oriented special units 
B)  process-oriented special units 
C)  method-oriented investigative units 
D)  process-oriented investigative units

Question 5

The Criminal Code was amended in 2001 to allow police to obtain warrants for bodily substances that enable DNA analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Canadian courts have accepted DNA testing since 1983.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It is not unusual for homicide investigations to cost $1 million.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which section of the Criminal Code contains a controversial provision that allows undercover officers and informants to commit acts that are criminal (except violence)?

Accepted Answer

A)  section 23 
B)  section 24 
C)  section 25 
D)  section 26 
A)  section 23 
B)  section 24 
C)  section 25 
D)  section 26

Question 9

Which of the following is defined as "investigative units that focus on specific types of offenders or criminal activities"?

Accepted Answer

A)  disorder-oriented special units 
B)  problem-oriented special units 
C)  problem-oriented investigative units 
D)  disorder-oriented investigative units 
A)  disorder-oriented special units 
B)  problem-oriented special units 
C)  problem-oriented investigative units 
D)  disorder-oriented investigative units

Question 10

Legal provisions have been in place since 2011 for Canadian police to use familial DNA to identify suspects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is defined as "cases in which the suspect is unknown and extensive investigation is required"?

Accepted Answer

A)  blind investigations 
B)  forensic investigations 
C)  whodunit investigations 
D)  get off your ass-knock on doors investigations 
A)  blind investigations 
B)  forensic investigations 
C)  whodunit investigations 
D)  get off your ass-knock on doors investigations

Question 12

There are national standards and protocols in place in Canada for the recruitment and management of informants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What does ViCLAS stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Violent Crime Linkages Access System 
B)  Violent Crime Linkages Analysis System 
C)  Violent Criminals Linkages Access System 
D)  Violent Criminals Linkages Analysis System 
A)  Violent Crime Linkages Access System 
B)  Violent Crime Linkages Analysis System 
C)  Violent Criminals Linkages Access System 
D)  Violent Criminals Linkages Analysis System

Question 14

Which general type of evidence category do Twitter and Facebook images belong to?

Accepted Answer

A)  artifact sources 
B)  networking sources 
C)  social media sources 
D)  documentary sources 
A)  artifact sources 
B)  networking sources 
C)  social media sources 
D)  documentary sources

Question 15

Interviewing skills are a key component of police recruit training and in-service training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT an explanation as to why innocent people confess to crimes during a police investigation?

Describe the Mr.Big technique and discuss two issues with its use as an investigative technique by making reference to the cases provided on pp.293-294 of the textbook.

Compare and contrast problem-oriented special units and method-oriented special units.

Which of the following is defined as "police units that are distinguished by specialized equipment and tactics"?

The Criminal Code was amended in 2001 to allow police to obtain warrants for bodily substances that enable DNA analysis.

Canadian courts have accepted DNA testing since 1983.

It is not unusual for homicide investigations to cost $1 million.

Which section of the Criminal Code contains a controversial provision that allows undercover officers and informants to commit acts that are criminal (except violence)?

Which of the following is defined as "investigative units that focus on specific types of offenders or criminal activities"?

Legal provisions have been in place since 2011 for Canadian police to use familial DNA to identify suspects.

Which of the following is defined as "cases in which the suspect is unknown and extensive investigation is required"?

There are national standards and protocols in place in Canada for the recruitment and management of informants.

What does ViCLAS stand for?

Which general type of evidence category do Twitter and Facebook images belong to?

Interviewing skills are a key component of police recruit training and in-service training.

Considering Police Work

The Origins and Evolution of Police Work

Contemporary Canadian Policing

Police Ethics and Accountability

The Police Occupation

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Exam 10: Case Investigation

Which of the following is NOT an explanation as to why innocent people confess to crimes during a police investigation?

Describe the Mr.Big technique and discuss two issues with its use as an investigative technique by making reference to the cases provided on pp.293-294 of the textbook.

Compare and contrast problem-oriented special units and method-oriented special units.

Which of the following is defined as "police units that are distinguished by specialized equipment and tactics"?

The Criminal Code was amended in 2001 to allow police to obtain warrants for bodily substances that enable DNA analysis.

Canadian courts have accepted DNA testing since 1983.

It is not unusual for homicide investigations to cost $1 million.

Which section of the Criminal Code contains a controversial provision that allows undercover officers and informants to commit acts that are criminal (except violence)?

Which of the following is defined as "investigative units that focus on specific types of offenders or criminal activities"?

Legal provisions have been in place since 2011 for Canadian police to use familial DNA to identify suspects.

Which of the following is defined as "cases in which the suspect is unknown and extensive investigation is required"?

There are national standards and protocols in place in Canada for the recruitment and management of informants.

What does ViCLAS stand for?

Which general type of evidence category do Twitter and Facebook images belong to?

Interviewing skills are a key component of police recruit training and in-service training.

Considering Police Work

The Origins and Evolution of Police Work

Contemporary Canadian Policing

Police Ethics and Accountability

The Police Occupation

Patrol and General Duty Policing

Police Powers and the Use of Force

Policing in the Community

Police Strategies

Going Forward: Critical Issues in Canadian Policing

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