Burglary Investigation

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What is the primary complainant in most credit card offenses?

The issuing financial institution

The merchant where the credit card was fraudulently used

The account holder (correct)

The person whose name was forged on the card

What is skimming in the context of credit card fraud?

Extracting a customer's credit card information using a device (correct)

Using a fake credit card to make a purchase

Forging a person's signature on a credit card

Stealing a credit card from a victim's wallet

When does the use of a credit card become a felony?

When the suspect uses a victim's credit card to steal over $1000

When the suspect uses a victim's credit card within a six-month period, three times or more, or charges $100 or more (correct)

When the suspect uses a victim's credit card three times or more

When the suspect uses a victim's credit card to steal over $500

What is a common factor among trespassing offenses that are considered misdemeanors?

The person has been notified or posted notice against entering or remaining Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an economic crime investigator in fraud cases?

Investigating and following up on fraud incidents Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a felony trespassing offense?

Trespassing on a school campus without legitimate business Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for a student who is suspended or expelled and enters or stays on a school campus?

Misdemeanor Signup and view all the answers

How do suspects often obtain debit or credit cards?

Through falsified applications, burglary, theft, or robbery Signup and view all the answers

What is a trespassing offense that can be committed by a projectile?

Launching a projectile across someone else's land with the intent to take or kill an animal Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of how a thief may solicit a credit card number?

By calling unaware victims Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a felony trespassing offense?

Trespassing on a designated, posted domestic violence shelter Signup and view all the answers

What is the unlawful use of a credit card used to obtain?

Property, goods, or services Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after taking the initial complaint for a fraud incident?

Document the incident report and ask the complainant if they want to prosecute Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a trespassing offense that can be committed on a school campus?

Trespassing on a school campus while in possession of a firearm or weapon Signup and view all the answers

What is a trespassing offense that involves an airport?

Trespassing on a legally posted operational area of an airport with the intent to injure a person, damage property, or impede operations Signup and view all the answers

What is a trespassing offense that involves a transient person?

A transient person living in a residential property refuses to leave after law enforcement directed them to Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step when responding to a burglary in progress?

Notify your supervisor and call for backup Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if video footage of the incident provides a description of a suspect?

Immediately contact dispatch to initiate a BOLO Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a crime scene log?

To maintain the scene and ensure evidence is preserved Signup and view all the answers

What information should you obtain from the victim regarding stolen items?

The description, value, and serial numbers of the items Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when responding to a burglary in progress?

Officer safety Signup and view all the answers

Who may secure the scene and conduct an area canvass?

Backup officers Signup and view all the answers

When should you call for backup according to agency policies?

When indicated by agency policies and procedures Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the burglary occurred within the past several hours?

Immediately contact dispatch to initiate a BOLO Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary condition for a person's actions to be considered breach of the peace or disorderly conduct according to chapter 877, F.S.?

The action endangers the safety of another person or property and occurs in a public place or on public transportation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining if a person's action is breach of the peace or disorderly conduct?

Occurrence in a private place Signup and view all the answers

When can a person be arrested for disorderly conduct due to verbal actions?

When their words incite a reaction from onlookers that might create a danger to others Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between disorderly conduct and disorderly intoxication?

The element of intoxication Signup and view all the answers

What is required to document disorderly intoxication according to chapter 856, F.S.?

The suspect was intoxicated and endangered the safety of another person or property, or was intoxicated or drank alcohol in a public place and caused a public disturbance Signup and view all the answers

What does intoxication mean in the context of disorderly intoxication?

Losing normal control of one's body, mental faculties, or both after consuming substances Signup and view all the answers

Can a law enforcement officer be a victim of breach of the peace while on duty?

No Signup and view all the answers

What is the chapter number in the Florida Statutes that deals with disorderly intoxication?

856 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting the suspect's possession of drug paraphernalia?

To establish evidence for a misdemeanor charge Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement to consider an item as drug paraphernalia?

It must be used or intended to be used to deliver an illicit drug Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when responding to an incident involving possession of a controlled substance and the suspect is incapacitated?

Seek medical attention for the suspect Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for possessing drug paraphernalia?

Misdemeanor charge Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of drug paraphernalia?

A pipe used to deliver an illicit drug Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying various types of drug paraphernalia?

To recognize and document evidence in a drug-related incident Signup and view all the answers

What is drug paraphernalia used for?

To cultivate, harvest, manufacture, compound, and introduce a controlled substance into the human body Signup and view all the answers

Why might a pipe not be considered drug paraphernalia?

Because there is no evidence it is being used to deliver an illicit drug Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Trespassing

Trespassing offenses can be misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the location or intent.
Misdemeanor trespassing includes:
- Disregarding a notice against entering or remaining on a property.
- Entering and remaining on a property with the intent to commit another offense.
- Staying on premises after being warned by law enforcement.
- Refusing to leave a residential property after being directed to do so by law enforcement.
- Entering or staying on a school campus without authorization or legitimate business.
Felony trespassing includes:
- Trespassing on a designated, posted commercial horticulture property.
- Trespassing on a designated, posted agriculture site for testing and research.
- Trespassing on a designated, posted agricultural chemical manufacturing facility.
- Trespassing on school property while in possession of a firearm or weapon.
- Trespassing on a designated, posted domestic violence shelter.

Burglary

Burglary is a crime that can be investigated as in-progress or delayed.
If in-progress, notify supervisor, call for backup, set a perimeter, and request additional resources.
If not in-progress, obtain a statement from the victim, conduct a walk-through, and preserve evidence.
Determine the entry and exit points, note disturbed areas, and obtain detailed information from the victim.
Refer to the basic investigation flow chart for investigating this crime.

Responding to Burglary

Determine if the burglary is in-progress or delayed.
If in-progress, notify supervisor, call for backup, set a perimeter, and request additional resources.
If not in-progress, obtain a statement from the victim, conduct a walk-through, and preserve evidence.
Establish the time frame for the incident, ask the victim about entry and exit points, and note disturbed areas.

Archaeological Sites

Chapter 267, F.S. outlines prohibited practices on archaeological sites.
Determine if a crime has been committed and follow agency policies and procedures.
Ask the complainant or victim if they want to prosecute the suspect and document this in the incident report.

Credit Card Fraud

Credit card fraud is the unlawful use of a credit card to obtain property, goods, or services.
Elements of credit card fraud include:
- Unlawful or unauthorized use of information to obtain credit.
- Using a false, fictitious, revoked, or expired credit card.
- Using a credit card without the owner's authority.
Suspects may fraudulently obtain credit cards through falsified applications, burglary, theft, or robbery.
Skimming is a method of extracting customer credit card information using a skimming device.

Breach of the Peace or Disorderly Conduct

Chapter 877, F.S. outlines the elements of breach of the peace or disorderly conduct.
The person's actions must endanger the safety of another person or property and occur in a public place.
Disorderly conduct includes:
- Corrupting public morals.
- Outraging public sense of decency.
- Affecting the peace and quiet of people who may witness it.
- Engaging in a brawl or fight.

Disorderly Intoxication

Intoxication means losing normal control of one's body, mental faculties, or both due to substance consumption.
Disorderly intoxication includes:
- Endangering the safety of another person or property.
- Causing a public disturbance in a public place or public transportation.
Document that the suspect was intoxicated and endangered the safety of another person or property.

Drug Paraphernalia

Drug paraphernalia includes equipment, products, and materials used to:
- Plant, cultivate, manufacture, or produce controlled substances.
- Test, analyze, pack, or store controlled substances.
- Contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or introduce controlled substances into the human body.
Possession of drug paraphernalia is a misdemeanor.
Document that the suspect possesses any item used or intended to be used as drug paraphernalia.

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Learn about investigating burglary scenes, including determining if it's in progress or delayed, and obtaining statements from victims.