Criminal Investigation: Theft and Property
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What is the crime committed when a person sells, transfers, distributes, or disposes of stolen property knowing or having reason to know that the property is in fact stolen?

  • Trespassing
  • Dealing in stolen property (correct)
  • Theft
  • Criminal Mischief

    • What should you do if a suspect resists reasonable efforts to recover stolen property?

  • Charge the suspect with resisting in addition to theft (correct)
  • Charge the suspect with theft only
  • Call for backup only
  • Let the suspect go with a warning

    • What is the goal of Lesson 2: Criminal Mischief, Trespassing, and Burglary?

  • To learn how to deal with stolen property
  • To learn how to respond to an incident involving criminal mischief, trespassing, or burglary (correct)
  • To learn how to investigate homicide crimes
  • To learn how to handle domestic violence cases

    • What is criminal mischief?

    <p>Willful and malicious destruction of property belonging to another person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you document in a criminal mischief report?

    <p>The injury or damage to the property, the property belonging to the complainant, and the willful and malicious intent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do during a neighborhood canvass in a criminal mischief investigation?

    <p>Gather information about the suspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of property is commonly trafficked in stolen goods?

    <p>Metals, electronics, jewelry, and firearms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to photograph the damage in a criminal mischief case?

    <p>To gather evidence for the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of services are included in the definition of theft?

    <p>Private, public, or government communication, transportation, power, water, or sanitation services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum value of property stolen that is considered a first-degree misdemeanor of petit theft?

    <p>$100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of theft if the person who commits petit theft has two or more convictions for any theft?

    <p>Third-degree felony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the definition of grand theft?

    <p>Theft of property valued at $750 or more, or the theft of an item specified by statute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information can a victim of theft provide to help the investigation?

    <p>A description of the stolen property, including unique characteristics or serial numbers, and the last time and place they saw it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of theft of property valued at less than $100?

    <p>Second-degree misdemeanor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the definition of theft?

    <p>Theft of property, funds, or assets, and identity theft and fraud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a business operator and an officer be held criminally or civilly liable for false arrest, false imprisonment, or unlawful detention?

    <p>When they fail to follow the terms of the statute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reclassification of theft if the victim is a person 65 or older?

    <p>To a higher degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in responding to a theft incident?

    <p>Contact the complainant, store manager, or loss prevention officer (LPO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the suspect is still on the scene?

    <p>Obtain a suspect statement before making the arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should a backup officer be called?

    <p>To assist with recovering and photographing evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of theft involves hijacking of delivery trucks or their cargo?

    <p>Retail theft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can a person be arrested for retail theft without a warrant?

    <p>Only when the offense is not committed in the presence of the officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be obtained to document the value of stolen property?

    <p>A receipt or itemized list of items stolen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be notified if an arrest is made or if more resources are needed?

    <p>The supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common element among trespassing offenses that are misdemeanors?

    <p>Entering a property with the intent to commit a crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a trespassing offense that is a felony in Florida?

    <p>Trespassing on a designated, posted agriculture site for testing and research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can a person be guilty of trespassing on a school campus?

    <p>If they are not authorized, licensed, or invited to enter or stay on the campus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a trespassing offense that is a felony in Florida?

    <p>Refusing to leave a residential property after being warned by law enforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of being given a warning by law enforcement to leave a property?

    <p>The person can be guilty of trespassing if they refuse to leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a trespassing offense that is a felony in Florida involving a specific type of property?

    <p>A designated, posted agriculture site for testing and research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can a transient person be guilty of trespassing on a residential property?

    <p>If they refuse to leave after being directed by law enforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common element among trespassing offenses that are felonies?

    <p>Trespassing on a specific type of property that is heavily protected by law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when responding to a credit card fraud incident?

    <p>Ask the complainant if they are still in possession of the card and document this in your report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do after taking the initial complaint for credit card fraud?

    <p>File an incident report and provide a case number to the complainant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common tactic used by perpetrators of telephone scams?

    <p>Threatening to arrest the victim unless they pay a fictitious debt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services for telephone scams?

    <p>It allows the perpetrator to create a phone number that can be used anywhere in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to be aware of the true location and identity of the user when responding to an incident involving digital communication?

    <p>Because the user's true location and identity can easily be hidden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you advise the complainant to do to prevent further transactions on their account?

    <p>Contact their financial institution and place a hold on any more transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do after taking the initial complaint for credit card fraud?

    <p>Assign the case to an economic crime investigator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you ask the complainant when responding to a credit card fraud incident?

    <p>If they want to prosecute the suspect when identified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Theft

    • Repairs or improvements to property, professional services, and private/public/government services can be considered theft.
    • Lodging accommodations, admissions to places of exhibition or entertainment, and communication services can also be considered theft.
    • If the value of the stolen property is 100ormore,butlessthan100 or more, but less than 100ormore,butlessthan750, it is considered a first-degree misdemeanor of petit theft.
    • If the person who commits petit theft has two or more convictions for any theft, it becomes a third-degree felony.
    • Theft of property valued at less than $100, or if the value of the property cannot be established, is a second-degree misdemeanor.
    • Grand theft involves the theft of an item with a value of $750 or more, or the theft of an item specified by statute regardless of its value.
    • Grand theft can be a felony of first, second, or third degree.
    • Theft also includes identity theft and fraud.
    • Florida law reclassifies theft to a higher degree if the victim is a person 65 or older.

    Responding to a Theft

    • Contact the complainant, store manager, or loss prevention officer upon arrival.
    • Obtain a verbal statement to determine if a crime has been committed.
    • Ask if there is any video of the incident and if the suspect is still on the scene.
    • Identify any other witnesses and review surveillance videos.
    • If the suspect is on the scene, obtain a suspect statement before making the arrest.
    • Follow the principles of procedural justice when interacting with the suspect.
    • Try to obtain official witness statements.
    • Photograph the items before returning any stolen property.
    • Obtain a receipt or itemized list of items stolen to document their value.

    Retail Theft

    • A business can also be a victim of theft through shoplifting, embezzlement, or skimming from cash registers or petty cash.
    • You can arrest someone for retail theft without a warrant even when the offense is not committed in your presence.

    Dealing in Stolen Property

    • Metals, electronics, jewelry, and firearms are commonly trafficked stolen items.
    • When a person sells, transfers, distributes, or otherwise disposes of stolen property knowing or having reason to know that the property is in fact stolen, this person commits the crime of dealing in stolen property.

    Criminal Mischief

    • Criminal mischief is the willful and malicious destruction of property belonging to another person.
    • It can include injury or damage to property, such as graffiti or other acts of vandalism.
    • Document that the suspect injured or damaged real or personal property, and that the property belonged to the complainant.
    • Photograph the damage for your report.

    Trespassing

    • A person can be guilty of trespassing in several ways, including:
      • Entering and remaining on a property after being directed to leave by law enforcement.
      • Entering and remaining on a property with the intent to commit another offense.
      • Refusing to leave a residential property after being directed to do so by law enforcement.
      • Entering and remaining on a school campus without legitimate business to be there.
    • Some trespassing offenses are felonies, including:
      • 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.

    Credit Card Fraud

    • Ask the complainant if they are still in possession of the card and document this in your report.
    • Obtain the card number and expiration date on the card.
    • Determine if a crime actually occurred.
    • Explain to the victim that although the purchases may have been made out of state, you will file an incident report, which will provide a case number for them to submit to their financial institution.
    • Ask the victim if they want to prosecute the suspect when identified and document this in your incident report.

    Telephone Scams

    • Some phone or email solicitors misrepresent a bank, government agency, or relative and threaten to arrest the victim should they refuse to pay a fictitious debt or provide money to bail someone they know out of jail.
    • When responding to an incident involving any form of digital communication, be aware that the true location and identity of the user can easily be hidden.
    • Modern internet-based applications, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, allow someone to create a phone number and use it anywhere in the world where they can connect to the internet.

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