Gang-Related Crimes Coding Quiz
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According to the Chief of Detectives, what is the likely reason for the disparity between the increase in citywide victims shot and the decrease in gang-related victims shot?

  • Improper assessment of crime connections
  • Increase in overall crime rates
  • Inconsistent coding of gang-related crimes (correct)
  • Decrease in gang activity
  • What does the Chief of Detectives emphasize as critical for accurately capturing gang-related crime and arrests?

  • Familiarity with definitions of gang-related crimes (correct)
  • Use of the Cal Gangs System
  • High degree of gang expertise
  • Thorough investigations by field personnel
  • According to the Department Manual, when can a crime be classified as gang-related?

  • When the crime is reported as gang-related
  • When the crime involves firearms
  • When the suspect or victim is an active or affiliate gang member (correct)
  • When the crime occurs in a specific area
  • According to the text, crimes consistent with gang activity may include all of the following EXCEPT:

    <p>A statement indicating gang involvement was made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for approving the gang-related crime classification and ensuring that all gang-related statistical crimes are MO coded '0906' in the Consolidated Crime Analysis Database (CCAD)?

    <p>The Area Gang Impact Team (GIT) Officer in Charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following crimes are NOT considered statistically monitored gang-related crimes by the Department?

    <p>Burglary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when would a crime committed by a former gang member who has been inactive for several years include MO Code '0906'?

    <p>If other specific gang-related criteria are indicated</p> Signup and view all the answers

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