Motor Vehicle Theft and Unauthorized Use Quiz

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According to the text, who is responsible for determining the correct UCR Crime Class (CC) code for each crime report?

The Chief of Police

The Federal Bureau of Investigation

The Watch Commander (correct)

The California Department of Justice

What is the purpose of the Notice from the Chief of Police?

To establish Department responsibilities and procedures for the classification of crimes (correct)

To collect crime, arrest, and clearance information

To emphasize the importance of statistical accuracy

To supersede previous directives

Which agency is mandated to collect crime, arrest, and clearance information on certain offenses in California?

The California Department of Justice (correct)

The Watch Commander

The Office of the Chief of Police

The Federal Bureau of Investigation

According to the text, who is responsible for maintaining the proper UCR classification of reports?

Watch Commander Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is the primary UCR CC code based on?

The highest UCR offense under the UCR Hierarchy Rule Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who should review the title of the Investigative Report or arrest report to determine if additional CC codes are required?

Records Unit Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is responsible for reclassifying reports that have been incorrectly titled or misclassified?

Principal Records Clerk Signup and view all the answers

Which code is used to classify the crime of oral copulation in cases where the victim is incapacitated due to alcohol or drugs?

CC 820 Signup and view all the answers

Which code is used to classify the crime of sodomy?

CC 821 Signup and view all the answers

Which code is used to classify the crime of indecent exposure?

CC 850 Signup and view all the answers

According to the UCR page 42, what is the definition of burglary?

The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft. Signup and view all the answers

According to the UCR page 45, how is theft from a building defined?

A theft from within a building that is open to the general public or where the offender has legal access. Signup and view all the answers

According to the UCR page 30, how is criminal homicide defined?

The willful (nonnegligent) killing of one human being by another. Signup and view all the answers

According to the UCR page 31, how is manslaughter by gross negligence defined?

The killing of another human being by gross negligence. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the UCR definition of Theft From Building?

The theft of articles from within a building that is open to the general public or where the offender has legal access. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the UCR definition of Shoplift?

The theft of goods or merchandise exposed for sale. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the UCR definition of Pickpocket?

The theft of articles from a person by stealth. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the UCR definition of Burglary / Theft From Motor Vehicle?

The theft of articles from a motor vehicle, whether locked or unlocked. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following weapons is NOT included in the category of 'Other Dangerous Weapons'?

BB gun Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following is the definition of Aggravated Assault?

An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury, usually accompanied by the use of a weapon or means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a factor in determining whether an assault is classified as Aggravated Assault or Other - Simple Assault?

The severity of the injuries sustained by the victim Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following is the definition of Other - Simple Assault?

All assaults and attempted assaults which do not involve the use of a firearm or severe or aggravated bodily injury. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the UCR definition of Motor Vehicle Theft?

The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle, which is defined as a self-propelled vehicle that runs on land surface and not on rails. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the UCR definition of Embezzlement?

The unlawful misappropriation or misapplication of money, property, or some other thing of value entrusted to one's care, custody, or control. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the UCR definition of Identity Theft?

The intentional perversion of the truth for the purpose of inducing another person or entity to part with something of value or to surrender a legal right. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the UCR definition of Larceny Theft?

The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another. Signup and view all the answers