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| Elements of Larceny and Theft |
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Definition
1. Felonious stealing, taking, carrying, leading or driving away.
2. Of anothers personal good or property.
3. Valued above or below a specific amount.
4. With the intent to permanently deprive owner of the property or goods. |
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| In what way is fraud different from other forms of theft? |
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Definition
| Fraud is the intentional deception to cause a person to give up property or some lawful right. |
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Term
| What constitutes counterfeiting and what can be counterfeited? |
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Definition
| It is a form of fraud generally in the form of money. It can pertain to anything of value. The Secret Service specializes in this. |
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Term
| What types of crime fall under white collar crime? |
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Definition
- Security and Commodities Fraud
- Insurance
- Healthcare and Medical
- Consumer
- Bankruptcy
- Computer related
- Bank
- Bribes, kick-backs and payoffs
- Money Laundering
- Election Law
- Copyright Violations
- Environmental Crimes
- Receiving stolen property
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Term
| Characteristics of Shoplifters |
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Definition
- Taking lots of clothes into changing room.
- Wearing baggy clothes.
- Carrying an excessively large purse.
- Suspicious Behavior
- Paying more attention to staff and cameras then merchandise.
- Work in teams (one provides distraction).
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Term
| What is a VIN and why is it important? |
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Definition
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| Major reasons for motor vehicles theft. |
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Definition
- Joyriding
- Transportation
- Strip for parts
- Used to commit another crime
- Resale car for profit
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| What agencies can assist in the investigation of stolen vehicles? |
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Definition
- FBI
- State Police/Highway Patrol
- National Insurance Crime Bureau
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Term
| What other vehicles can be stolen? |
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Definition
Anything with a motor.
- Boats, motorcycles, aircraft, ATV's, snowmobiles
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Term
| What optional numbers can be found on motor vehicles? |
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Definition
Engine numbers, Engine production code numbers, Unit production code numbers. |
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Term
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Definition
| On dashboard, door tag (can be decal), under hood. |
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Term
| How are VIN plates sheld onto vehicles? |
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Definition
| With rivets which are specific to the make, model and year of the vehicle. |
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