Full Description
Elements of Crime Patterns is the first detailed compendium of the specific elements and variables of crime patterns. It articulates tacit and implicit knowledge about what crime patterns consist of and contains a wealth of information illustrating what could be in a crime pattern. It details the offender and victim, location and time, weapons, tools, equipment, travel, communication, and methods used to commit crimes. The behaviors in 27 crime categories are succinctly but specifically examined, from robbery, burglary, and cybercrime to sexual assault, terrorism, and drug trafficking. This book serves as an "anatomy book" of crimes and as a type of diagnostic manual. To diagnose crime patterns more accurately, it is wise to obtain a thorough grasp of their possible parts and what these parts might look like. By recognizing crime patterns sooner, we increase the likelihood of preventing crimes, apprehending criminals, understanding problems, and developing more effective crime reduction tactics and policies. So much basic information in one place allows those who work in policing to formulate better questions when working in traditional ways and when interacting with artificial intelligence systems. Novices to the subject will gain foundational knowledge. Experienced police officers, investigators, and analysts will utilize the book as a comprehensive reference tool. Criminal justice students, teachers, and researchers will learn the ins and outs of crime patterns. Instructor resources can be found at routledge.com/9781041217312, offering a syllabus, instructor guides, exercises, case studies, slide decks, and other resources for teaching and training using this book.
Contents
Part 1: Overview 1. Introduction 2. Modus Operandi Information 3. The Anatomy of a Crime Pattern 4. Linking Crimes 5. Dependent Criminological Theories 6. Dependent Policing Approaches Part 2: Basic Elements 7. Forensic Evidence 8. Physical Description 9. Offender Characteristics 10. Victim Vulnerabilities 11. Victim-Offender Relationship 12. Lifestyle and Employment 13. Vehicle Description 14. Deception 15. Approach and Escape 16. Entry, Search, and Exit 17. Tools and Equipment 18. Signature Behaviors 19. Weapons 20. Force and Physical Trauma 21. Knowledge and Skills 22. Group Affiliation 23. Travel 24. Communication 25. Location 26. Time and Conditions 27. Opportunity 28. Property 29. Commodity Flow and Markets 30. Concealment Methods Part 3: Crime Elements 31. Murder 32. Sexual Assault 33. Assault 34. Robbery 35. Burglary 36. Larceny/Theft 37. Theft of and from Vehicles 38. Arson 39. Fraud 40. Identity Theft 41. Counterfeiting 42. Intellectual Property Crimes 43. Money Laundering 44. Illegal Gambling 45. Illegal Pornography 46. Prostitution 47. Quality of Life Crimes 48. Drug and Alcohol Crimes 49. Cybercrime 50. Hate Crimes 51. Terrorism and Violent Extremism 52. Drug Trafficking 53. Firearm Trafficking 54. Human Trafficking and Smuggling 55. Wildlife, Forest, and Fisheries Crime 56. Environmental Crimes 57. Cultural Property Crimes Part 4: Moving Forward 58. Implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence 59. Next
