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.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Modus Operandi Information
3. Anatomy of a Crime Pattern
4. Forensic Evidence
5. Physical Description
6. Offender Characteristics
7. Victim Vulnerabilities
8. Victim-Offender Relationship
9. Lifestyle and Employment
10. Vehicle Description
11. Impersonation, Lies, and Disguise
12. Approach and Escape
13. Entry, Search, and Exit
14. Tools and Equipment
15. Signature Behaviors
16. Weapons
17. Force and Physical Trauma
18. Knowledge and Skills
19. Group Affiliation
20. Travel
21. Communication
22. Location
23. Time and Conditions
24. Opportunity
25. Property
26. Commodity Flow and Markets
27. Concealment Methods
28. Murder
29. Sexual Assault
30. Assault
31. Robbery
32. Burglary
33. Larceny/Theft
34. Theft of and from Vehicles
35. Arson
36. Fraud
37. Identity Theft
38. Counterfeiting
39. Intellectual Property Crimes
40. Money Laundering
41. Illegal Gambling
42. Illegal Pornography
43. Prostitution
44. Quality of Life Crimes
45. Drugs and Alcohol Crimes
46. Cybercrime
47. Hate Crimes 256
48. Terrorism and Violent Extremism
49. Drug Trafficking
50. Firearm Trafficking
51. Human Trafficking and Smuggling
52. Wildlife, Forest, and Fisheries Crimes
53. Environmental Crimes
54. Cultural Property Crimes
55. Next
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