Question 1

Outline the ways that gangs are currently classified.

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Question 2

What are some of the special challenges involved in investigating illegal activities of gangs?

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Illegal activities of gangs usually invo...

Question 3

When dealing with gang members, it is important for officers to communicate their contempt for the individual and the gang.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A new breed of increasingly violent street gangs appearing through the country is _______________ gangs, whose members are generally young and particularly profit driven.

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Question 5

Research indicates that as a gang's organization increases, so does its level of criminal involvement.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are the two most common defenses cited for gang members in court?

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A)  self-defense and following the orders of gang leadership
B)  self-defense and being under the influence of alcohol/drugs
C)  being under the influence of alcohol/drugs and racial discrimination on the part of the police
D)  following the orders of gang leadership and racial discrimination on the part of the policeE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The threat of federal prison, especially one far distant from the member's home, has been shown to be an important deterrent of gang violence and is recognized as a valuable strategy for law enforcement to use in the war against gangs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a cult discussed in the text?

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A)  Crips
B)  666
C)  Bloods
D)  Branch DavidiansE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

The Crips are associated with:

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A)  green and yellow shirts.
B)  blue or purple bandannas.
C)  red or green colors.
D)  black and gold scarves or rags.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which model has been used to explain the relationship between gangs and crime?

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A)  enhancement model
B)  aggravation model
C)  criminal model
D)  professional modelE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Research has found minimal public support for harsher penalties for offenders who commit hate crimes in comparison to offenders who commit identical crimes with no biased motivation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Occult murders often involve stabbings or cuttings of cult members or former members.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Investigators dealing with youths they suspect may be engaging in cult- related activities should inquire into which of the following?

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A)  the movies the youths watch
B)  whether the youths have dabbled in astrology
C)  whether the youths play with board games
D)  whether the youths play with other childrenE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Describe the difference between a hate crime and a hate incident.

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A hate crime is a criminal offense again...

Question 15

What are the special challenges involved in investigating ritualistic crimes?

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Law enforcement officers may have diffic...

Question 16

Individuals involved in the occult are typically imaginative overachievers who possess high self-esteem.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following would be one of the signs of a ritualistic homicide?

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A)  missing personal items such as a wallet or watch
B)  urine or human or animal feces smeared on body
C)  handcuffs or other forms of restraint devices
D)  missing clothing including shoes, socks, and underwearE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Black men in interracial relationships are one of the groups at highest risk for hate crime.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In a cult, the color _______________ may stand for energy, sexuality, or physical life.

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The answer of In a cult, the color _______________ may...

Question 20

What was the decision in the U.S.Supreme Court's 2003 case, Virginia v.Black?

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A)  It upheld all hate crime legislation.
B)  It upheld a Virginia law banning cross burning, saying the statute did not violate the First Amendment.
C)  It struck down a Virginia law banning cross burning, saying the statute violated the First Amendment.
D)  It ruled that any hate crime legislation would always be too "broad," and thus unconstitutional.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 19: Criminal Activities of Gangs and Other Dangerous Groups

When dealing with gang members, it is important for officers to communicate their contempt for the individual and the gang.

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Research indicates that as a gang's organization increases, so does its level of criminal involvement.

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Investigators dealing with youths they suspect may be engaging in cult- related activities should inquire into which of the following?

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What are the two most common defenses cited for gang members in court?

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Outline the ways that gangs are currently classified.

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Occult murders often involve stabbings or cuttings of cult members or former members.

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Which of the following is an example of a cult discussed in the text?

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Which model has been used to explain the relationship between gangs and crime?

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Describe the difference between a hate crime and a hate incident.

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Research has found minimal public support for harsher penalties for offenders who commit hate crimes in comparison to offenders who commit identical crimes with no biased motivation.

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Individuals involved in the occult are typically imaginative overachievers who possess high self-esteem.

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In a cult, the color _______________ may stand for energy, sexuality, or physical life.

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Black men in interracial relationships are one of the groups at highest risk for hate crime.

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The threat of federal prison, especially one far distant from the member's home, has been shown to be an important deterrent of gang violence and is recognized as a valuable strategy for law enforcement to use in the war against gangs.

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Which of the following would be one of the signs of a ritualistic homicide?

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The Crips are associated with:

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What was the decision in the U.S.Supreme Court's 2003 case, Virginia v.Black?

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What are the special challenges involved in investigating ritualistic crimes?

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A new breed of increasingly violent street gangs appearing through the country is _______________ gangs, whose members are generally young and particularly profit driven.

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What are some of the special challenges involved in investigating illegal activities of gangs?

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