Crime Prevention 101

12 Questions | By Shuertas | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 640

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1.

Police are more likely to spot suspicious and/or criminal activity in progress than possibly local residents.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

What are some possible reasons crimes may go unreported?
- A.
  
  People are hesitant to call out of fear they will be identified by the potential criminal
- B.
  
  People take for granted that someone else has already contacted the police
- C.
  
  They worry about being embarrassed if their suspicions prove to be unfounded
- D.
  
  All of the above
3.

People are not suspicious, the behavior or activity is suspicious.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.
- A stranger entering your neighbor’s house when it’s unoccupied.
- A scream anywhere might be serious.
- Anyone peering into parked cars.
- Anyone removing accessories, license plates or gasoline from a car.
- Persons entering/leaving a business place after hours.
- Sound of broken glass or other unusual noises.
Can all be considered what?
- A.
  
  Normal activity
- B.
  
  Innocent activity
- C.
  
  Coincidental
- D.
  
  Suspicious activity
5.

Not every stranger who comes into your neighborhood is a criminal. There are many legitimate door-to-door salesmen, repairmen and servicemen moving around your neighborhood.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

In order to solicit in the City of Temple Terrace solicitors must...
- A.
  
  Register through the City of Temple Terrace
- B.
  
  Obtain a badge
- C.
  
  Display a badge in a visible location while performing solicitation activities
- D.
  
  All of the above
7.

Out of the following choices, what would be considered "suspicious activity"?
- A.
  
  A person carrying something of value to their car?
- B.
  
  A person running, while carrying something of value to a car?
- C.
  
  A person carrying something of value at 3 a.m. in the morning to a car?
- D.
  
  Both B and C
8.

Out of the following choices, which would be considered "suspicious activity"?
- A.
  
  Any vehicles moving slowly and without lights, or following a course that appears aimless or repetitive is suspicious in any location...
- B.
  
  Parked, occupied vehicles containing one or more persons are especially significant if observed at an unusual hour.
- C.
  
  Vehicles being loaded with valuables are suspicious if parked in front of closed businesses or untended residences, even if the vehicle is a legitimate looking commercial vehicle.
- D.
  
  All of the above
9.

Law enforcement agencies have a non-emergency or alternate phone number to call aside from 911?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

When reporting an incident to police, information that the Dispatch Center will usually request from the caller is...
- A.
  
  What happened?
- B.
  
  When did it happen?
- C.
  
  Is anyone injured?
- D.
  
  Where did it happen?
11.

What characteristics are best to remember and notice, when describing a suspect?
- A.
  
  How tall the suspect was?
- B.
  
  Did the suspect walk with a limp?
- C.
  
  Did the suspect have a tattoo of a dog on their forearm?
- D.
  
  Was the suspect a male or a female?
12.

The reduction of crime in the community is the sole responsibility of the Police Department?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False