Title: chapter 15Burglary
1Chapter 15
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3Menu
Legal Aspects of Burglary Methods of
Operation Tools of the Trade Types of
Safes Scenario- Baggage Handler Bill
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5Burglary
6Nature of Burglary
Burglaries may not always be immediately
discovered
Graphic
Q 1
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8Legal Aspects Of the Crime of Burglary
Common Law
Breaking and entering of the dwelling
house of another.....
9Legal Aspects Of the Crime of Burglary
Common Law
at nighttime, with intent to commit a felony
10Legal Aspects Of the Crime of Burglary
Most states retain some portion of the Common Law
definition
11Legal Aspects Of the Crime of Burglary
Most state statutes are less restrictive than the
Common Law definition
12Legal Aspects Of the Crime of Burglary
State statutes now encompass any time of day and
some sort of forcible entry
13Burglary
Entering a building or occupied structure,
without the consent of the person in possession,
to commit a crime
Q 21
14Types of Burglary
2
classifications
Q 22
15Residential Burglary
A burglary committed at a dwelling place whether
vacant or occupied
16Residential Burglary
A burglary committed at a dwelling place whether
vacant or occupied
Q 15
17Commercial Burglary
A burglary committed at a place of business or
commerce
Q 2, 23
18The Burglary Trade and Tools
Burglars
Do not always fit the traditional stereotype of
cat burglars
19The Burglary Trade and Tools
Burglars
Are not always skillful Are not all adults
20The Burglary Trade and Tools
Burglars
Are not always skillful Are not all adults
Q 27
21The Burglary Trade and Tools
Burglars
Are not always professionals Do not all use
specialized tools
22The Burglary Trade and Tools
Burglars
Are not always professionals Do not all use
specialized tools
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24Menu
Legal Aspects of Burglary Methods of
Operation Tools of the Trade Types of
Safes Scenario- Baggage Handler Bill
25Ways in which burglars operate are varied...
Methods of Operation
26Investigators should be familiar with the more
common forms of burglary
Methods of Operation
27 Methods of Operation
Burglary during a party
Burglar may go to party, steal valuables from
coats and purses
Q 8
28 Methods of Operation
Burglary during a party
Often, the burglar is not an invited guest
29 Methods of Operation
Burglary Following a Telephone Call
Objective To determine if anyone is home
Q 7
30 Methods of Operation
Package Delivery Burglaries
Burglar pretends to deliver a package...
31 Methods of Operation
Package Delivery Burglaries
To determine if anyone is at home If no one
answers...
Q 28
32 Methods of Operation
Package Delivery Burglaries
The house will be burglarized
33 Methods of Operation
Careless Resident Burglaries
Typical Victims
Residents who leave doors and windows unlocked
34 Methods of Operation
Careless Resident Burglaries
Typical Victims
Residents who leave doors and windows unlocked
35 Methods of Operation
Careless Resident Burglaries
Typical Victims
Or leave spare keys in obvious places
36 Methods of Operation
Tunnel or Cut-In Burglaries
Burglar tunnels or cuts through roof or ceiling
37 Methods of Operation
Tunnel or Cut-In Burglaries
or a wall or the basement floor
38 Methods of Operation
Cat or human fly burglar
Involves a skilled aerialist, climbing up or down
the side of a building to gain entry
39 Methods of Operation
Cat or human fly burglar
Involves a skilled aerialist, climbing up or down
the side of a building to gain entry
40 Methods of Operation
Cat or human fly burglar
Involves a skilled aerialist, climbing up or down
the side of a building to gain entry
41 Methods of Operation
Cat or human fly burglar
Through a window or balcony door
Q 34
42 Methods of Operation
Jimmy or Celluloid Burglar
Burglar uses a jimmy tool to open a lock on a
door or window
Q 26
43 Methods of Operation
Jimmy or Celluloid Burglars
Burglar uses a credit card or piece of celluloid
to....
44 Methods of Operation
Jimmy or Celluloid Burglars
Burglar uses a credit card or piece of celluloid
to...
45 Methods of Operation
Jimmy or Celluloid Burglars
Slip the bolt on a door lock
Q 20
46 Methods of Operation
Hiding Out Burglars
Burglar enters a commercial establishment and
hides until it closes
47 Methods of Operation
Hiding Out Burglars
Once closed, the burglar is free to burgle
48 Methods of Operation
Opportunistic Burglars
Burglar drives through residential communities
looking for burglary targets
Q 29
49 Methods of Operation
Opportunistic Burglars
Usually indicated by a dark house or unattended
house
50 Methods of Operation
Opportunistic Burglars
Usually indicated by a dark house or unattended
house
51 Methods of Operation
Researched Burglaries
Burglar researches a potential target before
striking
52 Methods of Operation
Smash and Grab
Smashing of a store window and grabbing valuables
on display
53 Methods of Operation
Smash and Grab
Smashing of a store window and grabbing valuables
on display
54 Methods of Operation
Dishonest Worker Burglaries
Workers with access keys or alarm codes may
commit burglaries at their place of employment,
55 Methods of Operation
Dishonest Worker Burglaries
...or provide information to others who commit
the crime
56 Methods of Operation
False Report Burglaries
Falsely reporting a burglary to commit insurance
fraud or
57 Methods of Operation
False Report Burglaries
To conceal some other financial loss
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59Menu
Legal Aspects of Burglary Methods of
Operation Tools of the Trade Types of
Safes Scenario- Baggage Handler Bill
60Tools of the Trade
Tools chosen by burglars depend on method of
entry, and the type of burglary planned
Q 30
61Burglary Tools
An assortment of tools and picks that may be used
when committing a burglary
62Burglary Tools
An assortment of tools and picks that may be used
when committing a burglary
63Burglary Tools
An assortment of tools and picks that may be used
when committing a burglary
64Burglary Tools
An assortment of tools and picks that may be used
when committing a burglary
65Investigating Burglaries
Investigator should be seeking evidence to show
the following
66Investigating Burglaries
- The suspect was actually in the building
67Investigating Burglaries
- The suspect was in the vicinity at the time of
the burglary
68Investigating Burglaries
- The suspect has loot or other property from the
burglary
69Preliminary Investigation
When responding, the officer should be alert for
people standing around
Q 3
70Preliminary Investigation
Fleeing the area, or seated in parked vehicles
71Preliminary Investigation
Fleeing the area, or seated in parked vehicles
72Preliminary Investigation
Fleeing the area, or seated in parked vehicles
73Preliminary Investigation
Fleeing the area, or seated in parked vehicles
74Alarm Call
Notification of the police by an audible or
silent alarm indicating that a crime, such as a
break- in, has occurred
75Non-Alarm Call
Notification of the police by citizen alert or
direct observation that a crime such as a
break-in has occurred
76Conducting a Burglary Investigation
Involves
- Apprehension of the suspect
- Protection of the crime scene
Q 16
77Conducting a Burglary Investigation
Involves
- Searching the crime scene
- Determining method of operation
Q 5, 17, 18, 24
78Conducting a Burglary Investigation
Involves
- Identification of witnesses, victims and
possible suspects
Q 6, 25
79Diagonal Deployment
A method of arranging officers to both secure and
observe a crime scene
Graphic
Q 4
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81Diagonal Deployment
Officers arrange themselves so each can watch two
sides of a building at once
82Diagonal Deployment
Officers arrange themselves so each can watch two
sides of a building at once
83Diagonal Deployment
Officers arrange themselves so each can watch two
sides of a building at once
84Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
Whenever burglary suspects are apprehended..
Q 19
85Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
They should be advised of their rights under
Miranda, and.
86Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
An inventory made of all property found on or
with the suspect
87Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
An inventory made of all property found on or
with the suspect
88Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
The suspects vehicle and home should be searched
for additional evidence
89Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
The suspects vehicle and home should be searched
for additional evidence
90Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
The suspects vehicle and home should be searched
for additional evidence
91Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
A check of burglary records to determine
suspects involvement in other crimes
92Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
The suspect should be booked, fingerprinted and
photographed
Booking Area
93Safe Burglaries
Safe - a large metal container designed to keep
contents secure during fire or
burglaries
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95Menu
Legal Aspects of Burglary Methods of
Operation Tools of the Trade Types of
Safes Scenario- Baggage Handler Bill
96Types of Safes
Two Types
Fire-resistant safes or fireboxes
97Types of Safes
Two Types
Fire-resistant safes or fireboxes
Q 10
98Types of Safes
Two Types
Burglar-resistant safes, money chests or vaults
Q 9, 11
99Attack Methods for Opening Safes
Hand Manipulation
100Attack Methods for Opening Safes
Hand Manipulation
101Attack Methods for Opening Safes
Hauling or carrying away
102Attack Methods for Opening Safes
Pulling or Dragging
103Attack Methods for Opening Safes
Explosives
104Attack Methods for Opening Safes
Explosives
105Attack Methods for Opening Safes
Explosives
106Attack Methods for Opening Safes
Torching or burning
107Attack Methods for Opening Safes
Punching, ripping or peeling
Q 12
108Attack Methods for Opening Safes
Drilling
109Attack Methods for Opening Safes
Drilling
110Attack Methods for Opening Safes
Drilling
111Hand Manipulation
Opening a combination lock by listening and
feeling the tumblers as they fall into place
112Hand Manipulation
Opening a combination lock by listening and
feeling the tumblers as they fall into place
113Hand Manipulation
Most safes today are equipped with manipulation
proof locking systems
114Hand Manipulation
Most safes today are equipped with manipulation
proof locking systems
115Hand Manipulation
Most safes today are equipped with manipulation
proof locking systems
116Hauling or Carrying Away
Hauling the entire safe way- breaking into at the
burglars leisure
117Hauling or Carrying Away
Hauling the entire safe way- breaking into at the
burglars leisure
118Hauling or Carrying Away
Hauling the entire safe way- breaking into at the
burglars leisure
Q 32
119Ripping or Peeling
Outer shell is peeled of the door with a pry bar,
exposing the locking mechanism
Q 31
120Ripping or Peeling
Outer shell is peeled of the door with a pry bar,
exposing the locking mechanism
121Pulling or Dragging
Use of a V shaped metal plate which when placed
behind the dial, pulls dial and spindle out with
pressure
Q 35
122Pulling or Dragging
Use of a V shaped metal plate which when placed
behind the dial, pulls dial and spindle out with
pressure
123Chopping
Safe is turned upside down, bottom is smashed
with an ax or sledgehammer
124Chopping
Safe is turned upside down, bottom is smashed
with an ax or sledgehammer
125Chopping
Safe is turned upside down, bottom is smashed
with an ax or sledgehammer
126Torching or Burning
Uses an oxyacetylene cutting torch- cut a hand
sized hole in the side of the safe or burn the
hinge bolts
127Drilling
Requires a lot of time A drill perforates the
door with a series of holes or...
128Drilling
A burglar drills out the bolts holding the door
hinges to the safe
129Explosives
Most burglars who work with explosives
- Are professionals
- Work with other burglars
Q 33
130Explosives
Most burglars who work with explosives
- Generally place the explosive in the dial
spindle after it has been removed
131Explosives
Extreme caution is required whenever a safe
burglary has been associated with explosives
132Explosives
Extreme caution is required whenever a safe
burglary has been associated with explosives
133Explosives
Extreme caution is required whenever a safe
burglary has been associated with explosives
134Explosives
Extreme caution is required whenever a safe
burglary has been associated with explosives
135Explosives
Extreme caution is required whenever a safe
burglary has been associated with explosives
136Investigating Safe Burglaries
- Safe burglars usually work in groups of two or
more - They frequently leave little evidence
137Investigating Safe Burglaries
- They case a target before actually striking
- They tend to develop a fairly consistent modus
operandi
Q 13, 14
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140Lets Discuss
141Baggage Handler Bill
Bill earns minimum wages loading luggage at Metro
International Airport, but...
142Baggage Handler Bill
Bill earns minimum wages loading luggage at Metro
International Airport, but...
143Baggage Handler Bill
Lately he purchased a new car, paying cash And
friends say he brags about his second job
144Baggage Handler Bill
Lately he purchased a new car, paying cash And
friends say he brags about his second job
145Baggage Handler Bill
Bills supervisor wonders if he is supplying
names and addresses of outbound passengers to a
ring of burglars
146Baggage Handler Bill
Bills supervisor wonders if he is supplying
names and addresses of outbound passengers to a
ring of burglars
GONE
BYE
147Baggage Handler Bill
Bills supervisor is suspicious, but has not
observed any wrongdoing, still Supervisor
decides to quietly call airport security to
investigate
148Baggage Handler Bill
You have been assigned to investigate
- What method of operation would you suspect?
- How would you investigate?
149Baggage Handler Bill
You have been assigned to investigate
- What witnesses would you question?
- How would you question Bills supervisor?
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