chapter 15Burglary

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Chapter 15
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Legal Aspects of Burglary Methods of
Operation Tools of the Trade Types of
Safes Scenario- Baggage Handler Bill
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Burglary
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Nature of Burglary
Burglaries may not always be immediately
discovered
Graphic
Q 1
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Legal Aspects Of the Crime of Burglary
Common Law
Breaking and entering of the dwelling
house of another.....
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Legal Aspects Of the Crime of Burglary
Common Law
at nighttime, with intent to commit a felony
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Legal Aspects Of the Crime of Burglary
Most states retain some portion of the Common Law
definition
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Legal Aspects Of the Crime of Burglary
Most state statutes are less restrictive than the
Common Law definition
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Legal Aspects Of the Crime of Burglary
State statutes now encompass any time of day and
some sort of forcible entry
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Burglary
Entering a building or occupied structure,
without the consent of the person in possession,
to commit a crime
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Types of Burglary
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classifications

• Residential
• Commercial

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Residential Burglary
A burglary committed at a dwelling place whether
vacant or occupied
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Residential Burglary
A burglary committed at a dwelling place whether
vacant or occupied
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Commercial Burglary
A burglary committed at a place of business or
commerce
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The Burglary Trade and Tools
Burglars
Do not always fit the traditional stereotype of
cat burglars
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The Burglary Trade and Tools
Burglars
Are not always skillful Are not all adults
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The Burglary Trade and Tools
Burglars
Are not always skillful Are not all adults
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The Burglary Trade and Tools
Burglars
Are not always professionals Do not all use
specialized tools
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The Burglary Trade and Tools
Burglars
Are not always professionals Do not all use
specialized tools
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Legal Aspects of Burglary Methods of
Operation Tools of the Trade Types of
Safes Scenario- Baggage Handler Bill
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Ways in which burglars operate are varied...
Methods of Operation
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Investigators should be familiar with the more
common forms of burglary
Methods of Operation
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Methods of Operation
Burglary during a party
Burglar may go to party, steal valuables from
coats and purses
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Methods of Operation
Burglary during a party
Often, the burglar is not an invited guest
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Methods of Operation
Burglary Following a Telephone Call
Objective To determine if anyone is home
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Methods of Operation
Package Delivery Burglaries
Burglar pretends to deliver a package...
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Methods of Operation
Package Delivery Burglaries
To determine if anyone is at home If no one
answers...
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Methods of Operation
Package Delivery Burglaries
The house will be burglarized
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Methods of Operation
Careless Resident Burglaries
Typical Victims
Residents who leave doors and windows unlocked
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Methods of Operation
Careless Resident Burglaries
Typical Victims
Residents who leave doors and windows unlocked
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Methods of Operation
Careless Resident Burglaries
Typical Victims
Or leave spare keys in obvious places
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Methods of Operation
Tunnel or Cut-In Burglaries
Burglar tunnels or cuts through roof or ceiling
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Methods of Operation
Tunnel or Cut-In Burglaries
or a wall or the basement floor
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Methods of Operation
Cat or human fly burglar
Involves a skilled aerialist, climbing up or down
the side of a building to gain entry
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Methods of Operation
Cat or human fly burglar
Involves a skilled aerialist, climbing up or down
the side of a building to gain entry
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Methods of Operation
Cat or human fly burglar
Involves a skilled aerialist, climbing up or down
the side of a building to gain entry
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Methods of Operation
Cat or human fly burglar
Through a window or balcony door
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Methods of Operation
Jimmy or Celluloid Burglar
Burglar uses a jimmy tool to open a lock on a
door or window
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Methods of Operation
Jimmy or Celluloid Burglars
Burglar uses a credit card or piece of celluloid
to....
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Methods of Operation
Jimmy or Celluloid Burglars
Burglar uses a credit card or piece of celluloid
to...
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Methods of Operation
Jimmy or Celluloid Burglars
Slip the bolt on a door lock
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Methods of Operation
Hiding Out Burglars
Burglar enters a commercial establishment and
hides until it closes
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Methods of Operation
Hiding Out Burglars
Once closed, the burglar is free to burgle
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Methods of Operation
Opportunistic Burglars
Burglar drives through residential communities
looking for burglary targets
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Methods of Operation
Opportunistic Burglars
Usually indicated by a dark house or unattended
house
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Methods of Operation
Opportunistic Burglars
Usually indicated by a dark house or unattended
house
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Methods of Operation
Researched Burglaries
Burglar researches a potential target before
striking
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Methods of Operation
Smash and Grab
Smashing of a store window and grabbing valuables
on display
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Methods of Operation
Smash and Grab
Smashing of a store window and grabbing valuables
on display
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Methods of Operation
Dishonest Worker Burglaries
Workers with access keys or alarm codes may
commit burglaries at their place of employment,
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Methods of Operation
Dishonest Worker Burglaries
...or provide information to others who commit
the crime
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Methods of Operation
False Report Burglaries
Falsely reporting a burglary to commit insurance
fraud or
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Methods of Operation
False Report Burglaries
To conceal some other financial loss
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Operation Tools of the Trade Types of
Safes Scenario- Baggage Handler Bill
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Tools of the Trade
Tools chosen by burglars depend on method of
entry, and the type of burglary planned
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Burglary Tools
An assortment of tools and picks that may be used
when committing a burglary
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Burglary Tools
An assortment of tools and picks that may be used
when committing a burglary
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Burglary Tools
An assortment of tools and picks that may be used
when committing a burglary
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Burglary Tools
An assortment of tools and picks that may be used
when committing a burglary
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Investigating Burglaries
Investigator should be seeking evidence to show
the following
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Investigating Burglaries

• The suspect was actually in the building

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Investigating Burglaries

• The suspect was in the vicinity at the time of
  the burglary

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Investigating Burglaries

• The suspect has loot or other property from the
  burglary

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Preliminary Investigation
When responding, the officer should be alert for
people standing around
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Preliminary Investigation
Fleeing the area, or seated in parked vehicles
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Preliminary Investigation
Fleeing the area, or seated in parked vehicles
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Preliminary Investigation
Fleeing the area, or seated in parked vehicles
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Preliminary Investigation
Fleeing the area, or seated in parked vehicles
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Alarm Call
Notification of the police by an audible or
silent alarm indicating that a crime, such as a
break- in, has occurred
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Non-Alarm Call
Notification of the police by citizen alert or
direct observation that a crime such as a
break-in has occurred
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Conducting a Burglary Investigation
Involves

• Apprehension of the suspect
• Protection of the crime scene

Q 16
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Conducting a Burglary Investigation
Involves

• Searching the crime scene
• Determining method of operation

Q 5, 17, 18, 24
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Conducting a Burglary Investigation
Involves

• Identification of witnesses, victims and
  possible suspects

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Diagonal Deployment
A method of arranging officers to both secure and
observe a crime scene
Graphic
Q 4
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Diagonal Deployment
Officers arrange themselves so each can watch two
sides of a building at once
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Diagonal Deployment
Officers arrange themselves so each can watch two
sides of a building at once
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Diagonal Deployment
Officers arrange themselves so each can watch two
sides of a building at once
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Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
Whenever burglary suspects are apprehended..
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Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
They should be advised of their rights under
Miranda, and.
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Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
An inventory made of all property found on or
with the suspect
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Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
An inventory made of all property found on or
with the suspect
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Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
The suspects vehicle and home should be searched
for additional evidence
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Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
The suspects vehicle and home should be searched
for additional evidence
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Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
The suspects vehicle and home should be searched
for additional evidence
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Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
A check of burglary records to determine
suspects involvement in other crimes
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Burglary Suspects and their Apprehension
The suspect should be booked, fingerprinted and
photographed
Booking Area
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Safe Burglaries
Safe - a large metal container designed to keep
contents secure during fire or
burglaries
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Operation Tools of the Trade Types of
Safes Scenario- Baggage Handler Bill
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Types of Safes
Two Types
Fire-resistant safes or fireboxes

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Types of Safes
Two Types
Fire-resistant safes or fireboxes

Q 10
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Types of Safes
Two Types
Burglar-resistant safes, money chests or vaults

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Attack Methods for Opening Safes

Hand Manipulation
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Attack Methods for Opening Safes

Hand Manipulation
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Attack Methods for Opening Safes

Hauling or carrying away
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Attack Methods for Opening Safes

Pulling or Dragging
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Attack Methods for Opening Safes

Explosives
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Attack Methods for Opening Safes

Explosives
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Attack Methods for Opening Safes

Explosives
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Attack Methods for Opening Safes
Torching or burning

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Attack Methods for Opening Safes

Punching, ripping or peeling
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Attack Methods for Opening Safes

Drilling
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Attack Methods for Opening Safes

Drilling
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Attack Methods for Opening Safes

Drilling
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Hand Manipulation
Opening a combination lock by listening and
feeling the tumblers as they fall into place
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Hand Manipulation
Opening a combination lock by listening and
feeling the tumblers as they fall into place
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Hand Manipulation
Most safes today are equipped with manipulation
proof locking systems

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Hand Manipulation
Most safes today are equipped with manipulation
proof locking systems

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Hand Manipulation
Most safes today are equipped with manipulation
proof locking systems

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Hauling or Carrying Away
Hauling the entire safe way- breaking into at the
burglars leisure

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Hauling or Carrying Away
Hauling the entire safe way- breaking into at the
burglars leisure

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Hauling or Carrying Away
Hauling the entire safe way- breaking into at the
burglars leisure

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Ripping or Peeling
Outer shell is peeled of the door with a pry bar,
exposing the locking mechanism

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Ripping or Peeling
Outer shell is peeled of the door with a pry bar,
exposing the locking mechanism

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Pulling or Dragging
Use of a V shaped metal plate which when placed
behind the dial, pulls dial and spindle out with
pressure

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Pulling or Dragging
Use of a V shaped metal plate which when placed
behind the dial, pulls dial and spindle out with
pressure

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Chopping
Safe is turned upside down, bottom is smashed
with an ax or sledgehammer

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Chopping
Safe is turned upside down, bottom is smashed
with an ax or sledgehammer

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Chopping
Safe is turned upside down, bottom is smashed
with an ax or sledgehammer

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Torching or Burning
Uses an oxyacetylene cutting torch- cut a hand
sized hole in the side of the safe or burn the
hinge bolts

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Drilling
Requires a lot of time A drill perforates the
door with a series of holes or...

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Drilling
A burglar drills out the bolts holding the door
hinges to the safe

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Explosives
Most burglars who work with explosives

• Are professionals
• Work with other burglars

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Explosives
Most burglars who work with explosives

• Generally place the explosive in the dial
  spindle after it has been removed

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Explosives
Extreme caution is required whenever a safe
burglary has been associated with explosives

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Explosives
Extreme caution is required whenever a safe
burglary has been associated with explosives

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Explosives
Extreme caution is required whenever a safe
burglary has been associated with explosives

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Explosives
Extreme caution is required whenever a safe
burglary has been associated with explosives

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Explosives
Extreme caution is required whenever a safe
burglary has been associated with explosives

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Investigating Safe Burglaries

• Safe burglars usually work in groups of two or
  more
• They frequently leave little evidence

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Investigating Safe Burglaries

• They case a target before actually striking
• They tend to develop a fairly consistent modus
  operandi

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Safes Scenario- Baggage Handler Bill
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Lets Discuss

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Baggage Handler Bill
Bill earns minimum wages loading luggage at Metro
International Airport, but...

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Baggage Handler Bill
Bill earns minimum wages loading luggage at Metro
International Airport, but...

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Baggage Handler Bill
Lately he purchased a new car, paying cash And
friends say he brags about his second job

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Baggage Handler Bill
Lately he purchased a new car, paying cash And
friends say he brags about his second job

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Baggage Handler Bill
Bills supervisor wonders if he is supplying
names and addresses of outbound passengers to a
ring of burglars

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Baggage Handler Bill
Bills supervisor wonders if he is supplying
names and addresses of outbound passengers to a
ring of burglars
GONE
BYE

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Baggage Handler Bill
Bills supervisor is suspicious, but has not
observed any wrongdoing, still Supervisor
decides to quietly call airport security to
investigate

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Baggage Handler Bill
You have been assigned to investigate

• What method of operation would you suspect?
• How would you investigate?

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Baggage Handler Bill
You have been assigned to investigate

• What witnesses would you question?
• How would you question Bills supervisor?

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