CCP Geographic Profiling & Mapping 2

Question 1

In geographic profiling, the 'buffer zone' refers to the area around the offender's home base where:

Accepted Answer

Crimes are rarely committed because the offender fears recognition

Answer

The buffer zone is a region immediately surrounding the offender's anchor point where they typically avoid offending due to fear of recognition.

Question 2

Which mathematical model underpins the Rigel geographic profiling software developed by Kim Rossmo?

Accepted Answer

Criminal geographic targeting (CGT) algorithm

Answer

Rossmo's Rigel software uses the Criminal Geographic Targeting (CGT) algorithm to generate probability surfaces for offender residence.

Question 3

The 'journey-to-crime' concept is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The spatial distance an offender travels from their anchor point to commit crimes

Answer

Journey-to-crime refers to the distance and direction an offender travels from their home base or anchor point to commit offenses.

Question 4

Thiessen polygons (Voronoi diagrams) are used in crime mapping primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Assign geographic areas of responsibility or catchment zones around fixed points

Answer

Thiessen polygons divide space into regions based on proximity to a set of points, useful for defining service areas or patrol zones around police stations.

Question 5

A commuter offender pattern in geographic profiling is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Offenses occurring far from the home base with travel to a distinct hunting ground

Answer

Commuter offenders travel away from their home base to a separate area or hunting ground where they commit their crimes.

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CCP Geographic Profiling & Mapping 2