FBI Criminal Intelligence and Investigations 3

Question 1

What is a 'pattern of life' analysis in FBI criminal intelligence?

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Mapping an individual's routine activities, behaviors, and associations over time to identify vulnerabilities or predict future actions

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A psychological profile of a serial offender

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An analysis of crime trends within a geographic area

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A statistical model predicting recidivism rates

Question 2

What is a 'predicate' in the context of opening an FBI investigation?

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A factual basis indicating a crime may have been committed or a threat to national security may exist

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The initial arrest that leads to an investigation

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A classified requirement issued by FBI Headquarters

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A court order authorizing surveillance of a suspect

Question 3

In financial crime analysis, what is 'structuring' (also called 'smurfing')?

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Breaking large cash transactions into smaller amounts to avoid mandatory bank reporting thresholds

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Using multiple bank accounts to hide criminal proceeds

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Moving funds through a series of shell companies

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Investing criminal proceeds in easily liquidated assets

Question 4

What is a 'confidential informant' (CI) different from a 'cooperating witness' (CW) in FBI investigations?

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A CI's identity remains protected and they are not publicly identified; a CW testifies in court and their identity becomes known

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A CI is paid while a CW volunteers their assistance

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A CI provides information on future crimes while a CW reports past crimes

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A CI works for the FBI full-time while a CW provides one-time assistance

Question 5

What is 'geographic profiling' as an analytical tool in FBI criminal investigations?

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Using crime location data to identify the most probable area where an offender lives or works

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Mapping crime trends by demographic region

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Profiling criminal organizations by their geographic reach

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Analyzing foreign intelligence activity by geographic area of operation

Question 6

What is 'proactive intelligence' in FBI criminal investigations?

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Intelligence-driven investigative efforts that identify and disrupt criminal activity before a crime occurs

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Reactive analysis of crime scenes after incidents

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Publishing public threat bulletins to warn potential victims

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Sharing intelligence with foreign law enforcement partners