Reading Assignment for Section 7.3

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 7.3: Property Crime Investigation.

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll explore the various types of property crimes, including burglary, theft, arson, vandalism, and fraud, and understand their impact on victims and communities. You’ll learn about the initial steps in responding to and assessing property crime scenes, focusing on securing the scene, documenting evidence, and assessing the method of operation (MO). Additionally, you’ll analyze the techniques and tools used in evidence collection and forensic analysis, such as fingerprinting, digital forensics, and examining tool marks and footprints. Finally, you’ll evaluate the challenges and strategies specific to investigating property crimes, and discuss the importance of community involvement, surveillance technology, and ethical considerations in prevention and investigation.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 7.3

• SLO 1: Identify and describe the various types of property crimes, including burglary, theft, arson, vandalism, and fraud, and explain their impact on victims and communities.
• SLO 2: Explain the steps involved in the initial response and scene assessment for property crime investigations, including securing the scene, documenting evidence, and assessing the method of operation (MO).
• SLO 3: Analyze the techniques and tools used in evidence collection and forensic analysis for property crimes, such as fingerprinting, digital forensics, and the examination of tool marks and footprints.
• SLO 4: Evaluate the challenges and strategies in investigating specific property crimes, such as burglary, arson, and fraud, including collaboration with other agencies, use of technology, and the role of digital evidence.
• SLO 5: Discuss the importance of community involvement, surveillance technology, and ethical considerations in preventing and investigating property crimes, emphasizing the role of public awareness and interagency cooperation.