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Criminal Investigation, 8/e

Charles R. Swanson, University of Georgia
Neil C. Chamelin, Assistant State Attorney, Second Judicial Circuit
Leonard Territo, University of South Florida- Tampa

Agriculture, Wildlife, and Environmental Crimes

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	Which of the following is not an example of an agricultural or wildlife crime?
		A)	Thieves stealing cattle
		B)	Thieves stealing advocados
		C)	A thief stealing tack
		D)	An individual breaking and entering a home with the intent to steal.


2	Which of the following is a major criminal enterprise related to dairies?
		A)	Theft of bull semen
		B)	Poaching of ginseng roots
		C)	Poaching of saguaro cactus
		D)	Illegal picking of matsutake mushrooms


3	__________ are people who illegally harvest the ends of branches on Christmas-type trees.
		A)	Burl thieves
		B)	Branch rustlers
		C)	Tippers
		D)	Bone rustlers


4	All of the following tools help during investigations of timber theft except…
		A)	Examination of wood debris
		B)	Casts of tire impressions
		C)	Casts of shoe impressions
		D)	Familiarity with atrazine


5	Which of the following statement is most accurate regarding livestock and cattle thefts?
		A)	Most livestock thefts are committed by persons who have been or are currently employed in some aspect of a livestock business.
		B)	It is uncommon for livestock to be stolen, transported, and disposed of before the theft is discovered.
		C)	Livestock is not usually stolen for economic gain.
		D)	Horse thieves do not often steal tack.


6	Which of the following techniques is often successful in solving cattle rustling crimes?
		A)	Apprehending suspects after slaughter in the evening
		B)	Finding the carcass in freezers
		C)	Urban surveillance techniques
		D)	Setting up a surveillance operation by moving cattle to an area of easy theft


7	All of the following documents are usually required to transport cattle legally except…
		A)	Bill of sale
		B)	Brand inspector’s certificate
		C)	Shipping or transportation permit
		D)	Tack


8	Why does the crime of tack theft remain a serious problem in some areas?
		A)	Most saddles are inexpensive.
		B)	Most tack is unmarked for identification.
		C)	There is no market for the sale of tack.
		D)	Owners prefer to mark their equipment.


9	Which of the following information is not essential when recording the theft of a horse?
		A)	Type of saddle
		B)	Breed
		C)	Brands
		D)	Scars and marks


10	Why is it important to gather soil evidence when investigating cattle rustling cases?
		A)	It assists in cattle identification.
		B)	The samples may help link suspects to the crime by matching similar soil on his shoes and clothes.
		C)	It helps to conclusively find the guilty party.
		D)	Soil evidence is unimportant.


11	Which type of identification method may be used on expensive horses and bulls?
		A)	Hot iron branding
		B)	Tattoos
		C)	Plastic ear tags
		D)	DNA profiles


12	Which type of ear tags are most effective for cattle identification?
		A)	Metal
		B)	Plastic
		C)	Barcode
		D)	Electronic ear tags


13	What advice might a law enforcement officer provide to a farmer to prevent farm equipment theft?
		A)	Participate in equipment identification programs.
		B)	Report thefts only after they occur.
		C)	Secure equipment only if placed in non-remote areas.
		D)	Disable the engine on outdoor equipment only if theft is likely.


14	What is the term used for those that engage in the illegal taking or possession of game, fish, and other wildlife?
		A)	“Dirt-bike cowboys”
		B)	“Bone rustlers”
		C)	“Branch rustlers”
		D)	“Poachers”


15	Which of the following best describes a situational poacher?
		A)	An individual that kills a half dozen deer in an evening out of season.
		B)	An individual shoots a polar bear.
		C)	A normally law-abiding individual spots an elk from his car, and shoots the elk out of season.
		D)	An individual kills 30 grizzlies illegally.


16	Which types of crimes may be classified as environmental?
		A)	Acts over which the federal government has jurisdiction.
		B)	Acts for which there is concurrent federal and state jurisdiction.
		C)	Acts for which there is unique state and/or local jurisdiction.
		D)	All of the above.


17	Which agency is most likely to exercise jurisdiction over hazardous wastes?
		A)	E.P.A.
		B)	R.C.R.A.
		C)	F.A.I.R.
		D)	Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.


18	Which of the following characteristics best describes a toxic hazardous waste?
		A)	Waste that can create fires
		B)	Substances which are unstable during normal conditions
		C)	Substances which are fatal when ingested
		D)	Acidic wastes


19	The E.P.A. has authority over hazardous wastes________________.
		A)	“from its cradle to grave”
		B)	Solids
		C)	Batteries only
		D)	Acidic wastes


20	All of the following are major components of the waste cycle except…
		A)	Generation
		B)	Transportation
		C)	Treatment
		D)	Poaching


21	Which of the following best illustrates a T/S/D crime?
		A)	Treating hazardous waste without a permit
		B)	Leaking tankers
		C)	False manifests
		D)	Purposeful tanker discharges onto highways


22	Which category of hazardous waste generation has the highest monthly generation rate?
		A)	CESQC
		B)	SQC
		C)	LQC
		D)	RCRA


23	All of the following are signs of illegal dumping except…
		A)	Suspicious discharges into waterways
		B)	Discolored and dying vegetation which is unusual for the season
		C)	Unusual and persistent odors
		D)	Tack theft


24	What is the best method to assess a suspected hazardous waste spill upon discovery?
		A)	Immediately take a sample.
		B)	Use binoculars to assess the scene from a safe distance.
		C)	The method is unimportant.
		D)	Call FAIR.


25	All of the following professionals may be part of an environmental crime investigations team except…
		A)	Attorneys.
		B)	Backhoe operators.
		C)	NEIC professionals.
		D)	“Operation Rockfish” teams

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