LAWE 233 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Kerchief, Home Invasion, Carjacking
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Man knew where he was going even though it was dark. Hit robber in head with rod as they were running upstairs. To establish that a robbery occurred, the victim must state that property was taken by force and without permission. Robbery is the second most common violent crime. Allocate a large proportion of resources to them. Least likely violent crime to know the victim. Victim may not be able to provide the information necessary for the police to identify and apprehend the perpetrator because strangers. Little physical evidence is left behind at robbery scenes. Police agencies deploy foot and directed patrol in frequent robbery locations. More cost effective to prevent than to apprehend due to lack of evidence. Bank and store holdup alarms are much less likely to be false. Robberies often identified as one of the most potentially dangerous situations for police. Police arrivals should not be visible or audible from inside the scene.
