Outline the investigative response to identity theft. What ...

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Outline the investigative response to identity theft.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Discuss some of the trends regarding motor vehicle theft.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1. Develop a standardized procedure for taking identity theft reports. 2. Initiate criminal investigations of identity theft reports. 3. Prosecute violators. 4. Cooperate with other agencies. 5. Assist victims by providing the victims with helpful information.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Answers will vary. For example, in 2013, there were an estimated 699,594 thefts of motor vehicles nationwide. The estimated rate of motor vehicle thefts was 221.3 per 100,000 inhabitants. Motor vehicle thefts decreased 3.3 percent in 2013 when compared with the previous year. Motor vehicle theft represents a considerable cost to society. According to the FBI, more than 4.1 billion was lost nationwide to motor vehicle thefts in 2013. The average dollar loss per stolen vehicle was 5,972. Also, in 2013, 73.9 percent of motor vehicle thefts were automobiles.

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