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  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A035 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   402: THREAT DELIVERY Valuable information can be derived about the person issuing the threat and his and her motives by a consideration of how the threatening message was delivered. This classification is by visual, verbal, written, symbolic, or physical mode.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A034 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   : NONSPECIFIC THREATS Nonspecific threats are aimed at a larger collective group or institution; that is, they do not name a particular individual. Targets of nonspecific threats included members of the federal judiciary, members of the medical profession, members of the U.S. Congress, and the White House.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A033 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   The threat generally outlines a set of prescribed behaviors that must be met in order for the victim to avoid possible harm. It often includes words or phraseology such as “if you want to avoid . . .” or “unless you follow my instructions . . .” For example, a walk- in patient demanded of the on-call psychiatrist, “If you don’t give me a pre- scription for Xanax, I’m going to tear this office apart.”

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A032 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   : CONDITIONAL THREATS A threat that insists on the acquiescence of the targeted victim to the terms being dictated is a conditional threat. Conditional threats imply that they are contingent, tentative, restrictive, or provisional depending on the victim’s response to the demands being made.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A031 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   In cases of threats against a hospital, for example, the motive can be an angry family member or a disgruntled former employee. The person issuing the threat is either an ex-employee or former patient. In a case where a father died following surgery, two brothers wrote a letter saying, “Your butchers killed him and we will get you.” An investigation revealed that both brothers had criminal records for assault and battery.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A030 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   : INDIRECT THREATS Indirect threats are either spoken or written in a vague manner. They usually contain wordy language that is not forthright or candid. The message or intended theme is often circuitous and may be buried within oblique wording or symbolic passages.  

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A029 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Offenders have taught that fear is a power tactic. Th ey know that if they can generate fear in some form of a threat, they can manipulate and achieve whatever they want. Threat analysis is one strategy to identify and intervene with a threat subject and counter terrorist fear.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A028 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   You have 30 minutes.” This telephonic threat to a crowded public setting, which preceded by eighteen minutes a terrorist act of bombing, triggered great fear for millions of Americans.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A027 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   : DIRECT THREATS Direct threats leave no room for misinterpretation on the part of the recipient. The threats are aimed at a specific target (person or institution). Direct threats offer no conditions, exemptions, or options. Often the wording is blunt, straightforward, candid, and explicit. For example, on July 26, 1996, an Atlanta 911 operator received a call saying, “There will be a bomb in Centennial Park.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A026 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Search Warrant Suggestions Search warrants need to be obtained to search the residence, car, and other areas for copies of written threats, photographs, diaries, and written materials. Threats, actual or perceived, may be subdivided into types based in part on the verbiage or content contained within the threat. The types are direct, indirect, conditional, or nonspecific threat.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A025 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   The manner of expression also must be examined, such as the implied emotional tone, the construction and design of the message, the way words are used to express thoughts, and the author’s overall artistic expression. For example, the verbal threat, “I’m going to get you back,” implies a prior event, anger, and revenge.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A024 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Stylistic analysis includes an examination of the writing instrument, paper type, envelope, writing style, margins, indentations, spacing, punctuation, and overall grammatical ability.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A023 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Hoaxes. These are a fabricated threat created by pseudo-victims alleging the receipt of obscene phone calls, or letters from nonexistent offenders. Threats must be examined for both content and style. Content analysis includes an examination of words, syntax, semantics, structure, symbols, phrases, essential meanings, and the overall substance of the threatening message.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A022 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Threats to sabotage. These are directed at military bases, ammunition manufacturers and shippers, aircraft plants, nuclear facilities, manufacturers of scientific equipment, research and development centers, product technologies, and marketing strategies, among others.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A021 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Threats to product tamper. These are related to poisoning or contamination of foods, medicines, cosmetics, water or blood supplies, and hygienic products; tampering with sensitive manufacturing equipment; and others.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A020 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Threats to taunt, harass, and intimidate. These are made by agitated or terminated employees, disgruntled consumers, competitors, ex-lovers, ex spouses, unfriendly neighbors, unknown enemies, substance abusers and mentally unstable persons, or individuals intent on expressing unsolicited attention or affection.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A019 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Threats to deface or damage property. These are directed toward schools, churches and synagogues, abortion clinics, animal research facilities, utility plants, military bases, and nuclear facilities, among others. Threats to disrupt events. These are made to disrupt municipal functions, political rallies, parades, marches, ceremonies, public events, rock shows, civil rights rallies, and others.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A018 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Threats to kidnap. These are directed to elected or appointed officials, members of their families, dignitaries, prominent individuals, and corporate officials. Threats to bomb. These are directed toward individuals at all levels, schools, churches and synagogues, abortion clinics, courthouses, government buildings, nuclear facilities, military bases, and casinos, among others.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A017 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Threats to extort money. These are often directed toward chief executive officers, bank officials, prominent or wealthy individuals, or members of the entertainment industry. In hospitals, threats may be directed toward staff, visitors, or patients to extort money for food, transportation, or illicit substances.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A016 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   For example, a mental health patient arrived at an institution to see the on-call psychiatrist. The patient was seeking admission and apparently believed that the small axe he brought with him would ensure the psychiatrist’s compliance with his demand for admission.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A015 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Threats to physically assault or harm. These threats are directed toward elected or appointed officials, judges, movie and rock stars, spouses, ex-spouses, police officers, former employers, or hospital staff (for example, to gain admission or certain prescription medication).  

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A014 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Investigative Considerations The intent of the threat is critical to analyze. Threats cover a wide variety of criminal behavior. Ten categories have been developed for purposes of assessing the intent of the threat communication.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A013 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Another obvious and more frequent motive might be an offender whose primary motive is criminal enterprise. This offender’s aim is for financial gain through illegal means, such as extortion or kidnapping. Staging. Staging is not usually noted.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A012 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   The motives that underlie various forms of threats are like other types of criminal acts. The motivations may be conflict, sex, love, hate, vengeance, or guilt. In addition, the need for excitement, recognition, or attention or a wish to inflict punishment on another may be underlying motives.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A011 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   To warn: “If you don’t stop what you are doing, you will regret it.” Harass: “You’ll never escape me.” Intimidate: “If you don’t do what I say, you’ll be sorry.” Manipulate: “If you don’t do what I say, your child will be hurt.” Frighten: “You’re a dead man.” Alarm: A heavy-breathing phone call late at night.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A10 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Crime Scene Indicators Frequently Noted. Although there is usually no specific crime scene involved in threats, the reason for the threat, or motive, is critical to analyze. Threats are made for a variety of reasons and are driven by an assortment of often complex motives. Some of the reasons that individuals threaten include these.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A09 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   The most critical classification is the level of victim risk. Risk level can be categorized as low, moderate, high, or imminent danger. Assessment of the threat is made as to whether the person making the threat has the knowledge, ability, motivation, and access to weapons that would give him the opportunity to carry out the violent act.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A08 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Defining Characteristics Victimology. Threats may be targeted to terrorize a particular person, a building, a business, or an institution. The motivation for a threat might also include a desire on the part of the subject to force an action, as when inmates threaten a specific violent act if their demands for better conditions within a correctional facility are not met.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A07 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Terrorist threats are when a person threatens to commit any offense in- volving violence to any person or property with the intent to place a person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A06 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   To help identify and apprehend the offender by attempting to provide general characteristics of the person or persons issuing the threat and his other motive in order to focus the investigation To recover money or property if a ransom has been paid prior to police involvement

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A05 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Threat analysis has the following goals: To save lives by evaluating the level of danger for physical assault or harm To evaluate threat potential (hoax versus nonhoax) in order to reduce unnecessary panic and to better use security resources To develop investigative techniques and strategies by advising on how to communicate with the offender or how to cause him or her to surface during the investigation

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A04 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Threat analysis seeks to assess the genuineness, viability, and potential impending danger of the threat. As with all other investigations, the forensic analyst has priorities that are followed in concert with law enforcement as well as institutional goals and objectives.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A03 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   401: COMMUNICATION THREATS A communication threat is defined as an attempt to inflict harm by a threat subject. Communication threats do not involve physical contact. However, the threat subject may escalate to physical contact, and such action would be classified as assault.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A02 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   These nonlethal acts may precede direct physical acts and serious physical injury and may escalate to a lethal crime. These nonlethal acts need to be addressed for prevention of escalation to lethal acts as well as investigated for legal charges. This chapter classifies the following crimes: threats, stalking, robbery, burglary, assault, and battery/abuse crimes that involve children, handicapped adults, domestic partners, and elders.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 9 A01 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   There are criminal acts that begin as, and sometimes remain, nonlethal crimes. In some of the crimes, such as burglary, threats, and stalking, there may be no physical contact, and the victim is not physically injured. However, the psychological trauma may be great and put the victim in fear for his or her life.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 8 F34 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   Outcome Damon was committed to the Treatment Center in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in 1967 for sex offender treatment after having been convicted of rape, kidnapping, and assault with a dangerous weapon. The remaining defendants were convicted on charges of rape. 0: SEXUAL ASSAULT NOT CLASSIFIED ELSEWHERE This category is reserved for assaults that cannot be classified elsewhere.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 8 F33 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITIO N   The commitment offense occurred exactly two years after discharge from the service. In this case, the offense was clearly exploitive. In fact, the expressed intention “to grab a girl and have some fun” could not be stated in a more predatory, exploitive way.