Abstract
This paper contrasts the burglary rates in the Macon GA and Bismarck ND Metropolitan Statistical Areas. The writer discusses that the rate for Macon is nearly three times the rate for Bismark. The rate seems to be increasing for Macon while decreasing for Bismarck. The burglary rates for 1995, 2000, and 2005 are compared. The factors that contribute to crime are outlined, but no conclusion as to why is made.

From the Paper
"This paper shall compare and contrast the crime indeces of burglary in the Bismarck North Dakota Metropolitan Statistical Areas ("MSA") to that of the Macon Georgia MSA as reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") in its annual Crime in the United States publication. These two MSA were selected as the rate per one hundred thousand of population showed a nearly three to one contrast. This was the primary factor in considering the two MSA, and no other factors were considered. The indices were sampled from the current report for 2005, the report for 2000 and the report for 1995. The contrast is further exemplified by the crime indices ..."

Tags:burglary

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that burglary is a common and costly crime in the United States. The writer focuses on the crime of burglary and looks at how it impacts society. In order to understand fully the impact that burglary has on society in the United States, it is necessary to understand a few details about the crime. This paper reviews the definition of burglary, the occurrence of burglary in the United States, the financial costs of the crime and the social impact of the crime. The writer maintains that these topics, when taken together, provide a clear and distinct picture of burglary as a common crime that has very high financial and social costs for American society. The writer concludes that if burglary itself were reduced, the whole crime rate of the nation would reduce, and in part this can be achieved through greater public awareness concerning what makes burglary easy for perpetrators.

From the Paper
"The costs of burglary can be measured in a number of different ways. One of the most obvious costs of burglary is the financial cost. The financial costs of burglary can then be broken down even further into different areas of cost. The first of these is direct cost of the property damaged or stolen. Direct costs include the actual monetary costs of items stolen, or damaged. The second form of financial cost due to burglary is known as transfer of property costs. Transfer of property refers to the process in which another steals property that belongs to one person, and in essence, becomes their property. Furthermore, following a burglary the property may be transferred a number of other times to fences and eventually to unsuspecting purchasers. Although the individual who is burglarized views the process as a personal loss, in social terms, the property does not become useless, but is illegally transferred in possession. Another kind of cost involved in burglary are those associated with law enforcement. This includes money spent to pay law enforcement officers, and other members of the criminal justice system. This also includes the costs incurred by defendants to pay lawyers, as well as the expenses of incarceration. "

Tags:crime, property, possession, costs

Abstract
This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of burglary investigations. Specifically, it discusses the theory of burglary investigations, how "surveillance" is part of the stakeout, how to look for a suspect, how fingerprinting is a part of the investigation, and distinguishes between the different types of burglaries, i.e.: First-degree; Second-degree, etc. based on using a weapon or not. It also discusses the degrees of penalty, and how burglaries differ between day and night.

From the Paper
"Burglary is one of the most invasive crimes perpetrated on the public. It is also known as Home Invasion, or Breaking and Entering, and is defined as "The unlawful entry into the premises of another with intent to commit a felony (usually larceny) therein." How detective and police officers investigate this crime can mean the difference between solving the case and allowing burglaries to continue in the community, and unfortunately, burglaries are some of the crimes with the worst clearance rates in police investigation."

Tags:weapon, surveillance, stakeout, evidence, suspect

Abstract
This paper compares and contrasts the crime indices of burglary in the Bismarck North Dakota Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) to that of the Macon Georgia MSA as reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in its annual "Crime in the United States" publication. It then discusses some of the factors that may contribute to the disparity between the two MSA.

From the Paper
"The rate of burglary was highest in Macon in this comparison. The rate for 2005 was 1,383.2 per 100,000. The rates for 2000 and 1995 were 1,235.4 and 1,104.0 respectively. There was one statistical change made in the sampling from 2000 to 2005. The metropolitan statistic area was revised. For the 1995 and 2000 reports Macon included Bibb, Houston, Jones, Peach and Twiggs counties. For the 2005 report, Houston and Peach were replaced with Crawford and Monroe counties. This had an effect on the overall population reported for the MSA. The 1995 population was 313,771, 2000 was 338,029 but 2005 the population was reported as 234,455. The later number must be disregarded when assuming a slowly increasing population trend. The trends are contrasted to the Bismarck data."

Tags:theft, population, UCR, law, enforcement

Abstract
The paper discusses a response to a home invasion and attempted burglary by the friend of a son. The paper recommends informing parents rather than police to avoid labeling and stigmatization of the offender.

From the Paper
"Juvenile delinquency is defined as participation in illegal behavior by a minor who falls under a statutory age limit. (Siegel Senna) More than two million American youths are arrested each year for crimes ranging in seriousness from loitering to murder. Although most juvenile violations tend to be minor, some young offenders are extremely dangerous and violent. Serving this population and society is the juvenile justice system, the segment of the justice system including law enforcement officers, the courts and correctional agencies that is..."

Tags:juvenile crime, criminology, personal response

Abstract
This paper narrates an incident in which the author came home to find a friend of her son lock-picking her jewelry box and smelling of marijuana. The author relates that the police told her that most residential burglaries were for fast cash required to feed a lifestyle that usually includes a drug habit. The paper then cites problems relating to the use of marijuana especially among youth. The paper concludes that the author believes this incident is a wake-up call to explain the harmful effects of marijuana with her son and even test his urine for usage.

From the Paper
"After the police handcuff the boy and took him away to the police station I tried to calm myself down. Then I started to think whether my son might also be using marijuana. I thought to myself "not my son" but then I thought every parent thinks that way. I decided to go to the nearest drug store and purchase a home drug testing kit to find out for sure whether my child was using drugs. I also decided to do some research on the internet about marijuana to prepare myself on explaining the harmful effects to my son."

Tags:police, fast cash, lifestyle education urine

Abstract
This paper describes the need for a remote alert system and proposes a system that uses wireless cameras, motion sensors and custom software to call a mobile phone and notify the user of an intruder in the home. It also offers other possible applications of the system.

From the Paper
"Burglary is one of the most common crimes committed in the United Kingdom but it can be one of the most difficult to prosecute. Burglars are rarely seen by others due to the nature of the crime itself and intercepting ..."

Tags:remote alerting system, computer science, Web cameras, burglar alarms

Abstract
This paper looks at trends in juvenile crime up until 2001, based on a report by H.N. Snyder that shows an overall drop in violent juvenile crime for that period. The paper looks at the number of juveniles arrested for murder, juvenile arrests for burglary and arrests for property index crimes.

From the Paper
"A significant increase in juvenile violent crime arrests occurred beginning in the late ...s and peaking in ... but by the ... the rate of arrests of juveniles for violent crimes had dropped for the seventh consecutive year. (Snyder) Arrests of juveniles for the FBI Violent Crime Index offenses which includes murder, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault, declined steadily during this period across the nation. The juvenile Violent Crime Index arrest rate in ... was the lowest since having fallen ... percent and the juvenile arrest rate for murder fell by..."

Tags:juvenile crime trends, murder, burglary, arrests

Abstract
This paper discusses how probation is seen to be a viable alternative to a jail sentence and far less destructive than time spent in an over-crowded, corrupted and dangerous environment which most of the prisons have become, giving the offender a greater chance at rehabilitation. This paper reviews the specific case of a Mr Joseph Jones, who has been convicted of burglary in the community in which he lives.

Contents:
Introduction
The Case of Mr. Joseph Jones
Why Probation For Mr. Jones?
The Victims in Mr. Jones' Case
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In the case of Mr. Joseph Jones, it appears that his offenses were not carried out as a result of any true criminal intent as would be the case for a career criminal. Since Mr. Jones was gainfully employed at his job at Tempura Industries for eight years (his employer informed the court that Mr. Jones was an exemplary worker and was disappointed to lose him) and during his tenure was not involved in any criminal activity, he definitely appears to be a valid candidate for probation. Also, since he is married (five years) with one child, Mr. Jones is obviously a responsible parent, due to providing for his family while employed at Tempura Industries.
In addition, since Mr. Jones has shown much remorse for his offenses and has offered to compensate his victims, the court should take all of these facts under advisement and recommend

that Mr. Jones be placed on probation for a period of not less than two years and not more than three years.
The Victims in Mr. Jones' Case:
After a rather lengthy interview with all of Mr. Jones' victims, it appears that they would be very willing to accept monetary compensation for their losses. For example, Mr. _______. mentioned that he would be satisfied if Mr. Jones compensated him for the loss of his television (est. value $500); likewise, Mrs. _______. also agreed to monetary compensation for the loss of her 5-carat diamond ring (est. value $2000). Thus, Mr. Jones, during and upon the completion of his probation, will compensate these two victims and the others by working at odd jobs. Mr. Jones has also expressed that he will diligently search for full-time employment during his probation period. Finally, all of Mr. Jones' victims have been told the circumstances of this case and thus understand why he committed the burglaries in the first place. "

Tags:citizen, behaviour, criminal, burglary, court, suspended, sentance

Abstract
This paper defines the two main types of insurance, namely, life insurance and general insurance. It points out that the main aim of insurance is to minimize the risks involved in various aspects of life and to cover and compensate the owner if any loss is suffered by the owner. The paper explains that general insurance involves fire and miscellaneous insurance, which covers a host of things ranging from burglary, theft, fidelity guarantee, live stock and crops, employer's liability and lastly insurance of motor vehicles. To conclude, the paper holds that insurance plays a pivotal role in minimizing risk and in compensating against the damage suffered.

Outline:
Introduction
Types of Insurance
Home Insurance
Health Insurance
Travel Insurance
Auto Insurance
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In life insurance the insurer agrees to pay compensation to the policy owner upon occurrence of an undesired event and the compensation is paid for the same, this undesired event can be death or accident or any other event which causes damage to the policy owner. In return the policy owner pays a premium, which can either be a stipulated amount or can be lump sum. There are many terms included in the most of the policies, one such common term is suicide, if the policy owner commits suicide the policy becomes null in other words the policy holder will be paid no compensation if he commits suicide. Another common term is the face amount; this is nothing but the initial amount which is paid by the insurer to the policy holder when the policy becomes mature."

Tags:burglary, theft, fidelity, guarantee, liability