BPOC · Chapter 12Free chapter guide

Identity Theft Crimes.

This chapter covers what a Texas peace officer must know about identity Theft Crimes, along with the statute limits that shape each element, at the level of detail the TCOLE tests.

Some of what’s covered

A few learning objectives from this chapter.

Sample of 6
LO 12.1
Define identity theft and identity crime.
LO 12.2
Locate current statistical data regarding identity theft crimes.
LO 12.3
Identify the types of crimes associated with identity crimes.
LO 12.4
Describe the meaning of the terms identifying information and telecommunication access device.
Key statutes cited

The law that drives the questions.

Tex. Penal Code 31.20STATUTE
Tex. Penal Code 32.315STATUTE
Tex. Penal Code 32.51STATUTE
Tex. CCP art. 13A.255STATUTE
Common questions

What recruits ask about this chapter.

How does the TCOLE curriculum define identity theft and identity crime?

Define identity theft and identity crime. Includes: identity theft is the theft of your personal information to commit fraud.

What does the TCOLE curriculum say about locate current statistical data regarding identity theft crimes?

Locate current statistical data regarding identity theft crimes. Includes: instructor Note: It is the instructor’s responsibility to incorporate current statistics into the presentation. The following websites contain current statistical data regarding identity theft; insurance Information Institute: Facts + Statistics: Identity theft and cybercrime;

How does a Texas peace officer identify types of crimes associated with identity crimes?

Identify the types of crimes associated with identity crimes. Includes: in many instances an identity crime is used as a facilitator, through financing or anonymity, to commit other criminal activities such as mail theft, mail fraud, narcotics/drugs, organized crime, financial fraud (money laundering), mortgage fraud, weapons trafficking, homicide, terrorism…

How does the TCOLE curriculum describe meaning of the terms identifying information and telecommunication access device?

Describe the meaning of the terms identifying information and telecommunication access device. Includes: identifying information means information that alone, or in conjunction with, other information identifies a person, including a person’s; name and date of birth;

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