Texas Basic Peace Officer Certification Practice Exam

Which type of offenses are identified as having the least violent offenders?

1. Auto theft / Professional thief

2. Burglary / Robbery

3. White collar criminal / Con Artists

4. Forgery / Credit card abuse

The correct answer is: Forgery / Credit card abuse

The category of offenses described as having the least violent offenders includes forgery and credit card abuse. These types of crimes are typically non-violent in nature, meaning they do not involve physical harm to individuals or threats of violence during the commission of the crime. Forgery involves the unauthorized alteration or creation of documents with the intent to deceive, while credit card abuse typically entails using someone else's credit card information without consent for personal gain. Both offenses, while serious and impactful, do not include direct interaction with victims that could lead to violent confrontations, something that is prevalent in offenses like burglary or robbery where the intention often involves the immediate threat of or actual violence. In contrast, offenses such as burglary and robbery usually involve unlawful entry with the intent to commit theft, and robbery specifically involves taking property from a person through force or intimidation, indicating a higher degree of potential violence. Similarly, auto theft and the actions of professional thieves can often include elements of confrontation, particularly if a vehicle is taken directly from an individual. While white collar crimes such as those perpetrated by con artists involve deception and fraud, they can sometimes have broader societal impacts; however, the direct actions taken in forgery and credit card abuse remain non-violent. Thus, forgery and credit