Glossary C

Glossary C

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease refers to extremely rare condition that causes Dementia.

Crime refers to the human conduct in violation of the criminal laws of a state, the federal government, or a local jurisdiction which has the power to make such laws.

Crime Scene refers to the geographic location where a crime has been committed.

Crime Scene Unit refers to a unit of investigators trained to secure, analyze and process crime scenes.

Crime Scene Vehicle refers to a vehicle used to transport crime scene investigators and crime scene processing supplies

Crime-control model refers to a criminal justice perspective that emphasizes the efficient arrest and conviction of criminal offenders.

Crimes against property is defined as crimes involving the illegal acquisition or destruction of property.

Crimes against the person is defined as crimes violative of life or physical integrity.