Macon County Law Enforcement Center (MCLC) Comprehensive State Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT an index crime in Part I of the FBI crime classifications?

Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Public intoxication
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter

The correct answer is: Public intoxication

Public intoxication is not considered an index crime in Part I of the FBI crime classifications because it does not reflect serious offenses that are prevalent in crime data and have significant impact on the community. Index crimes are intended to represent the major trends in serious crime, and they comprise violent crimes such as murder, aggravated assault, and property crimes such as burglary. The inclusion of serious offenses like burglary, aggravated assault, and murder in the FBI’s Part I crime classification is based on their importance in understanding overall criminal activity and trends in society. In contrast, public intoxication is typically classified as a minor offense that does not represent the same level of concern or societal impact as index crimes, which are used for tracking crime rates and patterns across the country. Therefore, it is excluded from this classification.