911 Dispatcher Practice Test

What type of incident involves theft during which force or the threat of force is used?

1. Burglary

2. Robbery

3. Assault

4. Drug offense

The correct answer is: Robbery

The correct answer is robbery because this type of incident specifically involves the unlawful taking of property from a person or place through the use of force or the threat of force. In robbery, the victim is typically present, and the intimidation or use of physical violence creates a sense of immediate danger, which distinguishes it from other theft-related crimes. Burglary, on the other hand, refers to entering a building illegally with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft, without the use of force or confrontation with a person. Assault involves causing physical harm or threatening harm to another person but does not necessarily involve the theft of property. Drug offenses relate specifically to crimes involving controlled substances, which do not inherently involve the elements of theft or force as defined by robbery. Thus, the defining characteristic of robbery is the combination of theft with the use of force or the threat thereof, making it the accurate answer to the question.