Police Dispatcher Practice Test

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What classification applies to a break-in at a business establishment?

Robbery
Breach of Peace
Burglary - Commercial
Larceny

The correct answer is: Burglary - Commercial

The classification that applies to a break-in at a business establishment is burglary - commercial. This term specifically refers to the unlawful entry into a building or structure, such as a business, with the intent to commit a crime inside, typically theft. Burglary indicates that there has been a breach of security, and the focus is on the unauthorized entry regardless of whether or not anything was actually taken. In the context of a business, this categorization is particularly important because it addresses the legal implications of the act, distinguishing it from other offenses such as robbery, which involves taking property from a person with force or intimidation, or larceny, which typically involves the theft of property without breaking and entering. Additionally, breach of peace refers to activities that disrupt public peace, which does not adequately describe the criminal nature of a break-in. Thus, commercial burglary captures the essence of this scenario accurately.