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METHOD OF ENTRY (BURGLARY)
| Data Element: | METHOD OF ENTRY (BURGLARY) |
| Definition: | The type of access used by a burglar. |
| Standard of Verification: | Incident Report |
| Data Type: | A |
| Field Size: | 1 |
| Field Format: | 1A |
| Originating Teams: | Law Enforcement |
| User Teams: | Law Enforcement |
| Tables / Codes: | F - Force - where force in any degree, or any mechanical contrivance of any kind (including a passkey or skeleton key), is used to unlawfully enter a building or other structure. N - No Force - where the unlawful entry was achieved without force through an unlocked door or window. X - Not Applicable |
| Comments: | None |
| Page Info: | DATE STANDARD ESTABLISHED: 2/91 |