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SPERM – tadpole like organisms that are contained in
and travel through semen to fertilize the female
egg.

SPIRAL METHOD OF SEARCH – the searcher follow
each other in the path of ‘spiral’ beginning on the
outside and then spiraling in toward the center.

SPIRIT OF THE LAW – the intent and purpose of the
lawmaker.

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION – the ignition of
combustible substance without the application of
flame or spark due to continuing oxidation until
enough heat accumulate in a confined space and
ignition temperature is released.

SPONTANEOUS IGNITION – catching a fire from a
material subjected to spontaneous heating; usually
requires several hours to several months of
oxidation or fermentation.

SPONTANEOUS OR AUTOMATIC INFORMANT –
informants who by the nature of their work or
position in society have a certain legal, moral or
ethical responsibilities to report info to the police.

SPRAYING AREA – any area in which dangerous
quantities of flammable vapor or combustible
residues, dust or deposits are present due to the
operation of spraying devices.

SPREE – a crime characteristic in which crimes of the
same type are committed at almost the same time
by the same offender.

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