Which of the Following Statements About Measurements of Police Productivity

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about measurements of police productivity is TRUE?

• A) Clearance rate is the most effective measure of police productivity.
• B) Crime rate is the most effective measure of police productivity.
• C) Clearance rate and crime rate together provide an accurate picture of police productivity.
• D) Clearance rate and crime rate do not give an accurate picture of police productivity.
• E) Police productivity can be accurately calculated using a city's population, crime level, and the size of the police force.

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