According to the UCR and Other Government Sources, Over the Past

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to the UCR and other government sources, over the past 20 years the rate of violent crime has:

• A) remained about the same.
• B) generally and consistently decreased.
• C) generally trended upward.
• D) showed a sharp and consistent increase.
• E) been immeasurable.

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