Many Police Departments Around the Country Now Have the Ability

question 10

Multiple Choice

Many police departments around the country now have the ability to produce crime maps identifying where crimes happen.Are there any problems with giving the public access to these maps?

• A) no, because they are public record if the police produce them
• B) no, because the maps only identify locations where crimes happen, not the individuals involved
• C) yes, because if the maps are detailed, someone may recognize their neighbors' victimization
• D) yes, because the victims did not volunteer to be part of the maps

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Definitions:

Informal Reports

Documents that present data, analysis, and information in a more relaxed, less structured format than formal reports, often used for internal business communications.

Research Source

A reference or document used to gather information for academic or professional investigation.

Company Records

Official documents that contain the history, transactions, and operational details of a corporation.

Informational Reports

Documents or presentations that provide facts or data without analysis, intended to inform the reader or audience.