Official Crime Statistics Are Not Regarded as Completely Accurate Because

question 9

Multiple Choice

Official crime statistics are not regarded as completely accurate because not all crimes get reported. According to the textbook, what is the other reason why crime statistics may be inaccurate?

• A) because enforcement of crimes is subject to political pressure and legal changes
• B) because many people report only incomplete information about crimes
• C) because much of the information collected by police is later found to be fabricated or untrue
• D) because some crimes are not crimes at all, but are merely acts of deviance

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