Underreporting of crime in the United States

A. often occurs because members of racial and ethnic minority groups distrust law enforcement agencies.
B. is largely the result of white males failing to report crimes because of their reluctance to damage perceptions of their masculinity.
C. is most common in conjunction with motor vehicle theft because victims do not feel their property will be returned.
D. has not been a problem in recent years, due to the increased availability of anonymous reporting.


Answer: A

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