Which of the following statements is true about the underreporting of crime in the United States?

A. It has been a problem because members of racial and ethnic minority groups have not always trusted law enforcement agencies and have often refrained from contacting the police.
B. It is largely the result of white males failing to report crimes because of their insistence on maintaining a macho image.
C. It has not been a problem in recent years.
D. All of these answers are correct.


Answer: A

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