When there are multiple offenses in one incident
a. the UCR system counts them all, thus inflating crime rates.
b. the police wait to see which offenses result in convictions before recording them.
c. the hierarchical rule applies: Only the most serious offense is recorded for the UCR.
d. the offense that occurred first is the one reported to the UCR.
Answer: c. the hierarchical rule applies: Only the most serious offense is recorded for the UCR.
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