It can be stated that crime policy is often less about reducing crime, but rather about:
a. playing well with the public and media.
b. raising taxes.
c. reducing social and physical disorder.
d. addressing quality-of-life issues.
e. B, C, and D only.
Answer: a
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a. True b. False
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)