Major problems associated with arrest data include the fact that

a. most crimes are not reported to the police
b. it is difficult for police to detect most crimes on their own, even crimes occurring in public
c. police have a difficult time catching offenders
d. police often release suspected offenders
e. all of the above


Answer: e. all of the above

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a. scientific evidence b. personal observations c. non-scientific analysis d. common sense

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