Describe the Uniform Crime Report (UCR). Who compiles this crime measurement source, when was it created, and what does it include?

What will be an ideal response?


o The UCR was created in 1930.
The UCR has attempted to measure the overall rate of crime in the United
o States by organizing "crimes known to the police."
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) relies on voluntary participation of
o local law enforcement agencies.
Three basic measurements include number of persons arrested; number of
o crimes reported by victims, witnesses, or police themselves; and number of officers and support law enforcement specialists.

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