Which of the following is an oft-cited problem associated with the Uniform Crime Reports?

A) The statistics reflect official police policy rather than the amount of youth crime.
B) The reports do not measure clearance by arrest.
C) The statistics overestimate the actual amount of crime.
D) The reports are classified and are not made public.


Answer: A

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