Compare and contrast the UCR and NCVS

What will be an ideal response?


*UCR – focuses on arrest of offenders, crime rates are largely per capita, captures
Crimes reported to law enforcement but excludes simple assaults.
*NCVS- focuses on victims of crimes, rates are per household, includes crimes both reported and not reported to law enforcement but excludes homicide, arson, commercial crimes and crimes against children under 12

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. To state agents only b. To federal officers only c. To state and federal officers d. To any government employee

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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