Describe some of the shortcomings of the UCR as a crime-measuring tool

What will be an ideal response?


? The UCR includes only those crimes that are reported to the police. Crimes that are not reported by citizens are not included in the data.
• The UCR depends on law enforcement agencies to report the data accurately and consistently, which does not always occur.
• Only the most serious crime of an event is reported.
• Interpretation of offenses.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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