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The Crime Rate Is Based on Reports from State and Local

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The crime rate is based on reports from state and local law enforcement and these reports may be affected in what way?


A) Political pressure from politicians to show progress in fighting crime may artificially lower the numbers being reported.
B) Police department may falsely report increased criminal activity in order to demand more resources.
C) Lower crime rates may show the need to revise police tactics.
D) There are really no pressures on police departments to alter their crime statistics in any way.

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