Official crime statistics are not regarded as 100 percent accurate because not all crimes get reported.According to the textbook,what is the other reason crime statistics may be inaccurate?
A) because enforcement of crimes is subject to political pressure and legal changes
B) because many people do not report crimes to police in a systematic manner, giving all information
C) because much of the information collected by police is later found to be fabricated or otherwise untrue
D) because some crimes are not crimes at all but rather are merely acts of deviance

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Official crime statistics may be inaccurate because enforcement of crimes is subject to political pressure and legal changes, which can affect what crimes are recorded and how they are categorized.

Official Crime Statistics Are Not Regarded as 100 Percent Accurate