What is a "crime scare"?
A) A sudden spike in a particular type of crime, leading to a crisis of policing and prosecution.
B) A sudden recognition, by the news media, of a type of criminal activity that has been prevalent long term, but unrecognized.
C) A sudden public frenzy of concern over a particular type of crime, even though statistics do not show an upswing in that type of crime.
D) None of the above.

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A crime scare is a sudden public frenzy of concern over a particular type of crime, even though statistics do not show an upswing in that type of crime. It is often fueled by sensationalized news reporting and can lead to unnecessary fear and overreactions by law enforcement and the public.

What Is a "Crime Scare