The detective division of a police department is charged with solving reported, or __________.

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a. Incorrect. Although many people in the general population may use the phrase "crack the case" the official term for solving a case is clearing.
b. Correct. The detective division of a police department is charged with solving, or clearing, reported crimes. A case is considered cleared when an arrest has been made or the identity of the perpetrator is known but an arrest cannot be made. For example, if the perpetrator is deceased the case can be cleared even though an arrest is not possible.
c. Incorrect. The detective division of a police department is charged with solving, or clearing, reported crimes.
d. Incorrect. The detective division of a police department is charged with solving, or clearing, reported crimes.

The Detective Division of a Police Department Is Charged with Solving