Police measurement of crime is imperfect because:

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All three options are correct. People may not report crimes due to fear or lack of trust in the police. The police may not record crimes because they may not have enough evidence or because they prioritize other cases over certain crimes. Finally, police officers may observe crimes but not record them due to oversight or other reasons. All of these factors contribute to the imperfect measurement of crime by the police.

Police Measurement of Crime Is Imperfect Because