Critics argue that one of the drawbacks of using the Uniform Crime Reports to measure crime is that:
A) the reports focus only on nonviolent "index" crimes.
B) the reports focus on embezzlement, a crime typically committed by the middle class.
C) the reports accurately reflect crime rates but do not include noncriminal deviance.
D) the reports do not accurately reflect crime rates because they include only those crimes reported to law enforcement agencies.

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The Uniform Crime Reports only include crimes that are reported to law enforcement agencies, which means that it may not accurately reflect the actual crime rates in a given area. Additionally, the reports do not account for noncriminal deviance or other types of crime beyond the "index" crimes that are typically reported.

Critics Argue That One of the Drawbacks of Using the Uniform