Movies and television shows strengthen the impression that all police are highly successful in solving crimes, when in fact only _____percent of all reported index crimes are solved.

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According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, only about 20% of all reported index crimes (which includes violent crimes and property crimes) are cleared by arrest or exceptional means. This means that the perpetrator is identified and there is enough evidence to support an arrest and prosecution. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

Movies and Television Shows Strengthen the Impression That All Police