When the UCR program was launched in 1929,seven offenses were chosen to serve as an index for gauging fluctuations in the overall volume and rate of crime reported to law enforcement.

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This statement is true. The seven offenses initially selected for the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program were murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft. These offenses were chosen because they were believed to be the most serious and frequent crimes, and they were easily identifiable and reportable. Over time, the UCR program has expanded to include more offenses and categories of crime.

When the UCR Program Was Launched in 1929,seven Offenses Were