Due to shortcomings of the UCR data, ________ may be a better indicator of what police are doing than what criminals are doing.
A)self-report offender surveys
B)self-report arrest and release surveys
C)official crime statistics
D)victimization surveys

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Official crime statistics, such as those from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, are often more reflective of police activity and practices, including arrests and law enforcement priorities, rather than providing a complete picture of criminal activity.

Due to Shortcomings of the UCR Data, ________ May Be