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Millions Of Crimes Are Not Included In FBI Yearly Reports
Understanding crime numbers and rates in America isn’t easy. Per FBI data, crime is down. Per the USDOJ’s National Crime Victimization Survey, violent crime increases are at record highs.
Do FBI national crime reports include most crimes that occur? The answer is no. The vast majority of crimes are not reported to the police.
Do FBI national crime reports include all reported crimes to law enforcement in their national publications? The answer is no.
Are there significant improvements in law enforcement agency participation in the FBI’s “new” National Incident-Based Reporting System? The answer is yes. The emphasis is qualitative, not quantitative.
The podcast is based on an original article on https://crimeinamerica.net, a 15-year-old website addressing crime and justice issues. The audio is AI-generated.
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By Leonard SipesUnderstanding crime numbers and rates in America isn’t easy. Per FBI data, crime is down. Per the USDOJ’s National Crime Victimization Survey, violent crime increases are at record highs.
Do FBI national crime reports include most crimes that occur? The answer is no. The vast majority of crimes are not reported to the police.
Do FBI national crime reports include all reported crimes to law enforcement in their national publications? The answer is no.
Are there significant improvements in law enforcement agency participation in the FBI’s “new” National Incident-Based Reporting System? The answer is yes. The emphasis is qualitative, not quantitative.
The podcast is based on an original article on https://crimeinamerica.net, a 15-year-old website addressing crime and justice issues. The audio is AI-generated.