UCR data reflect reported crime that has been substantiated by the Crown Attorney in court.

UCR data reflect reported crime that has been substantiated by the Crown Attorney in court.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (B)

Uniform Crime Reporting data come from police reports and the way police classify and record offenses, not from court outcomes. The Crown Attorney’s decision to prosecute or to substantiate a case is part of the judicial process, while UCR counts are determined at the police level based on reported incidents and standardized offense definitions. Therefore, UCR data reflect crimes reported to and recorded by police, regardless of whether they are substantiated in court, making the statement inaccurate.

Uniform Crime Reporting data come from police reports and the way police classify and record offenses, not from court outcomes. The Crown Attorney’s decision to prosecute or to substantiate a case is part of the judicial process, while UCR counts are determined at the police level based on reported incidents and standardized offense definitions. Therefore, UCR data reflect crimes reported to and recorded by police, regardless of whether they are substantiated in court, making the statement inaccurate.