crime data & Social Policy
What type of legislation is planned using crime data
crime control legislation
What are the two major sources of national crime statistics in the U.S.
UCR and NCVS (National Crime Victimization Survey)
Why does the UCR classify robbery as a personal crime?
because it uses force or threats to take someone's stuff
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Spain
crime stats provide a general overview of this activity
criminal activity
Which agency conducts the NCVS survey
BJS (Bureau of Justice Statistics)
Which agency ran the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program
the FBI
Why does NIBRS classify robbery as a property crime
Because the main goal of the crime is to steal someone's property.
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Where does the UCR gather its information from to provide an annual overview of major crimes
Law enforcement agencies
During its first year of operation, how many states submitted reports to the survey?
43 states
Which system defines robbery as a property crime even if the robber uses a weapon?
NIBRS
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5 rings
crime statistics are used to create these guidelines for society
social policies
Who or what does the NCVS survey to measure criminal victimization
Because it was heavily affected by larceny - theft reports
According to the UCR, what specific actions turn the taking of property into a personal crime?
The use of force or threats
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no excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel punishments
how much crime gets counted relies on what gets classified as
criminal
crimes not reported to the police
Instead of the Crime Index, what two types of crime totals did the FBI report?
Violent crime and property crime
What is the main point of disagreement between the UCR and NIBRS when it comes to robbery?
Whether robbery should be categorized as a personal crime or a property crime.
in what year did the U.S. got its independence
1776