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Section IV: persons arrested.

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January 1, 2002
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Persons Arrested

As the ultimate goal of criminal investigations, arrests are often viewed by the public as a primary gauge of law enforcement's response to crime. Arrest practices, policies, and enforcement emphasis vary from place to place and even within an agency from time to time. The arrest practices for certain unlawful conduct such as disorderly conduct, vagrancy, and related violations also may differ among agencies. However, arrest practices for cases involving crimes, such as murder, rape, and robbery, are more likely to be uniform and consistent throughout all jurisdictions.

In the UCR Program, one arrest is counted for each separate ...

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