What is the most common reason people give for not reporting a crime ?
Correct answer: A. too trivial for the police
- A. too trivial for the police
- B. dislike of the police
- C. fear of reprisal
- D. best dealt with privately
Explanation
Victims most often give the crime's triviality or belief that the police cannot do much as the reason for not reporting it. Fear of reprisal is important in some cases, but is not generally the most common response.
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