Hundreds of assault cases misreported by Milwaukee Police Department

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Interpreting Data

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Poston, B. (2012, May 22). Hundreds of assault cases misreported by Milwaukee Police Department. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

This article uncovers how the Milwaukee Police Department misclassified numerous assault cases as lesser offenses, leading to a significant underreporting of violent crime and inaccurate crime statistics. The article emphasizes the importance of being aware that crime statistics can be manipulated or misleading.

Link: https://archive.jsonline.com/watchdog/watchdogreports/hundreds-of-assault-cases-misreported-by-milwaukee-police-department-v44ce4p-152862135.html/

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Topic: Crime Statistics Theme: Verification Skill: Interpreting Data