Crime Stats and Police Funding: Police departments use crime statistics for several purposes, one of which is funding assistance from their state and the U.S. Government's Department of Justice. Should reported crime statistics be used as a basis for police funding? Do you think there is a better method for judging the effectiveness of a police department?
a) Yes, reported crime stats are accurate
b) No, reported crime stats are unreliable
c) Yes, but with additional metrics
d) No, funding should be fixed