UCR

Publications and files related to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, which generates reliable statistics for use in law enforcement.

Use-of-Force XML IEPD (zip)

The National Use-of-Force Data Collection's Extensible Markup Language (XML) Information Exchange Package Documentation (IEPD).

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Multi-Agency Letter in Support of the National Use-of-Force Data Collection

Letter from the IACP, MCCA, NSA, MCSA, ASCIA, PERF, NOBLE, and ASUCRP expressing support for the National Use-of-Force Data Collection led by the FBI.

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FBI Letter Requesting Participation in the National Use-of-Force Data Collection

August 2018 letter from the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division Assistant Director Douglas E. Lindquist to all law enforcement agencies requesting participation in the National Use-of-Force Data Collection.

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Multi-Agency Letter in Support of the NIBRS Transition

Letter from the IACP, MCCA, NSA, and MCSA, expressing support for transitioning to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and retiring the Summary Reporting System (SRS).

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NIBRS State Certification Requirements

To become National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) certified, agencies and state programs must submit incident-based data for six consecutive months and meet certain criteria.

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NIBRS: The Importance of Mapping

Mapping is a translation tool used to reach the common language of the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) between contributing agencies and the UCR Program regardless of differing titles and statutes.

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NIBRS Quick Facts

Quick facts about the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), including components, offense categories, Group A offenses, Group B offenses, and benefits.

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Acquiring a NIBRS RMS

When looking for a records management system (RMS) that is compliant with the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), your law enforcement agency needs an effective strategy to ensure you do not encounter unnecessary delays or problems.

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NIBRS: Data Integration Assistance

The Data Integration Team encourages agencies to contact the FBI early in their planning process to help make the transition to NIBRS XML submissions as seamless as possible.

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Implementing a NIBRS RMS

Once a law enforcement agency selects a records management system (RMS) that is compliant with the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), the next step is to execute the plan.

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FBI Letter on NIBRS Transition

July 2018 letter from the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division Assistant Director Douglas E. Lindquist to all state UCR program managers regarding the FBI's transition to a NIBRS-only data collection.

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NIBRS: Law Enforcement Agency Incident-Based Reporting Playbook

The Law Enforcement Agency Incident-Based Reporting Playbook is intended to assist local law enforcement agencies with incorporating the National Incident-Based Reporting System in their records management system.

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NIBRS Readiness Assessment for Law Enforcement Agencies

The intent of this readiness assessment is to gain an understanding of the capabilities and barriers that exist in your agency with regard to collecting and reporting crime incident data to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program according to the standards for NIBRS.

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National Use-of-Force Data Collection Pilot Study Summary

Summary of a pilot study to evaluate the National Use-of-Force Data Collection's proposed system and procedures prior to its official launch.

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30 Questions and Answers About NIBRS Transition

This document provides answers to common questions people may have about the Uniform Crime Reporting Program's transition from the Summary Reporting System to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) by January 1, 2021.

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A Guide to Understanding NIBRS

An overview of the National Incident-Based Reporting System

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