OMB appreciates that local jurisdictions do not collect data uniformly and therefore are not able report data to BJS uniformly. OMB looks forward to receiving from BJS the results of the race and Hispanic origin question on this collection, specifically the incidence of using the "no information available" category.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2010
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2007
3,200
0
18,000
7,400
0
9,000
0
0
0
As part of the Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics (LEMAS) program, a census of all State and local law enforcement agencies will be conducted in 2004. Information will be collected using an updated version of form CJ-38.
PL:
Pub.L. 90 - 351 301
Name of Law: THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968
The estimated burden of 7,400 hours for the survey reflects an overall reduction in the number of questions on both the long and short-form questionnaires.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.