Crime Mapping Survey

OMB Control No: 1121-0223	ICR Reference No: 200803-1121-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200009-1121-003
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/OJP	Agency Tracking No: NIJ
Title: Crime Mapping Survey
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn	Conclusion Date: 07/14/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/31/2008
Terms of Clearance: While the overall goals and purpose of the collection is fine, DOJ needs work with BJS to improve the questionnaire and methodology.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This second national survey is designed to determine the extent to which law enforcement agencies are using computerized crime mapping. Surveys will be mailed to a randomly selected sample of law enforcement agencies. The questionnaire will determine the level of crime mapping within departments, both in terms of hard-ware and software resources, as well as the types of maps that are produced and how they are used. The survey has been developed to fully understand that the field requires of the Crime Mapping Research Center in terms of training, resources, and technical assistance. Comparisons will be made between Waves 1 and 2.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 3721 Name of Law: Justice System Improvement

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 61680	10/31/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 3486	01/18/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Crime Mapping Survey Crime Mapping Survey None Crime Mapping Survey

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: This survey is a continuation of the previous survey and will add time and cost burdens. This information will be used as both an update to the prior survey as well as a baseline for a follow-up survey to be conducted within the next 5 years. This is not a burden reduction it is an increase because it is a reinstatement of a previously approved collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $50,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Ronald Wilson 2023075654

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 03/31/2008

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