OMB is approving this emergency ICR for a period of 6 months, contingent upon USCIS publishing 60- and 30-day Federal Register notices requesting public comment prior to the expiration date of this emergency approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2026
6 Months From Approved
10/31/2027
515,358
0
194,381
94,484
0
35,637
0
0
0
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) tip reporting capability will facilitate the collection of information from the public and law enforcement partners regarding allegations of the more than 400 crimes enforced by DHS. The internet-based reporting capability serves as a supplement the telephone-based reporting capability. The web-based reporting capability will reduce the time it takes for people to report crimes to DHS. The capability also reduces the amount of time required to document, analyze, and route tips to the appropriate action office.
On April 28, 2025, the President issued Executive Order 14287, Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens. Section 1 states: âThis invasion at the southern border requires the Federal Government to take measures to fulfill its obligation to the States.â Suspicious/Criminal Activity Tip Reporting assists ICE in accomplishing the goals in the Executive Order and ICEâs mission to protect American through criminal investigations and enforcing immigration laws to preserve national security and public safety. As one of the nationâs premier law enforcement agencies, ICE investigates more than 400 possible violations of criminal law and works with law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of our communities. ICE receives critical assistance from the public and law enforcement through reports of suspicious and criminal activity, allowing ICE to further investigate crimes and take enforcement actions that safeguard the United States and its communities. In order for ICE to expeditiously coordinate an investigation and arrest, it is essential to have timely and accurate information to follow up on reported suspicious or criminal activity. Information from the public and from law enforcement officers is especially important where ICE does not otherwise receive cooperation from state and local jurisdictions in locating and arresting potentially dangerous aliens.
2. Public Harm Is Reasonably Likely to Result if Normal Clearance Procedures Are Followed
Sanctuary jurisdictions that do not honor ICE detainers often release individuals with criminal histories, including violent offenses, posing significant risks to public safety. By enabling state law enforcement to securely and anonymously report these releases, emergency approval of this information collection request ensures ICE can act immediately to apprehend dangerous individuals, mitigating threats to both human life and property. Obtaining information from law enforcement about a suspicious activity or criminal activity is critical in allowing ICE to further investigate to preserve national security and public safety. Adding data fields for law enforcement officers enables ICE to obtain accurate, complete, and timely information on specific criminal aliens being released from state and local law enforcement facilities, allowing ICE to take criminal and civil enforcement action consistent with its statutory authorities and mission. As this webform allows law enforcement the ability to inform ICE when and where a criminal alien is going to be released from local custody, any delay in implementing the webform updates would harm the public if ICE is unable to take action before these aliens that pose a risk to public safety are released into the community. It is critical that ICE receive this information so the agency can respond and investigate expeditiously.
US Code:
19 USC 1589a
Name of Law: Enforcement Authority of Customs Officers
US Code:
31 USC 5316
Name of Law: Reports on Exporting and Importing Monetary Instruments
US Code:
8 USC 1357
Name of Law: Powers of Immigration Officers and Employees
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.
Form 73-061 ICE Tip Form
DHS_ICE_PIA 055 Repository for Analytics in a Virtualized Environment (RAVEn).pdf
1653-0049 Supporting Statement_Emergency Revsion.docx
Suspicious/Criminal Activity Tip Reporting