This survey is an effort to fulfill
the mandates set forth by the Violent Crime Control and Law
Enforcement Act of 1994 to collect, evaluate, and publish data on
the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies. The survey
will be conducted as a supplement to the National Crime
Victimization Survey in all sample households for a period of 6
months. The supplement will be administered to all persons in these
households who are age 12 or older.
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.