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,
rresources, and technical assistance. Comparisons will be made
between Waves 1 and 2.
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.