The Police Public Contact Supplement
is a supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey and
collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates national level
information on the nature and consequences of respondent's
interactions with police and the possible use of excessive force by
law enforcement officers during these interactions. Respondents
include persons 16 years of age or older. This represents
approximately 116,500 eligible persons in 50,300 households in 658
PSU's across the United States. Approximately 95,900 will complete
a PPCS interview.
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.