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I believe the UCR is better suited for use in conjunction with the CSLLEA than the Census of Governments primarily because the UCR is agency-based like the CSLLEA. If the ORI number were included on the CSLLEA data forms, we could then match our CSLLEA data file with the UCR personnel data file and determine which agencies are covered by the CSLLEA, but excluded from the UCR. Imputed values for the agencies missing from the UCR could be created from the existing CSLLEA data based on growth rates observed in the UCR data for agencies common to both data series. Imputation cells based on type and size of agency could be used. Growth rates have been similar over time between the two data series, so this would not appear to be problematic.

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From: Martinez, Rochelle W. [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 9:55 AM
To: Reaves, Brian
Cc: Beck, Allen
Subject: RE: 2008 Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies (1121-0240)

We would like you to respond in writing regarding your �explorations� (initial though they may be) then we can clear, likely with a term of clearance encouraging such explorations to continue.

From: Reaves, Brian [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:18 PM
To: Martinez, Rochelle W.
Subject: RE: 2008 Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies (1121-0240)

Thanks, Shelly.

I will explore the possibilities you have suggested. Would you happen to have an estimated time range for when an approval for this project might occur? I hope it's okay to ask this; I'm just trying to help NORC plan for the data collection.

Brian