Under the Violent Crime and Control Act of 1994, the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office would request the completion of the Police and Communities Together (PACT) 360 Needs Assessment Survey from law enforcement agencies and substance abuse prevention and treatment providers in order to improve the delivery of substance abuse prevention programs to parents and teens in U.S. communities.
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PL: Pub.L. 103 - 322 10003 Name of Law: Violent Crime and Control Act of 1994
The burden on the public will be minimal. The total time to complete the survey will be approximately 15 minutes. Up to 300 individuals will be recruited to participate in the survey, which will be weighted to include at least 150 law enforcement officers. The remainder of the participants will consist of treatment and prevention providers, and educators. This is a one-time survey. No respondent will take the survey more than once.
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.