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2014 Census of Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies –
Table of Contents
Attachment 1 – Questionnaire CJ-38, 2014 Census of State and Local Law
Enforcement Agencies (paper version) ………………………………… pg. 3
Attachment 2 – Questionnaire CJ-38F, 2014 Census of Federal Law Enforcement
Agencies (paper version)…………………………………………………. pg. 7
Attachment 3 – Title 42 Authorization …………………………………………………… pg. 11
Attachment 4 – Questionnaire CJ-38, 2013 Census of State and Local Law Enforcement
Agencies (web version screen shots) *Please note the CJ-38 will be
updated to reflect a 2014 administration …..………………………….... pg. 18
Attachment 5 – Questionnaire CJ-38F, 2013 Census of Federal Law Enforcement
Agencies (web version screen shots) *Please note the CJ-38 will be
updated to reflect a 2014 administration ……………………………….. pg. 33
Attachment 6 – Questionnaire – Pilot Version …………………………………………… pg. 42
Attachment 7 – Pilot Test Cover Letter ………………………………………….............. pg. 47
Attachment 8 – Pilot Test Debriefing Questions …………………………………………. pg. 48
Attachment 9 – Pilot Test Report ……………………………………………………….... .pg. 50
Attachment 10 – Federal Register 60-day Notice ……………………………………….... pg. 75
Attachment 11 – Federal Register 30-day Notice ………………………………………… pg. 77
Attachment 12 – Pre-notification Letter for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies... pg. 79
Attachment 13 – Pre-notification Letter for Federal Law Enforcement Agencies ………. pg. 80
Attachment 14 – Letter of Support from the International Association of Chiefs of Police. pg. 81
Attachment 15 – Letter of Support from the National Sheriffs’ Association……………… pg. 82
Attachment 16 – First Invitation Letter for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies… pg. 83
Attachment 17 – First Invitation Letter for Federal Law Enforcement Agencies…………. pg. 84
Attachment 18 – One-month Reminder Postcard for State and Local Law
Enforcement Agencies………………………………………………….. pg. 85

Attachment 19 – One-month Reminder Postcard for Federal Law Enforcement
Agencies………………………………………………………………… pg. 86
Attachment 20 – First Hard Copy Wave Letter for State and Local Law Enforcement
Agencies………………………………………………………………… pg. 87
Attachment 21 – First Hard Copy Wave Letter for Federal Law Enforcement Agencies…. pg.88
Attachment 22 – Telephone Contacting Script for NORC………………………………… pg.89
Attachment 23 – Voice Mail Script for NORC……………………………………………. pg. 90
Attachment 24 – Last Chance Postcard for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies… pg. 91
Attachment 25 – Telephone Retrieval Script……………………………………………… pg. 92

OMB No.
FORM CJ-38

: Approval Expires

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS
(NORC acting as data collection agent)

2014 CENSUS OF STATE AND LOCAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
Please correct any errors in the name and address information that is printed below.

OFFICIAL NAME OF AGENCY (If different from above)
9-DIGIT NCIC-ORI NUMBER



COUNTY WHERE HEADQUARTERS LOCATED



PERSON COMPLETING THE FORM


TELEPHONE 
E-MAIL

ADDRESS
NAME

Last Name

Area Code

First Name

Number

Extension

TITLE
FAX




Area Code

Number

IMPORTANT – If any of the following conditions applied to your agency as of June 30, 2014, you do not need to complete the
entire questionnaire. Mark [X] the appropriate box below and return the survey using the return instructions below.
1

Agency no longer in existence

Enter date agency ceased operations _____/_____/_____

mm/dd/yyyy
2

3
4
5

Agency employed only part-time officers AND the total combined hours worked for these officers averaged less than
35 hours per week
All the officers in the agency were unpaid volunteers
Agency was private (i.e., not operated with funds from a state, local, special district, or tribal government)
Agency was operated by the Federal government

RETURN INSTRUCTIONS
submit your completed form by using the web reporting option at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, mailing it to NORC in the enclosed
postage-paid envelope, or faxing it (each page) toll-free to 1-xxx-xxx-xxxx.
 If you have any questions, call xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx toll-free at 1-xxx-xxx-xxxx, or send an e-mail to [email protected]
 If you have any general comments or suggestions for improving the survey, please contact Andrea Burch of the Bureau of Justice
Statistics by phone at 1-202-307-1138 or by e-mail at [email protected]
 When corresponding about this survey, please refer to the 8-digit number shown above the pre-printed address information.
 Retain a copy of your completed survey for 1 year.
 Please

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FORM
otherwise noted, please answer all questions using June 30, 2014 as a reference.
 If the answer to a question is “not available” or “unknown,” write “DK” in the space provided.
 If the answer to a question is “none” or “zero,” write “0” in the space provided.
 When an exact numeric response is not available, provide an estimate and mark the estimate box.
 Please do not leave any items blank.
 Unless

Burden statement
Federal agencies may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information, unless it displays a currently
valid OMB Control Number. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 60 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden
estimate, or any other aspects of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 810 Seventh Street,
NW, Washington, DC 20531. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42 USC 3732), authorizes this information collection. Although this survey
is voluntary, we urgently need your cooperation to make the results comprehensive, accurate, and timely. We greatly appreciate your assistance.

1. What type of government operates this agency?
Mark (X) only one.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

4. During 2014, did your agency perform these detentionrelated and court-related functions either regularly or
when needed? Mark “yes” or “no” for each listed function.

State
County or parish
Municipal
Township
Regional
School district
Special district or authority
Tribal

Yes

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.

2. During 2014, did your agency perform these patrol,
response, and criminal investigation functions either
regularly or when needed? Mark “yes” or “no” for each
listed function.
Yes

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

First response to criminal incidents................
Patrol service..................................................
Responding to citizen requests for service.....
Arrest of criminal suspects.............................
Special events crowd control..........................
Dispatching calls for service...........................
Homicide investigations..................................
Arson investigations........................................
Cybercrime investigations...............................
Forensic crime scene investigations...............

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

Traffic law enforcement...................................
Traffic direction and control.............................
Accident investigation.....................................
Parking enforcement and control....................
Commercial vehicle enforcement....................
Animal control.................................................
School crossing services................................
Fire services...................................................
Emergency medical services..........................
Emergency management...............................

Yes

a.
b.
c.
d.

Patrol and response (refers to 2a-2f)..............
Criminal investigation (refers to 2g-2j)............
Detention-related (refers to 4a-4e)..................
Court-related (refers to 4f-4l)..........................

6. During 2014, did your agency have a contract or
outsource agreement to PROVIDE THESE SERVICES
TO another law enforcement agency or justice entity?
Mark “yes” or “no” for each listed service. Please see the
functions listed in items 2 and 4 for examples of services in
these categories.

5. During 2014, did your agency have a contract or
outsource agreement to RECEIVE THESE SERVICES
FROM another law enforcement agency or justice
entity? Mark “yes” or “no” for each listed service. Please
see the functions listed in items 2 and 4 for examples of
services in these categories.

3. During 2014, did your agency perform these traffic,
vehicle-related, and special public safety functions
either regularly or when needed? Mark “yes” or “no” for
each listed function.
Yes

Operating 1 or more jails................................
Booking and release of inmates.....................
Inmate transport.............................................
Operating OVERNIGHT lockup or temporary
holding facility SEPARATE
from a jail........................................................
Operating a temporary holding facility
(NOT FOR OVERNIGHT DETENTION).........
Court security.................................................
Serving process (i.e., legal notification)..........
Executing arrest warrants...............................
Apprehension of fugitives...............................
Serving eviction notices..................................
Enforcing protection orders.............................
Enforcing child support orders........................

Yes

a.
b.
c.
d.

7. During 2014, did your agency have one or more active,
ongoing partnerships with any PRIVATE SECURITY
firms that included a formal written agreement?

Yes

8. During 2014, did your agency provide law enforcement
services (e.g., make arrests, investigate crimes) on
TRIBAL LANDS? The term “tribal lands” includes areas
also labeled Indian Country, federal or state recognized
reservations, trust lands, Alaska Native villages, and/or tribal
communities.
1

Yes

12. Enter the number of FULL-TIME SWORN personnel
with general arrest powers (entered in 11a) by RACE/
ETHNIC ORIGIN and SEX during the pay period that
included June 30, 2014. Count each employee only once.
If none, enter 0.
Number
Female

____________

g. Two or more races..........................

____________

h. Race/Ethnicity not known...............

____________

a. White, not of Hispanic origin...........
b. Black or African American,
not of Hispanic origin......................

9. Enter the number of stations, SEPARATE from
headquarters, operated by your agency as of June 30,
2014. If none, enter 0.

c. Hispanic or Latino...........................
d. American Indian or Alaska Native,
not of Hispanic origin......................

Number

a. District/precinct/division stations����������������

e. Asian, not of Hispanic origin...........

b. Fixed-site neighborhood/community
stations������������������������������������������������������

c. Mobile neighborhood/community
stations������������������������������������������������������

10. Enter your agency’s total operating budget for the
fiscal or calendar year that included June 30, 2014.
If not available, provide an estimate and mark [X] the
estimate checkbox. Include jails administered by your
agency. Exclude building construction costs and major
equipment purchases.

Male

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific
Islander, not of Hispanic origin.......

TOTAL full-time personnel
with general arrest powers
(sum of a-h)....................................

13. Enter the number of FULL-TIME SWORN personnel
who RETURNED TO EMPLOYMENT WITH YOUR
AGENCY from active military duty during 2014? If none,
enter 0. If your agency does not track this information,
please mark the “Do Not Track” checkbox.

If estimate, check here

Number

11. Enter the number of AUTHORIZED FULL-TIME
positions and enter the number of ACTUAL FULL-TIME
and PART-TIME paid employees during the pay period
that included June 30, 2014. Authorized full-time positions
refer to the total number of approved paid positions in
your agency’s budget, including vacant paid positions and
those filled by actual paid employees scheduled to work
35 or more hours per week. Count employees who are
regularly scheduled to work less than 35 hours per week
as part-time. If none, enter 0.
AUTHORIZED

a. Sworn personnel
(defined as those with
general arrest powers)���������
b. Officers with restricted
or no arrest powers��������������
c. All other personnel not
included in “a” or “b”�������������
d. Total AUTHORIZED
positions and ACTUAL
employees (sum a-c)����������

RETURNING Full-time sworn
personnel���������������������������������������

Full-time

Part-time

____________

Number

a.
____________

____________

_______________

14. Enter the number of FULL-TIME SWORN personnel
that worked in the following capacities for the pay
period that included June 30, 2014. Personnel may be
counted in more than one category, but the number in
each category should not exceed the number of ACTUAL
FULL‑TIME SWORN personnel entered in 11a. If none,
enter 0.

ACTUAL

Full-time

Do Not Track

____________

UNIFORMED officers with REGULARLY
ASSIGNED DUTIES that include responding
to citizen calls for service��������������������������������

b. Community Policing Officers or other sworn
personnel specifically designated to engage in
community policing activities���������������������������

____________

School Resource Officers or other sworn
personnel whose primary duties are related to
school safety (exclude crossing guards)����������

_______________

15. Enter the number of FULL-TIME SWORN personnel
that worked PRIMARILY in each of the following major
operational areas for the pay period that included June
30, 2014. The total should equal the number of ACTUAL
FULL-TIME SWORN personnel entered in 11a. Count
each employee only once. If none, enter 0.
FULL-TIME SWORN personnel working
PRIMARILY in each duty area

18. During 2014, did your agency have DEDICATED
PERSONNEL to provide DIRECT VICTIM ASSISTANCE
services to victims or their families on at least a parttime basis?

c. Court-related duties only�������������������������������
d. Other SINGLE operational area not specified
above��������������������������������������������������������������
e. MULTIPLE operational areas that INCLUDE
law enforcement duties����������������������������������
MULTIPLE operational areas that do NOT
include law enforcement duties���������������������

g. TOTAL FULL-TIME SWORN personnel
(sum a-f, should equal 11a)���������������������������

Yes

b. Search and rescue.........................................

c. Tactical operations (e.g., SWAT).....................

d. Canine/K-9......................................................

e. Underwater recovery......................................

Operating a basic training academy...............

g. Operating a forensic crime lab........................

h. Crime analysis................................................

b. Issue Purchase-only permits..........................

b. Anti-terrorism..................................................

d. Cyber-crimes against children........................

e. Human trafficking............................................

Drug trafficking................................................

g. Firearms trafficking.........................................

h. DWI/DUI prevention........................................

Violent crime (other than gangs and
anti‑terrorism).................................................

Auto theft prevention.......................................

Yes

INTERPOL......................................................

b. Direct contact with foreign government
or agency........................................................

a. Conduct background check for attempted
purchase.........................................................

21. During 2014, did your agency partner with
INTERNATIONAL or FOREIGN AGENCIES for criminal
investigative support? Mark all that apply.

17. During 2014, did your agency provide any of
the following SERVICES regarding FIREARM
BACKGROUND CHECKS or PERMITS? Mark “yes” or
“no” for each listed service.
Yes

Gangs.............................................................

a. Bomb/explosives disposal..............................

d. Issue Carry permits that may also be used to
purchase a firearm..........................................

Yes

c. Issue Carry-only permits (including concealed
carry)..............................................................

20. During 2014, did your agency participate in these types
of SPECIALIZED TASK FORCES either regularly or
when needed? Mark “yes” or “no” for each listed task force.

16. During 2014, did your agency perform these
SPECIALIZED SERVICES either regularly or when
needed? Mark “yes” or “no” for each listed service.

Other specialized services,
please specify _______________________

19. During 2014, did your agency actively participate
in one or more multidisciplinary response teams,
task forces, or formal PARTNERSHIPS with OTHER
VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS (e.g. shelters or safe
houses, crisis counseling organizations, organizations
providing victim compensation or legal services,
victim support groups)?

b. Jail-related duties only������������������������������������

Yes

Number

a. Law Enforcement duties only��������������������������

Other, please specify.....................................
____________________________________

OMB No.
FORM CJ-38F

: Approval Expires

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS
(NORC acting as data collection agent)

2014 CENSUS OF FEDERAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
Please correct any errors in the name and address information that is printed below.

OFFICIAL NAME OF AGENCY (If different from above)
9-DIGIT NCIC-ORI NUMBER



COUNTY WHERE HEADQUARTERS LOCATED



PERSON COMPLETING THE FORM


TELEPHONE 
E-MAIL

ADDRESS
NAME

Last Name

Area Code

First Name

Number

Extension

TITLE
FAX




Area Code

Number

Agency no longer in existence

Enter date agency ceased operations _____/_____/_____

mm/dd/yyyy
2
3
4

Agency was NOT operated by the Federal government
Agency did not employ personnel AUTHORIZED TO CARRY A FIREARM and MAKE ARRESTS
Agency employed only part-time officers AND the total combined hours worked for these officers averaged less than 35 hours
per week

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION CATEGORIES:
POLICE RESPONSE/PATROL: Includes police officers and other personnel whose duties are primarily related to preventive patrol, responding
to complaints and reports of illegal activities, arresting law violators, traffic control, crowd control, handling of emergencies, or other traditional
law enforcement responsibilities.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION/ENFORCEMENT: Includes investigators, detectives, and other personnel whose duties are primarily related
to collection of evidence, interdiction and seizure of contraband, surveillance, execution of search warrants, analysis of information, arrest of
suspects, development of cases for prosecutions, or any other investigation and enforcement duties pertaining to federal laws and regulations.
NON-CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION/INSPECTION: Includes investigators, inspectors, and other personnel whose duties primarily involve
employment and personnel security investigations, civil investigations, inspections, or any other type of investigations or enforcement not
considered to be criminal in nature.
SECURITY/PROTECTION: Includes guards and other personnel whose duties are primarily related to providing security for federal buildings,
courts, records, assets, or other property, or to providing personal protection for federal government officials, judges, prosecutors, jurors,
foreign dignitaries, or any other designated persons.
COURT OPERATIONS: Includes probation officers and other personnel whose duties are primarily related to the supervision of federal
offenders on probation, parole, or supervised release. Also includes officers who serve civil or criminal process, provide witness protection,
courtroom security, or other activities related to the federal court system.
CORRECTIONS/DETENTION: Includes correctional officers, detention guards, and other personnel whose duties are primarily related to the
custody, control, supervision, or transportation of pretrial detainees, prison inmates, or detained illegal aliens.
OTHER: Includes employees whose duties are primarily related to general support, administration, research and development, training,
information systems, laboratory testing, domestic security intelligence, or any other function not included above.

1. Enter the number of AUTHORIZED FULL-TIME positions and
enter the number of ACTUAL FULL-TIME paid employees in
the U.S. and its territories during the pay period that included
June 30, 2014. Authorized full-time positions refer to the total
number of approved paid positions in your agency’s budget,
including vacant paid positions and those filled by actual paid
employees scheduled to work 35 or more hours per week. If none,
enter 0.

2. Enter the number of FULL-TIME employees AUTHORIZED TO
CARRY A FIREARM AND MAKE ARRESTS in the U.S. and its
territories by RACE/ETHNIC ORIGIN and SEX during the pay
period that included June 30, 2014. Count each employee only
once. If none, enter 0.
Number

Number
Authorized
Full-time

Actual
Full-time

_________________

d. Total AUTHORIZED positions

and ACTUAL employees
(sum a-c).....................................

_________________

Hispanic origin.................................

_________________

c. Hispanic or Latino............................

_________________

not of Hispanic origin.......................

_________________

e. Asian, not of Hispanic origin............

_________________

Islander, not of Hispanic origin........

_________________

g. Two or more races...........................

_________________

h. Race/Ethnicity not known................

_________________

d. American Indian or Alaska Native,

c. All other personnel not included

in “a” or “b”...................................

_________________

b. Black or African American, not of

b. Armed personnel with restricted

or no arrest powers......................

Female

a. White, not of Hispanic origin............

a. Personnel authorized to carry a

firearm and make arrests.............

Male

_________________

f. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific

_________________

i. TOTAL full-time personnel with

firearm and arrest authority
(sum a-h).........................................

3. Enter the number of FULL-TIME employees AUTHORIZED TO
CARRY A FIREARM AND MAKE ARRESTS in the U.S. and its
territories by PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION during the pay period
that included June 30, 2014. See page 2 for a description of job
function categories. If none, enter 0.

5. During 2014, did your agency’s personnel with FIREARM
and ARREST AUTHORITY, have RESTRICTIONS ON THEIR
ARREST POWERS in their primary job function? Mark (X) one
per line. Mark “NA” if no officers serve in that capacity.
Restricts on Arrest Power

Number employed at Primary Work Location

Primary Job Function

a. Police response/
patrol....................
b. Criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........

Limited
Limited
Limited by type of to certain
by type of property or groups of
offense
facility
people

Limited to
on‑duty
No
hours Restrictions

Total for 50 States,
D.C., and U.S.
Territories

50 States and D.C.

U.S. Territories

Primary Job Function

___________

a. Police response/
patrol....................

___________

b. Criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........

___________

c. Non-criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........

___________

c. Non-criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........

d. Security/
protection.............

___________

d. Security/
protection.............

e. Court operations

___________

e. Court operations

f. Corrections/
detention..............

___________

g. Other....................

___________

h. TOTAL (sum a-g). ___________

___________

6. During 2014, what were your agency’s MINIMUM EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS for NEW (NON-LATERAL) officer recruits
with FIREARM and ARREST AUTHORITY in their primary job
function? Mark (X) one per line. Mark “NA” if no officers serve in
that capacity.
Minimum Education Requirements

4. During 2014, what proportion of your agency’s personnel with
FIREARM and ARREST AUTHORITY, were NORMALLY ARMED
on-duty in their primary job function? Mark (X) one per line.
Mark “NA” if no officers serve in that capacity.

Primary Job Function

Proportion Normally Armed
Primary Job Function

a. Police response/
patrol....................
b. Criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........
c. Non-criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........
d. Security/
protection.............
e. Court operations
f. Corrections/
detention..............

All Armed

Some Armed

None Armed

Four-year
college
degree

Two-year
Some
High school No formal
college college, but diploma or education
degree
no degree equivalent requirement NA

a. Police response/
patrol....................

b. Criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........

c. Non-criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........

d. Security/
protection.............

e. Court operations

f. Corrections/
detention..............

7. Enter the number of ACADEMY and FIELD TRAINING hours
required of NEW (NON-LATERAL) officer recruits with
FIREARM and ARREST AUTHORITY in their primary job
function during the pay period that included June 30, 2014.
Mark “NA” if no officers serve in that capacity.

10. During 2014, what proportion of PRIVATE SECURITY
OFFICERS employed by your agency were NORMALLY
ARMED on-duty in their primary job function? Mark (X) one
per line. Mark “NA” if no officers serve in that capacity.
Armed Personnel

Training Hours
Primary Job Function

a. Police response/
patrol....................
b. Criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........
c. Non-criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........
d. Security/
protection.............

Academy

Field

_________________________

e.
Court operations
f. Corrections/
detention..............

_________________________

a. Police response/
patrol....................

b. Criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........

c. Non-criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........

d. Security/
protection.............

e. Court operations

f. Corrections/
detention..............

Primary Job Function

SURVEY COMPLETE, STOP HERE

Full-Time

Part-Time

Total

a. Police response/
patrol....................

___________________

b. Criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........

___________________

c. Non-criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........

___________________

d. Security/
protection.............

___________________

e. Court operations

___________________

Corrections/
detention..............

Arrest Power Restrictions

Number of Private Security Officers

None Armed

11. During 2014, did PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICERS employed
by your agency have RESTRICTIONS ON THEIR ARREST
POWERS in their primary job function? Mark (X) one per line.
Mark “NA” if no officers serve in that capacity.

9. Enter the number of FULL-TIME and PART-TIME PRIVATE
SECURITY OFFICERS used by your agency in the following
job categories during the pay period that included June 30,
2014. If none, enter 0.

Primary Job Function

Some Armed

_________________________

8. During 2014, did your agency have one or more active,
ongoing partnerships with any PRIVATE SECURITY firms
(i.e., not federal government employees) that included a
formal written agreement?
1
Yes
2

All Armed

Primary Job Function

Limited
Limited
Limited by type of to certain
by type of property or groups of
offense
facility
people

Limited to
on‑duty
No
hours Restrictions

a. Police response/
patrol....................

b. Criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........

c. Non-criminal
investigation/
enforcement.........

d. Security/
protection.............

e. Court operations

f. Corrections/
detention..............

42 USC 3732
NB: This unofficial compilation of the U.S. Code is current as of Jan. 4, 2012 (see http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/uscprint.html).

TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 46 - JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
SUBCHAPTER III - BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS
§ 3732. Bureau of Justice Statistics
(a) Establishment
There is established within the Department of Justice, under the general authority of the Attorney
General, a Bureau of Justice Statistics (hereinafter referred to in this subchapter as “Bureau”).
(b) Appointment of Director; experience; authority; restrictions
The Bureau shall be headed by a Director appointed by the President, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate. The Director shall have had experience in statistical programs. The Director shall
have final authority for all grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts awarded by the Bureau. The
Director shall be responsible for the integrity of data and statistics and shall protect against improper
or illegal use or disclosure. The Director shall report to the Attorney General through the Assistant
Attorney General. The Director shall not engage in any other employment than that of serving as
Director; nor shall the Director hold any office in, or act in any capacity for, any organization, agency,
or institution with which the Bureau makes any contract or other arrangement under this Act.
(c) Duties and functions of Bureau
The Bureau is authorized to—
(1) make grants to, or enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with public agencies,
institutions of higher education, private organizations, or private individuals for purposes related to
this subchapter; grants shall be made subject to continuing compliance with standards for gathering
justice statistics set forth in rules and regulations promulgated by the Director;
(2) collect and analyze information concerning criminal victimization, including crimes against
the elderly, and civil disputes;
(3) collect and analyze data that will serve as a continuous and comparable national social
indication of the prevalence, incidence, rates, extent, distribution, and attributes of crime, juvenile
delinquency, civil disputes, and other statistical factors related to crime, civil disputes, and juvenile
delinquency, in support of national, State, tribal, and local justice policy and decisionmaking;
(4) collect and analyze statistical information, concerning the operations of the criminal justice
system at the Federal, State, tribal, and local levels;
(5) collect and analyze statistical information concerning the prevalence, incidence, rates, extent,
distribution, and attributes of crime, and juvenile delinquency, at the Federal, State, tribal, and
local levels;
(6) analyze the correlates of crime, civil disputes and juvenile delinquency, by the use of statistical
information, about criminal and civil justice systems at the Federal, State, tribal, and local levels,
and about the extent, distribution and attributes of crime, and juvenile delinquency, in the Nation
and at the Federal, State, tribal, and local levels;
(7) compile, collate, analyze, publish, and disseminate uniform national statistics concerning all
aspects of criminal justice and related aspects of civil justice, crime, including crimes against the
elderly, juvenile delinquency, criminal offenders, juvenile delinquents, and civil disputes in the
various States and in Indian country;
(8) recommend national standards for justice statistics and for insuring the reliability and validity
of justice statistics supplied pursuant to this chapter;
(9) maintain liaison with the judicial branches of the Federal Government and State and tribal
governments in matters relating to justice statistics, and cooperate with the judicial branch in
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(10) provide information to the President, the Congress, the judiciary, State, tribal, and local
governments, and the general public on justice statistics;
(11) establish or assist in the establishment of a system to provide State, tribal, and
local governments with access to Federal informational resources useful in the planning,
implementation, and evaluation of programs under this Act;
(12) conduct or support research relating to methods of gathering or analyzing justice statistics;
(13) provide for the development of justice information systems programs and assistance to the
States, Indian tribes, and units of local government relating to collection, analysis, or dissemination
of justice statistics;
(14) develop and maintain a data processing capability to support the collection, aggregation,
analysis and dissemination of information on the incidence of crime and the operation of the
criminal justice system;
(15) collect, analyze and disseminate comprehensive Federal justice transaction statistics
(including statistics on issues of Federal justice interest such as public fraud and high technology
crime) and to provide technical assistance to and work jointly with other Federal agencies to
improve the availability and quality of Federal justice data;
(16) provide for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of
information and statistics about the prevalence, incidence, rates, extent, distribution and attributes
of drug offenses, drug related offenses and drug dependent offenders and further provide for the
establishment of a national clearinghouse to maintain and update a comprehensive and timely data
base on all criminal justice aspects of the drug crisis and to disseminate such information;
(17) provide for the collection, analysis, dissemination and publication of statistics on the
condition and progress of drug control activities at the Federal, State, tribal, and local levels with
particular attention to programs and intervention efforts demonstrated to be of value in the overall
national anti-drug strategy and to provide for the establishment of a national clearinghouse for the
gathering of data generated by Federal, State, tribal, and local criminal justice agencies on their
drug enforcement activities;
(18) provide for the development and enhancement of State, tribal, and local criminal justice
information systems, and the standardization of data reporting relating to the collection, analysis or
dissemination of data and statistics about drug offenses, drug related offenses, or drug dependent
offenders;
(19) provide for improvements in the accuracy, quality, timeliness, immediate accessibility, and
integration of State and tribal criminal history and related records, support the development and
enhancement of national systems of criminal history and related records including the National
Instant Criminal Background Check System, the National Incident-Based Reporting System, and
the records of the National Crime Information Center, facilitate State and tribal participation in
national records and information systems, and support statistical research for critical analysis of
the improvement and utilization of criminal history records;
(20) maintain liaison with State, tribal, and local governments and governments of other nations
concerning justice statistics;
(21) cooperate in and participate with national and international organizations in the development
of uniform justice statistics;
(22) ensure conformance with security and privacy requirement of section 3789g of this title and
identify, analyze, and participate in the development and implementation of privacy, security and
information policies which impact on Federal, tribal, and State criminal justice operations and
related statistical activities; and
(23) exercise the powers and functions set out in subchapter VIII of this chapter.
(d) Justice statistical collection, analysis, and dissemination
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To ensure that all justice statistical collection, analysis, and dissemination is carried out in a
coordinated manner, the Director is authorized to—
(A) utilize, with their consent, the services, equipment, records, personnel, information,
and facilities of other Federal, State, local, and private agencies and instrumentalities with
or without reimbursement therefor, and to enter into agreements with such agencies and
instrumentalities for purposes of data collection and analysis;
(B) confer and cooperate with State, municipal, and other local agencies;
(C) request such information, data, and reports from any Federal agency as may be required
to carry out the purposes of this chapter;
(D) seek the cooperation of the judicial branch of the Federal Government in gathering data
from criminal justice records;
(E) encourage replication, coordination and sharing among justice agencies regarding
information systems, information policy, and data; and
(F) confer and cooperate with Federal statistical agencies as needed to carry out the
purposes of this subchapter, including by entering into cooperative data sharing agreements
in conformity with all laws and regulations applicable to the disclosure and use of data.
(2) Consultation with Indian tribes
The Director, acting jointly with the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs (acting through the
Office of Justice Services) and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall work
with Indian tribes and tribal law enforcement agencies to establish and implement such tribal
data collection systems as the Director determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this
section.
(e) Furnishing of information, data, or reports by Federal agencies
Federal agencies requested to furnish information, data, or reports pursuant to subsection (d)(1)(C) of
this section shall provide such information to the Bureau as is required to carry out the purposes of
this section.
(f) Consultation with representatives of State, tribal, and local government and judiciary
In recommending standards for gathering justice statistics under this section, the Director shall
consult with representatives of State, tribal, and local government, including, where appropriate,
representatives of the judiciary.
(g) Reports
Not later than 1 year after July 29, 2010, and annually thereafter, the Director shall submit to Congress a
report describing the data collected and analyzed under this section relating to crimes in Indian country.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 302, as added Pub. L. 96–157, § 2, Dec. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 1176; amended Pub.
L. 98–473, title II, § 605(b), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2079; Pub. L. 100–690, title VI, § 6092(a), Nov. 18,
1988, 102 Stat. 4339; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330001(h)(2), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2139; Pub.
L. 109–162, title XI, § 1115(a), Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 3103; Pub. L. 111–211, title II, § 251(b), July 29,
2010, 124 Stat. 2297.)
References in Text
This Act, referred to in subsecs. (b) and (c)(11), is Pub. L. 90–351, June 19, 1968, 82 Stat. 197, known as the Omnibus
Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note
set out under section 3711 of this title and Tables.

Prior Provisions
A prior section 3732, Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 302, June 19, 1968, 82 Stat. 200; Pub. L. 93–83, § 2, Aug. 6, 1973,
87 Stat. 201; Pub. L. 94–503, title I, § 110, Oct. 15, 1976, 90 Stat. 2412, related to establishment of State planning

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agencies to develop comprehensive State plans for grants for law enforcement and criminal justice purposes, prior to
the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 96–157.

Amendments
2010—Subsec. (c)(3) to (6). Pub. L. 111–211, § 251(b)(1)(A), inserted “tribal,” after “State,” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (c)(7). Pub. L. 111–211, § 251(b)(1)(B), inserted “and in Indian country” after “States”.
Subsec. (c)(9). Pub. L. 111–211, § 251(b)(1)(C), substituted “Federal Government and State and tribal governments”
for “Federal and State Governments”.
Subsec. (c)(10), (11). Pub. L. 111–211, § 251(b)(1)(D), inserted “, tribal,” after “State”.
Subsec. (c)(13). Pub. L. 111–211, § 251(b)(1)(E), inserted “, Indian tribes,” after “States”.
Subsec. (c)(17). Pub. L. 111–211, § 251(b)(1)(F), substituted “activities at the Federal, State, tribal, and local” for
“activities at the Federal, State and local” and “generated by Federal, State, tribal, and local” for “generated by Federal,
State, and local”.
Subsec. (c)(18). Pub. L. 111–211, § 251(b)(1)(G), substituted “State, tribal, and local” for “State and local”.
Subsec. (c)(19). Pub. L. 111–211, § 251(b)(1)(H), inserted “and tribal” after “State” in two places.
Subsec. (c)(20). Pub. L. 111–211, § 251(b)(1)(I), inserted “, tribal,” after “State”.
Subsec. (c)(22). Pub. L. 111–211, § 251(b)(1)(J), inserted “, tribal,” after “Federal”.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–211, § 251(b)(2), designated existing provisions as par. (1), inserted par. (1) heading,
substituted “To ensure” for “To insure”, redesignated former pars. (1) to (6) as subpars. (A) to (F), respectively, of
par. (1), realigned margins, and added par. (2).
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 111–211, § 251(b)(3), substituted “subsection (d)(1)(C)” for “subsection (d)(3)”.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 111–211, § 251(b)(4)(B), inserted “, tribal,” after “State”.
Pub. L. 111–211, § 251(b)(4)(A), which directed insertion of “, tribal,” after “State” in heading, was executed
editorially but could not be executed in original because heading had been editorially supplied.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 111–211, § 251(b)(5), added subsec. (g).
2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–162, § 1115(a)(1), inserted after third sentence “The Director shall be responsible for
the integrity of data and statistics and shall protect against improper or illegal use or disclosure.”
Subsec. (c)(19). Pub. L. 109–162, § 1115(a)(2), amended par. (19) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (19) read
as follows: “provide for research and improvements in the accuracy, completeness, and inclusiveness of criminal
history record information, information systems, arrest warrant, and stolen vehicle record information and information
systems and support research concerning the accuracy, completeness, and inclusiveness of other criminal justice record
information;”.
Subsec. (d)(6). Pub. L. 109–162, § 1115(a)(3), added par. (6).
1994—Subsec. (c)(19). Pub. L. 103–322 substituted a semicolon for period at end.
1988—Subsec. (c)(16) to (23). Pub. L. 100–690 added pars. (16) to (19) and redesignated former pars. (16) to (19)
as (20) to (23), respectively.
1984—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–473, § 605(b)(1), inserted provision requiring Director to report to Attorney General
through Assistant Attorney General.
Subsec. (c)(13). Pub. L. 98–473, § 605(b)(2)(A), (C), added par. (13) and struck out former par. (13) relating to
provision of financial and technical assistance to States and units of local government relating to collection, analysis,
or dissemination of justice statistics.
Subsec. (c)(14), (15). Pub. L. 98–473, § 605(b)(2)(C), added pars. (14) and (15). Former pars. (14) and (15)
redesignated (16) and (17), respectively.
Subsec. (c)(16). Pub. L. 98–473, § 605(b)(2)(A), (B), redesignated par. (14) as (16) and struck out former par. (16)
relating to insuring conformance with security and privacy regulations issued under section 3789g of this title.
Subsec. (c)(17). Pub. L. 98–473, § 605(b)(2)(B), redesignated par. (15) as (17). Former par. (17) redesignated (19).
Subsec. (c)(18). Pub. L. 98–473, § 605(b)(2)(D), added par. (18).
Subsec. (c)(19). Pub. L. 98–473, § 605(b)(2)(B), redesignated former par. (17) as (19).

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Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 98–473, § 605(b)(3)(A), inserted “, and to enter into agreements with such agencies and
instrumentalities for purposes of data collection and analysis”.
Subsec. (d)(5). Pub. L. 98–473, § 605(b)(3)(B)–(D), added par. (5).

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 98–473 effective Oct. 12, 1984, see section 609AA(a) of Pub. L. 98–473, set out as an Effective
Date note under section 3711 of this title.

Construction of 2010 Amendment
Pub. L. 111–211, title II, § 251(c), July 29, 2010, 124 Stat. 2298, provided that: “Nothing in this section [amending
this section and provisions set out as a note under section 534 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure] or any
amendment made by this section—
“(1) allows the grant to be made to, or used by, an entity for law enforcement activities that the entity lacks jurisdiction
to perform; or
“(2) has any effect other than to authorize, award, or deny a grant of funds to a federally recognized Indian tribe for
the purposes described in the relevant grant program.”
[For definition of “Indian tribe” as used in section 251(c) of Pub. L. 111–211, set out above, see section 203(a) of Pub.
L. 111–211, set out as a note under section 2801 of Title 25, Indians.]

Study of Crimes Against Seniors
Pub. L. 106–534, § 5, Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2557, provided that:
“(a) In General.—The Attorney General shall conduct a study relating to crimes against seniors, in order to assist in
developing new strategies to prevent and otherwise reduce the incidence of those crimes.
“(b) Issues Addressed.—The study conducted under this section shall include an analysis of—
“(1) the nature and type of crimes perpetrated against seniors, with special focus on—
“(A) the most common types of crimes that affect seniors;
“(B) the nature and extent of telemarketing, sweepstakes, and repair fraud against seniors; and
“(C) the nature and extent of financial and material fraud targeted at seniors;
“(2) the risk factors associated with seniors who have been victimized;
“(3) the manner in which the Federal and State criminal justice systems respond to crimes against seniors;
“(4) the feasibility of States establishing and maintaining a centralized computer database on the incidence of crimes
against seniors that will promote the uniform identification and reporting of such crimes;
“(5) the effectiveness of damage awards in court actions and other means by which seniors receive reimbursement and
other damages after fraud has been established; and
“(6) other effective ways to prevent or reduce the occurrence of crimes against seniors.”

Inclusion of Seniors in National Crime Victimization Survey
Pub. L. 106–534, § 6, Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2557, provided that: “Beginning not later than 2 years after the date
of enactment of this Act [Nov. 22, 2000], as part of each National Crime Victimization Survey, the Attorney General
shall include statistics relating to—
“(1) crimes targeting or disproportionately affecting seniors;
“(2) crime risk factors for seniors, including the times and locations at which crimes victimizing seniors are most
likely to occur; and
“(3) specific characteristics of the victims of crimes who are seniors, including age, gender, race or ethnicity, and
socioeconomic status.”

Crime Victims With Disabilities Awareness
Pub. L. 105–301, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2838, as amended by Pub. L. 106–402, title IV, § 401(b)(10), Oct. 30, 2000,
114 Stat. 1739, provided that:
“SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

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“This Act may be cited as the ‘Crime Victims With Disabilities Awareness Act’.
“SEC. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSES.
“(a) Findings.—Congress finds that—
“(1) although research conducted abroad demonstrates that individuals with developmental disabilities are at a 4 to
10 times higher risk of becoming crime victims than those without disabilities, there have been no significant studies
on this subject conducted in the United States;
“(2) in fact, the National Crime Victim’s Survey, conducted annually by the Bureau of Justice Statistics of the
Department of Justice, does not specifically collect data relating to crimes against individuals with developmental
disabilities;
“(3) studies in Canada, Australia, and Great Britain consistently show that victims with developmental disabilities
suffer repeated victimization because so few of the crimes against them are reported, and even when they are, there
is sometimes a reluctance by police, prosecutors, and judges to rely on the testimony of a disabled individual, making
individuals with developmental disabilities a target for criminal predators;
“(4) research in the United States needs to be done to—
“(A) understand the nature and extent of crimes against individuals with developmental disabilities;
“(B) describe the manner in which the justice system responds to crimes against individuals with developmental
disabilities; and
“(C) identify programs, policies, or laws that hold promises for making the justice system more responsive to crimes
against individuals with developmental disabilities; and
“(5) the National Academy of Science Committee on Law and Justice of the National Research Council is a premier
research institution with unique experience in developing seminal, multidisciplinary studies to establish a strong
research base from which to make public policy.
“(b) Purposes.—The purposes of this Act are—
“(1) to increase public awareness of the plight of victims of crime who are individuals with developmental disabilities;
“(2) to collect data to measure the extent of the problem of crimes against individuals with developmental disabilities;
and
“(3) to develop a basis to find new strategies to address the safety and justice needs of victims of crime who are
individuals with developmental disabilities.
“SEC. 3. DEFINITION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY.
“In this Act, the term ‘developmental disability’ has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Developmental
Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 [42 U.S.C. 15002].
“SEC. 4. STUDY.
“(a) In General.—The Attorney General shall conduct a study to increase knowledge and information about crimes
against individuals with developmental disabilities that will be useful in developing new strategies to reduce the
incidence of crimes against those individuals.
“(b) Issues Addressed.—The study conducted under this section shall address such issues as—
“(1) the nature and extent of crimes against individuals with developmental disabilities;
“(2) the risk factors associated with victimization of individuals with developmental disabilities;
“(3) the manner in which the justice system responds to crimes against individuals with developmental disabilities; and
“(4) the means by which States may establish and maintain a centralized computer database on the incidence of crimes
against individuals with disabilities within a State.
“(c) National Academy of Sciences.—In carrying out this section, the Attorney General shall consider contracting
with the Committee on Law and Justice of the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences to
provide research for the study conducted under this section.
“(d) Report.—Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 27, 1998], the Attorney General
shall submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report describing
the results of the study conducted under this section.
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“Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, as part of each National Crime Victim’s Survey, the
Attorney General shall include statistics relating to—
“(1) the nature of crimes against individuals with developmental disabilities; and
“(2) the specific characteristics of the victims of those crimes.”

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS

FORM CJ-38L

(NORC acting as data collection agent)

2013 CENSUS OF STATE AND LOCAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics
Please correct any errors in the name and address information that is printed below.

OFFICIAL NAME OF AGENCY (If different from above)
9-DIGIT NCIC-ORI NUMBER



COUNTY WHERE HEADQUARTERS LOCATED



PERSON COMPLETING THE FORM

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TELEPHONE 
E-MAIL
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ADDRESS
NAME

Last Name

Area Code

First Name

Number

Extension

TITLE
FAX

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

Area Code

Number

IMPORTANT – If any of the following conditions applied to your agency as of September 30, 2013, you do not need to complete
the entire questionnaire. Mark [X] the appropriate box below and return the survey using the return instructions below.
1

Agency no longer in existence

Enter date agency ceased operations _____/_____/_____

mm/dd/yyyy
2

3
4
5

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FORM
otherwise noted, please answer all questions using September 30, 2013 as a reference.
 If the answer to a question is “not available” or “unknown,” write “DK” in the space provided.
 If the answer to a question is “none” or “zero,” write “0” in the space provided.
 When an exact numeric response is not available, provide an estimate and mark the estimate box.
 Please do not leave any items blank.
 Unless

Burden statement
Federal agencies may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information, unless it displays a currently
valid OMB Control Number. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 90minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden
estimate, or any other aspects of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 810 Seventh Street,
NW, Washington, DC 20531. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42 USC 3732), authorizes this information collection. Although this survey
is voluntary, we urgently need your cooperation to make the results comprehensive, accurate, and timely. We greatly appreciate your assistance.

During 2013, did your agency perform these patrol,
response, and criminal investigation functions either
regularly or when needed? Mark “yes” or “no” for each listed
function.
Yes
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

First response to criminal incidents
Patrol service
Responding to citizen requests for service
Arrest of criminal suspects
Special events crowd control
Dispatching calls for service
Homicide investigations
Arson investigations
Cybercrime investigations
Forensic crime scene investigations

During 2013, did your agency have a contract or
outsource agreement to PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO
another agency or entity? Mark “yes” or “no” for each listed
service.
Yes

a.
b.
c.
d.
6.

During 2013, did your agency perform these traffic,
vehicle-related, and special public safety functions either
regularly or when needed? Mark “yes” or “no” for each listed
function.
Yes
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

Traffic law enforcement
Traffic direction and control
Accident investigation
Parking enforcement and control
Commercial vehicle enforcement
Animal control
School crossing services
Fire services
Emergency medical services
Emergency management

No
2

Yes

e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.

Operating 1 or more jails
Booking and release of inmates
Inmate transport
Operating OVERNIGHT lockup or
temporary holding facility SEPARATE from
a jail
Operating a temporary holding facility
(NOT FOR OVERNIGHT DETENTION)
Court security
Serving process (i.e., legal notification)
Executing arrest warrants
Apprehension of fugitives
Serving eviction notices
Enforcing protection orders
Enforcing child support orders

Yes
No

Enter the number of stations, SEPARATE from
headquarters, operated by your agency as of September
30, 2013. If none, enter 0.

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b. Fixed-site neighborhood/community stations���
c. Mobile neighborhood/community stations��������

Enter your agency’s total operating budget for the fiscal
or calendar year that included September 30, 2013. If not
available, provide an estimate and mark [X] the estimate
checkbox. Include jails administered by your agency. Exclude
building construction costs and major equipment purchases.

If estimate, check here

10. Enter the number of AUTHORIZED FULL-TIME SWORN
positions in your agency’s budget during the pay period
that included September 30, 2013. Authorized full-time
sworn positions refer to the total number of approved
positions, including vacant positions and those filled by
actual paid personnel with general arrest powers scheduled
to work 35 or more hours per week.
Number

AUTHORIZED Full-time sworn positions................

Yes
Patrol and response
Criminal investigation
Detention-related
Court-related

Number

During 2013, did your agency have a contract or
outsource agreement to RECEIVE THESE SERVICES
FROM another agency or entity?
Mark “yes” or “no” for each listed service.
a.
b.
c.
d.

During 2013, did your agency provide law enforcement
services (e.g., make arrests, investigate crimes) on
TRIBAL LANDS? The term “tribal lands” includes areas
also labeled Indian Country, federal or state recognized
reservations, trust lands, Alaska Native villages, and/or tribal
communities.

During 2013, did your agency perform these detentionrelated and court-related functions either regularly or
when needed? Mark “yes” or “no” for each listed function.
a.
b.
c.
d.

During 2013, did your agency have one or more active,
ongoing partnerships with any PRIVATE SECURITY firms
that included a formal written agreement?
2

Patrol and response
Criminal investigation
Detention-related
Court-related

14. Enter the number of FULL-TIME SWORN personnel that
worked in the following capacities for the pay period that
included September 30, 2013. Personnel may be counted
in more than one category, but the number in each category
should not exceed the number of ACTUAL FULL‑TIME
SWORN personnel entered in 11a above. If none, enter 0.

11. Enter the number of ACTUAL FULL-TIME and PARTTIME paid agency employees during the pay period that
included September 30, 2013. Count employees who are
regularly scheduled to work less than 35 hours per week as
part-time. If none, enter 0.
Number
Full-time

Number

Part-time

a. Sworn personnel

(defined as those with general
arrest powers)������������������������������

a. UNIFORMED officers with REGULARLY
_______________

ASSIGNED DUTIES that include responding
to citizen calls for service���������������������������������

_______________

b. Officers with restricted or no

arrest powers�������������������������������

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b. Community Policing Officers or other sworn

_______________

personnel specifically designated to engage in
community policing activities���������������������������

c. All other personnel not included

in “a” or “b”�����������������������������������

_______________

c. School Resource Officers or other sworn

_______________

personnel whose primary duties are related to
school safety (exclude crossing guards)����������

d. Total actual paid employees

(sum a-c)�������������������������������������

_______________

15. Enter the number of FULL-TIME SWORN personnel that
worked in each of the following major operational areas
for the pay period that included September 30, 2013.
The total should equal the number of ACTUAL FULL-TIME
SWORN personnel recorded in 11a above. Count each
employee only once. If none, enter 0.

12. Enter the number of FULL-TIME and PART-TIME SWORN
personnel with general arrest powers (recorded in 11a) by
sex for the pay period that included September 30, 2013.
If none, enter 0.
Number
Full-time

_______________

Part-time

FULL-TIME SWORN personnel working
PRIMARILY in each duty area

a. Male..............................................

Number

a. SINGLE duty area - Law enforcement duties��

b. Female..........................................

b. SINGLE duty area – Jail-related duties�����������

c. TOTAL sworn personnel (sum

of a and b, should equal 11a).......

c. SINGLE duty area – Court-related duties��������
d. SINGLE duty area – Other duties��������������������

13. Enter the number of FULL-TIME SWORN personnel with
general arrest powers (recorded in 11a) by race/ethnic
origin for the pay period that included September 30,
2013. If none, enter 0.

e. MULTIPLE duty areas – that INCLUDE law

enforcement duties������������������������������������������

f. MULTIPLE duty areas – that do NOT include

Number

law enforcement duties������������������������������������

a. White, not of Hispanic origin.............................

g. TOTAL full-time sworn personnel

(sum a-f, should equal 11a)�����������������������������

b. Black or African American, not of

Hispanic origin..................................................
16. During 2013, did your agency perform these SPECIALIZED
SERVICES either regularly or when needed? Mark “yes” or
“no” for each listed service.

c. Hispanic or Latino.............................................
d. American Indian or Alaska Native, not of

Yes

Hispanic origin..................................................

e. Asian, not of Hispanic origin.............................
f. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander,

not of Hispanic origin........................................

g. Two or more races............................................
h. Race/ethnicity not known..................................
i. TOTAL full-time sworn personnel

(sum of a-h, should equal 11a).........................

Bomb/explosives disposal

Search and rescue

Tactical operations (e.g., SWAT)

Canine/K-9

Underwater recovery

Operating a basic training academy

Operating a forensic crime lab

Crime analysis

23. During 2013, were any of the following types of
applicants for SWORN positions targeted through special
recruitment efforts? Mark “yes” or “no” for each type of
applicant.

17. During 2013, did your agency participate in these types
of TASK FORCES either regularly or when needed?
Mark “yes” or “no” for each listed task force.
Yes
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.

Drug trafficking
Human trafficking
Internet crimes against children
Gangs
Violent crime
Anti-terrorism
Auto theft prevention (TRAP)
DWI/DUI prevention
Firearms trafficking

Yes

Women

Racial/ethnic minorities

1
1

c.
d.

Experienced law enforcement personnel
Military veterans

4-year college graduates

Multi-lingual speaking

Other, specify _____________________

18. During 2013, did your agency have dedicated personnel
to provide direct victim assistance services to victims or
their families on at least a part-time basis?
1
2

24. Enter the number of FULL-TIME SWORN personnel
that were HIRED by your agency during 2013 by type of
hire. Include all full-time sworn personnel hired during 2013
regardless of whether they are currently employed by the
agency or not. If none, enter 0 on line d and skip to Q26.

Yes
No

Number

19. During 2013, did your agency actively participate
in one or more multidisciplinary response teams,
task forces, or formal partnerships with other victim
service providers (e.g. shelters or safe houses, crisis
counseling organizations, organizations providing victim
compensation or legal services, victim support groups)?
1
2

a. Entry-level hires (non-lateral)���������������������������
b. Lateral transfers/hires��������������������������������������
c. Other new hires�����������������������������������������������

Yes
No

d. Total full-time sworn personnel hired
(sum a-c)���������������������������������������������������������
If none, Skip to Q26

20. During 2013, what was the standard shift length for patrol
officers in your agency?

25. Enter the number of MILITARY VETERANS HIRED by your
agency during 2013. Include all military veterans hired as
full-time sworn personnel during 2013 regardless of whether
they are currently employed by the agency or not. If none,
enter 0 on line c.

Hours per shift
21. Enter the number of FULL-TIME SWORN personnel who
RETURNED to employment with your agency from active
military duty during 2013?
If none, enter 0.

Number

RETURNING Full-time sworn personnel��������������

_______________

22. During 2013, did your agency provide, or have the
capacity to provide, any of the following to RETURNING
MILITARY VETERANS transitioning from deployment to
employment? Mark “yes” or “no” for each item listed.
Yes
Mental or psychological evaluation

Physical fitness evaluation

Re-enrollment in law enforcement
academy
Specialized law enforcement training
(e.g., community policing training)
Transitional assistance (e.g., mentorship
program, specialized field officer training)

d.
e.
f.

Deceleration activity period

Other, specify _____________________

_______________

b. Military veteran WITH PREVIOUS law
enforcement experience����������������������������������

_______________

c. Total military veterans hired as full-time
sworn personnel (sum a-b)����������������������������

_______________

26. Which law enforcement training academy or academies
provide the basic recruit training your officers complete
prior to employment with your agency?

a. Military veteran with NO PREVIOUS law
enforcement experience����������������������������������

30. During 2013, were the following types of technology used
by your agency? Mark “yes” or “no” for each item.

27. Enter the number of FULL-TIME SWORN personnel who
SEPARATED from your agency in these categories during
2013 by type of separation. If none, enter 0 on line j.

Yes

Number

a. Resignations����������������������������������������������������
b. Dismissals�������������������������������������������������������
c. Layoffs�������������������������������������������������������������
d. Called for military reserve duty������������������������

a. Mobile electronic finger printing���������������������

b. Gunshot detection system�����������������������������

c. Facial recognition�������������������������������������������

d. License plate readers������������������������������������

e. Red-light cameras�����������������������������������������

e. Medical/disability retirements��������������������������

f. Video cameras in patrol vehicles�������������������
g. Video cameras on patrol officers’
(e.g., uniform)������������������������������������������������

f. Non-medical retirements���������������������������������

h. Video cameras on patrol officers’ weapons����

g. Probationary rejections������������������������������������

i. Video surveillance of public areas�����������������

h. Death, enter the number of deaths for each
category below:

j. Camera-equipped drones������������������������������

31. During 2013, were the following types of electronic media
used by your agency to communicate with residents?
Mark “yes” or “no” for each item.

1. Natural causes��������������������������������������������
2. Homicide�����������������������������������������������������

Yes

a. Agency website���������������������������������������������

4. Suicide��������������������������������������������������������

b. Twitter�����������������������������������������������������������

c. Facebook, Google+, or similar����������������������

d. Blog��������������������������������������������������������������

e. YouTube or similar video sharing������������������

f. Pre-recorded voice messages����������������������

g. Mass communication/notification system�����

h. Other, specify _____________________ ���

5. Could not be determined����������������������������
i. Other separations��������������������������������������������
j. Total SEPARATIONS (sum a-i)�����������������������
28. During 2013, did your agency record the number of
civilian deaths that occurred during an interaction with
sworn personnel or while in your agency’s custody? If “no”
skip to Q30.
1
2

3. Accident������������������������������������������������������

Yes
No

32. During 2013, which type of DISPATCH CENTER was used
by your agency? Mark only one.

Skip to Q30

1
2

29. Enter the number of civilian deaths that occurred in 2013
during an interaction with sworn personnel or while the
decedent was in your agency’s custody. If none, enter 0.

3
4

Number

a. Justifiable homicide..........................................
b. Other homicide.................................................
c. Suicide..............................................................

Agency operated, NOT consolidated with other entities
Agency operated, CONSOLIDATED with other law
enforcement, fire, EMS, or public works agencies
Operated by another law enforcement agency
Operated by a non-law enforcement government entity
(e.g., PSAP 911 center)

Operated by a private entity

Unknown

33. During 2013, were the following communication systems
used to dispatch your agency’s officers? Mark “yes” or “no”
for each item.

d. Accidental death...............................................

Yes

e. Natural causes..................................................

f. Could not be determined..................................

a. Voice radio – Public safety conventional
repeater radio�����������������������������������������������

g. Total civilian deaths (sum a-f)........................

b. Voice radio – Public safety trunk radio ���������

c. Voice radio – Commercial wireless
cellphone���������������������������������������������������������

d. Digital radio���������������������������������������������������

e. Other, specify __________________ ���������

(DATE)
(NAME)
(PTITLE)
(ADDR)
(CITY), (STATE) (ZIP)
Dear (TITLE) (NAME),
Thank you for agreeing to participate in the pilot test for the Census of State and Local Law Enforcement
Agencies (CSLLEA). This is a unique opportunity for your office to contribute to the development of the
final version of the questionnaire before it is fielded nationally.
Enclosed please find a hardcopy of the survey.
In order to complete the pilot test in a timely manner, we ask that you complete the survey by May 29, 2013.
Completed responses can be returned to NORC via:
 E-mail ([email protected]);
 Fax, (312-759-4855); or
 Using the enclosed postage-paid return envelope
After we receive your completed survey, we will contact you to arrange a short debriefing interview to discuss
your experience completing the questionnaire and your overall comments. We ask that you make a copy of
your completed survey for reference and note how much time it took to complete it; including the amount of
time required to locate and assemble the requested information. The debriefing should take approximately
thirty minutes and we will use your feedback to improve the questionnaire and our data collection procedures
prior to the launch of the main study.
We hope that you will be able to help us with this review. If you need assistance with the questionnaire or
have any questions, please contact Stephanie Poland at NORC via e-mail at [email protected] or by
phone at (312)759-4261.
Sincerely,
David Herda
NORC Project Director for the NSP

CSLLEA Pilot Test Debriefing Questions
General Questions
1. How long would you estimate that it took you to complete the questionnaire?

2. Were there any questions that were unclear, confusing, or open to misinterpretation?

3. Were the response categories at each question comprehensive?/Were there responses
missing?

4. Was the information requested in the survey readily available?

5. We recognize that you noted estimates for certain questions (<>). If the
estimate checkbox was not available, would you have been able to provide exact numbers?

6. We noted that your office did not complete question >. Can you tell us
why this question as left blank?

7. Did you need to contact others for information to complete the survey?

8. If this questionnaire were available over the web, would you be more likely to complete it over
the web?

9. What changes would you recommend to make the survey easier to complete?

10. Do you have any general comments regarding the survey?

Specific Questions
1. Looking at Question 4, is this question clear and are the responses appropriate? Should this
item be limited to “law enforcement agencies” instead of “another agency or entity” in light of
Question 6?
2. Looking at Question 5, is this question clear and are the responses appropriate? Should this
item be limited to “law enforcement agencies” instead of “another agency or entity” in light of
Question 6?

3. Looking at Question 6, is this item mutually exclusive from questions 4 and 5? Is there a
meaningful difference between “contract and outsource agreement” (items 4 and 5) and
“active, ongoing partnership that included a formal written agreement?”
4. Looking at Question 7, is the description of “Tribal Lands” sufficient? Does the wording of this
item address situations in which an agency may not provide law enforcement services on tribal
lands, but an officer/deputy of the agency has a limited cross-deputization agreement?
5. Looking at Question 13, were these response categories problematic?
6. Looking at Question 15, was this question clear? Were you able to break out your full-time
sworn personnel according to these categories?
7. Looking at Question 16, are these response categories appropriate? Does anything need to be
removed or added? Are responses “f,” “g,” and “h” worded appropriately? Are “forensic crime
lab” and “crime analysis” meaningful?
8. Looking at Question 17, are the response categories appropriate? Does anything need to be
removed or added? Are responses “c” and “h” meaningful? Are responses “f” and “g”
necessary or of interest to the field?
9. Looking at Question 18, was this question clear? How did you interpret “dedicated personnel”
and “direct victim assistance services?”
10. Looking at Question 19, was this question clear (was it clear that this item is addressing
responses to victimization that occur outside of the agency)?
11. Looking at Question 20, was this question clear/answerable? Do you have a single standard
shift length for patrol offices? Can there be more than one standard shift within an agency?
12. Looking at Question 21, was this question clear? Did you have the information available/were
you able to determine the number of officers who returned from active military duty?
13. Looking at Question 22, are these response categories appropriate?
14. Looking at Question 25, was this information available (i.e. did you know how many of your
new hires had military experience, and if so, did you know how many had previous law
enforcement experience)?
15. Looking at Question 26, do you operate your own training academy or require recruits to
attend specific academies? If no – was this information readily available?
16. Looking at Question 27, are the breakouts for separations by manner of death available (i.e. do
you know the manner of death for deceased officers)? In general, do you think there is interest
from the field to collect information about officers’ deaths?
17. Looking at Question 28, is the wording of this question clear?
18. Looking at Question 29, is the wording of the question clear? Are the responses choices clear
and comprehensive?
19. Looking at Question 32, is the wording of the question clear? Are the response choices clear?
Are they appropriate? Mutually exclusive and exhaustive?
20. Looking at Question 33, is the wording of the question clear? Are the response choices clear?
Are they appropriate? Mutually exclusive and exhaustive?

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PRESENTED TO:
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Statistics

PRESENTED BY:
NORC at the University of Chicago
4350 East-West Highway
Suite 800
Bethesda, MD 20814-4410
T. (301) 634-9525
POINT OF CONTACT
David Herda
Senior Survey Director
Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and
Criminal Justice Studies
T. (312) 759-5086
[email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. I
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 1
RESPONDENT SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT ..................................................................................... 1
DATA COLLECTION .................................................................................................................................... 1
FINDINGS ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 2
APPENDIX A: CSLLEA PILOT TEST DEBRIEFING RESPONSES ............................................................ 4
APPENDIX B: MISSING ITEMS.................................................................................................................... 6

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INTRODUCTION
A pilot test of the CSLLEA instrument was conducted in June 2013 with 9 pre-selected law
enforcement agencies (LEA). Each LEA was asked to review the draft instrument and provide
feedback on their experience completing the questionnaire. Provided below is a description of the
approach used for the pilot test as well as our findings and recommendations for changes to the
survey instrument. At the time this report was written, eight of the nine LEAs had completed the
survey and a phone debriefing was conducted.
RESPONDENT SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA)
provided NORC with recommendations for the nine pilot test LEAs. The LEAs recommended
were located in Minnesota, Georgia, Maryland, Illinois, Arizona, South Dakota and Virginia. Two of
the LEAs indicated they had jurisdiction within tribal lands when completing the questionnaire.
DATA COLLECTION
As part of the recruitment process, the IACP and NSA sent invitation letters to the nine selected
LEAs. These letters provided a brief overview of the pilot test and requested that the LEAs contact
NORC if they were interested in participating. The nine LEAs contacted the IACP, the NSA, or
NORC directly to express their interest in participating in the pilot test.
Upon finalization of the pilot test questionnaire, the LEAs were sent a questionnaire packet via
FedEx. Included within this packet was a cover letter from NORC, the draft copy of the
questionnaire, and a return FedEx envelope for returning the completed survey. If NORC had an
email address for a respondent, a draft copy of the survey was emailed to the respondent as well.
NORC requested completion and return of the pilot instrument by May 29, 2013. For those LEAs
that had not returned their hardcopy surveys by May 29, 2013, NORC sent reminder emails or made
reminder phone calls to the pending respondents.
Upon receipt of a completed questionnaire, NORC contacted the respondent to schedule a
debriefing interview. The purpose of the debriefing interview was to discuss the clarity of the
questions, the completeness of response choices, the overall ease of completing the questionnaire,
and the amount of time it took to complete the survey. NORC also probed respondents regarding
missing or inconsistent items, out-of-range responses, and items not completed according to
directions. The debriefing questions and LEA responses can be found in Appendix A.
FINDINGS
The estimated timings varied among respondents. Four respondents reported it took approximately
30 minutes to secure the necessary information and complete the questionnaire. Two respondents
estimated that completing the questionnaire took one to two hours total, while another two
responded that it took a few hours. Completion time correlated with agency size and whether
respondents had to consult with co-workers to gather information.

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While the majority of respondents indicated that the information requested was readily available, it
was at times necessary to contact other individuals in order to complete certain items. Most of the
respondents were able to complete the questionnaire in its entirety; however, respondents from
larger agencies often reported having to contact administrative personnel to provide specific
information (most notably for questions regarding employees returning from military duty). One
respondent mentioned his concern for larger agencies that do not have an employee who can
complete the entire questionnaire and the potential for incomplete or missing data.
Overall, the respondents did not report significant problems with the clarity of the questions or the
response options. Some respondents did provide feedback on specific items, which can be found in
Appendix A. Respondent suggestions often focused on response options and how they might be
interpreted. Missing items from the hardcopy questionnaire are identified in Appendix B.
When asked if the respondents would be more likely to complete the questionnaire over the web, six
of the eight respondents responded in the affirmative. Another respondent reported that he did not
have a preference; the remaining respondent made a noteworthy suggestion that because most
information is delivered to them via e-mail, an electronic invitation to complete the CSLLEA could
be easily misplaced or overlooked.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the pilot test respondents’ feedback, NORC makes the following recommendations for
possible changes to the questionnaire for BJS’s consideration:
•

•

Q15: Two respondents were unable to clearly distinguish between the terms ‘Single duty
area’ and ‘Multiple duty areas’ and therefore were unsure how best to sort responses among
items a, d, and e. They responded that law enforcement duties often include subcategories or
specializations. For example, officers may specialize as bomb techs or investigators. Thus,
NORC recommends adding PRIMARILY to the question text (Enter the number of FULLTIME SWORN personnel that worked PRIMARILY in each of the following….). Also, at
option d, modify this to read SINGLE duty area – Other duties not specified above.
Q17: Question 17 received the most feedback from respondents. Two respondents noted
that ‘violent crime’ was a broad term. Larger agencies may have more than one type of
violent crime task force (aggravated assault, armed robbery, homicide, etc.). NORC
recommends either providing subcategories for ‘violent crime’ or simply rewording to
‘violent crime-all types’. Additional recommendations include replacing the term ‘Internet
crimes’ with ‘Cyber crimes’ and removing the TRAP acronym from ‘Auto theft prevention.’.
Also, NORC recommends adding “specialized” to the question text (During 2013, did your
agency participate in these types of specialized TASK FORCES either regularly or when
needed?)
Q22: The term RETURNING is confusing. Does it mean returning to the U.S. or returning
to an LEA position. Also, some respondents indicated that these services could apply to any
military veteran, whether returning to an LEA position or new hires. Also, two respondents
indicated that there was not a formal written policy, but that they still have these options in
place.
Q26: NORC recommends rewording the question to ‘Which law enforcement training
academy or academies provide the basic recruit training for your officers?’ A few

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respondents were confused with the wording since officers are considered employed by their
agency before attending a training academy. Rewording the question may prevent
respondents from leaving the question blank if the agency does not provide training prior to
employment.
Q22, 25, 27, 29: NORC recommends adding a column with a box (along with an instruction)
that allows respondents to check if they do not track or have access to this information. If
respondents leave items blank instead of entering ‘0’ we would be unable to determine
whether the information was available and it will prevent the need for costly retrieval efforts
to confirm the reason for missing items.
Q33: Two agencies reported that analog radio is used; thus, NORC recommends adding an
option for Analog radio.

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APPENDIX A: CSLLEA PILOT TEST DEBRIEFING RESPONSES
Overall Feedback

1. How long would you estimate that it took you to complete the questionnaire?
Hennepin
Arlington
Duluth
DuPage
Parker
Greenbelt
Atlanta
Hughes

1 ½ hours
60 minutes
2 hours
30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
It took a few days to get responses from personnel. Once I had the data, it did not
take long, maybe 4 hours.
15-20 minutes

2. Were there any questions that were unclear, confusing, or open to misinterpretation?
Hennepin
Arlington
Duluth
DuPage
Parker
Greenbelt
Atlanta
Hughes

No, it was good how you capitalized certain items. It was helpful and kept me on track.
Refer to comments in the next section (Feedback on Specific Items)
Refer to comments in the next section (Feedback on Specific Items)
Refer to comments in the next section (Feedback on Specific Items)
No
No
No, it is very self-explanatory.
No

3. Were the response categories at each question comprehensive? Were there responses missing?

Hennepin
Arlington
Duluth
DuPage
Parker
Greenbelt
Atlanta
Hughes

Q8: This question was confusing because of how our department is set up. We have
several divisions that are very diverse. We have a crime lab building, jail, court
security headquarters, etc. I counted each of these divisions and if they were
housed in the same building, I counted each one separately.
Refer to comments in the next section (Feedback on Specific Items)
Refer to comments in the next section (Feedback on Specific Items)
Refer to comments in the next section (Feedback on Specific Items)
Refer to comments in the next section (Feedback on Specific Items)
Refer to comments in the next section (Feedback on Specific Items)
Refer to comments in the next section (Feedback on Specific Items)
Refer to comments in the next section (Feedback on Specific Items)

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4. Was the information requested in the survey readily available?
Hennepin
Arlington
Duluth
DuPage
Parker
Greenbelt
Atlanta
Hughes

For some questions I had to ask some of my coworkers but other than that it was
just gathering the numbers.
Yes, for the most part.
Not all, not everything was in one place.
Yes
Yes, no problem at all.
Yes. It was done well.
Had to contact personnel
Yes, it was easy to fill out.

5. We noted that your office did not complete question . Can you tell us why this
question was left blank?
Q23: (c, d were left blank). They should be NO. I must have skipped them and never
went back.

Hennepin

Q5: (d left blank). It should be YES. For the first three responses, I saw these as
services provided to other law enforcement agencies, so I thought by Court-Related
you meant providing court-related services to other law enforcement agencies. That
was confusing. We do provide court security.
Q22: (f left blank). I did not understand what you meant by less stressful shift
assignments. When we start people up again, they go through reintegration training.
But they bid for shifts while still overseas meaning they already know what shift they
will work when they come back.

Arlington
Duluth
DuPage
Parker
Greenbelt
Atlanta
Hughes

Q27: I did not follow the instructions. They should be 0.
N/A
N/A
Q24- Left blank because they are on a hiring freeze.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A (Options left blank should be 0)

6. Did you need to contact others for information to complete the survey?
Hennepin
Arlington
Duluth
DuPage
Parker

See question 4.
Yes - had to contact radio manager for Q33.
Some additional contacts/outreach was needed. We were also able to reference
LEMAS.
Yes - personnel for race/ethnicity question.
No

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No
Yes - had to contact personnel
No

7. If this questionnaire were available over the web, would you be more likely to complete it over the
web?
Hennepin
Arlington
Duluth
DuPage
Parker
Greenbelt
Atlanta
Hughes

Probably. I like electronically better.
Yes, it would speed things up.
Yes, did LEMAS over the web. Prefer electronically.
Probably easier
Yes, absolutely
I don’t know. When you send a hardcopy it is easier to get to it. So much comes
through the web it is easier to misplace items.
Yes. The DOJ version was available on the web. We are going paperless in this
age.
I’ve completed surveys both ways. No difference to me.

8. What changes would you recommend to make the survey easier to complete?
Hennepin
Arlington
Duluth
DuPage
Parker
Greenbelt
Atlanta
Hughes

None.
None, it is a matter of finding the information and resources.
N/A
None
None
None

9. Do you have any general comments regarding the survey?
Hennepin

Arlington

Duluth
DuPage
Parker
Greenbelt

I thought it was easy.
Q1, need elaboration as to whether we are asking if they perform these duties as
primary responsibilities or as back-up. When asking if they perform patrol, response,
and criminal investigation functions either regularly or when needed, need to specify
a time or primary responsibilities.
Q15, make more clarification here (FULL-TIME SWORN personnel working
PRIMARILY in each duty area)
No
No
No, I have completed two or three of these types of surveys within the last month
and this was the easiest.
No

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No
No

Feedback on Specific Items

1. Looking at Question 4, is this question clear and are the responses appropriate? Should this item
be limited to “law enforcement agencies” instead of “another agency or entity” in light of Question
6?
Hennepin

No, I thought it was appropriate.

Arlington
Duluth

We’re a large agency, so I cannot fathom contracting out services.
It is better to leave this as is.
Yes, it was clear.

DuPage

No but we also do not contract out.

Parker

It was fine.

Greenbelt

It was fine.

Atlanta

It depends on the needs of the community and how the local jurisdiction is set up.
Atlanta is exclusively relying on itself, no outside help unless it is a state charge.

Hughes

For our purposes, this defaults to law enforcement.

2. Looking at Question 5, is this question clear and are the responses appropriate? Should this item
be limited to “law enforcement agencies” instead of “another agency or entity” in light of Question
6?
Hennepin

No, I thought it was appropriate.

Arlington

Leave as is.

Duluth

Yes it was clear.

DuPage

No, this is appropriate. Also have township deputies.

Parker

Fine, no problems.

Greenbelt
Atlanta

Fine.
See feedback for questions 1 and 3 in this section.

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Yes, it was clear.

Yes, there is definitely a difference between contract and an ongoing partnership.
Yes, it was mutually exclusive from 4 and 5.

Arlington

Depending on the information you want, Question 6 could be a little more specific
(i.e. how many were private security?).

Duluth

Yes, these are meaningful. The questions are mutually exclusive.

DuPage

There is slight overlap with these questions. Does think there is a difference
between “contract and outsource agreement” and “active, ongoing partnership that
included a formal written agreement.”

Parker

I am not experienced with either but do not see a major difference.

Greenbelt

Yes. We have what are called public/private partnerships. I thought the question
was clear.

Atlanta

We have a private security facility at headquarters and at facilities where officers are
not located during off hours via subcontracts.

Hughes

The term private security firms established the difference. Those were the operative
words.

4. Looking at Question 7, is the description of “Tribal Lands” sufficient? Does the wording of this item
address situations in which an agency may not provide law enforcement services on tribal lands,
but an officer/deputy of the agency has a limited cross-deputization agreement?
Hennepin

Yes, it was sufficient.

Arlington

N/A

Duluth

Yes, it was easy to understand what was meant.

DuPage

Yes

Parker

Yes, the description was sufficient. And yes, the wording is fine.

Greenbelt

Yes, the description was sufficient. I did not read into the question that deep;

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however, there might be agencies who overanalyze questions. I’m used to traveling
and reading different agency policies and procedures. My concern is when an
agency does not have one person to complete the whole survey. We are a smaller
agency so I am a one-stop shop.
Atlanta

Yes, the description is self-explanatory. Yes, I could read it that way. It’s a broad
question. It’s fine that way.

Hughes

Yes, the description was sufficient. We do have tribal lands that overlap our
jurisdiction but we are a Non PL 280 state.

5. Looking at Question 13, were these response categories problematic?
Hennepin

No.

Arlington

Only one that was problematic was g (2 or more races)

Duluth

Yes, but only from the standpoint that we do not keep track of this in a database.
This information is optional and not tracked in a database, so it was a manual
search to determine the response. .

DuPage

No, not really. Do this on a regular basis anyway.

Parker

No, it was clear.

Greenbelt

No, these are consistent industry standards.

Atlanta

It was the same as the DOJ survey we filled out a few weeks ago. It is a straight
forward question. There is no way to misinterpret it. I have never seen the statistic
for ‘g’ captured before but I believe it should be there.

Hughes

They were ok.

6. Looking at Question 15, was this question clear? Were you able to break out your full-time sworn
personnel according to these categories?
Hennepin

Yes, it was easy to break out. We have specific units. Some officers have collateral
duties but most have a primary duty. So I considered specializations as a single
duty. Smaller agencies will report officers having multiple duties.

Arlington

Yes – no problems here.

Duluth

At Q15, it was not clear that 11a should be referenced; I used the number in 14a.

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Upon rereading it, I just missed the reference to 11a.
DuPage

A little ambiguous. Single duty area because guys do multiple things (e.g.: bomb
techs-single or multiple duties?). Several collaterals who were marked as a single
duty, classify as multiple.

Parker

Yes, it was easy for us. We are a small agency.

Greenbelt

We are a mid-sized department. This would be easy for smaller agencies but I know
the larger agencies have the numbers available.

Atlanta

Because our agency is so large, we have a lot of law enforcement duties for ‘a’.
Exclusively law enforcement could be subcategorized. We have community policing,
investigations, etc. There could be specialized assignments. ‘d’ is very broad and
you will most likely find responses to be 0. Most targets will not understand what
that is.

Hughes

It was easy for me. We wear many hats because there are so few of us.

7. Looking at Question 16, are these response categories appropriate? Does anything need to be
removed or added? Are responses “f,” “g,” and “h” worded appropriately? Are “forensic crime lab”
and “crime analysis” meaningful?
Hennepin

I thought it was fine. Our forensic and crime analysis is one large unit.

Arlington

This question and the responses are fine.

Duluth

Clear, appropriate. Yes, have separate units (“forensic crime lab” and “crime
analysis”).

DuPage

Collaterals, everything was ok here.

Parker

No, nothing needs to be removed or added. And yes, “forensic crime lab” and “crime
analysis” were meaningful.

Greenbelt

No, nothing needs to be added or removed. We are a smaller department. It is good
to have the responses on here.

Atlanta

No, nothing should be removed or added. “Crime analysis” is fine, it’s universal. For
“forensic crime lab”, the issue is whether it is accredited or not. This is a big issue
with a lot of agencies, especially maintaining accreditation. Departments may train
their officers on forensics but they might not be accredited. This may skew our
numbers.

Hughes

No, nothing needs to be changed. “F”, “g” and “h” were ok.

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8. Looking at Question 17, are the response categories appropriate? Does anything need to be
removed or added? Are responses “c” and “h” meaningful? Are responses “f” and “g” necessary or
of interest to the field?
Hennepin

I think you covered it all. And yes, ‘f’ and ‘g’ are of interest to the field.

Arlington

Have a lot of task forces, maybe violent crime—all encompassing? Option ‘f’ is
definitely of interest; but option ‘g’ could be removed.

Duluth

Yes, C and H. F is especially necessary, have designated people for these.

DuPage

“C” and “h” are emerging trends. Yes for “f” and “g”. They have two task forces.

Parker

Responses “f” and “g” would be of interest to other, larger agencies.

Greenbelt

The responses are necessary. For item A, are you referring to drug trafficking or
drug investigations? For item C, the field is growing so fast. Cyber-crimes might be
a better term. Agencies will refer to this using different terms. For item E, does this
include repeat offenders? For item G, are you referring to prevention or
investigation? Completely different functions. Might want to include an option to list
“others”.

Atlanta

‘Violent crime’ could be specified more. Every agency handles violent crime. It
varies from simple assault all the way to homicide and agencies may have various
units within this spectrum. “Task forces” is a generic term. May want to reword to
“specialized task forces”. TRAP acronym could probably be taken out of ‘g’. Not all
agencies use this term.

Hughes

Maybe “e” should be Yes? We have a warrant task force with the US Marshals.
They consider it to be violent crime but we don’t. “C” and “h” are meaningful. “F” and
“g” are necessary.

9. Looking at Question 18, was this question clear? How did you interpret “dedicated personnel” and
“direct victim assistance services?”
Hennepin

“Dedicated personnel” are full-time employees. “Direct victim assistance services”
are those services to assist victims with finding resources.

Arlington

Dedicated personnel – someone they have on staff who specifically handles victim
services. Direct victim assistance services – the services provided to the individuals.
Is there any interest in whether these are civilian or sworn individuals? Also if they
are certified personnel or not?

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Duluth

Do have victim advocates on site and people on staff who deal with the victim.

DuPage

Detectives do follow-up. Someone on staff calls and offers services.

Parker

“Dedicated personnel” would refer to those who specialize in that area while “direct
victim assistance services” would refer to those who have received additional
training for this specific purpose.

Greenbelt

The question is good. Interpreted “dedicated personnel” to mean one specific
person where this is their job. Interpreted “direct victim assistance services” to mean
having direct contact afterwards, not at the scene. The person who comes behind
patrol and directly speaks with the victim. Gets the victim help or walks them
through the court system.

Atlanta

Interpreted “dedicated personnel” to mean those who are specialized within the
agency who specifically work with victim assistance. Interpreted “direct victim
assistance services” to mean working hands-on with the family whether by
counseling, walking them through the court process or informing them about the
offender. Overall, keeping them involved in the process.

Hughes

Interpreted “dedicated personnel” to be whoever has the title and job assignment to
be dedicated to victim services. Interpreted “direct victim assistance services” to be
those who are able to assist at the scene or post scene.

10. Looking at Question 19, was this question clear (was it clear that this item is addressing
responses to victimization that occur outside of the agency)?
Hennepin

Yes

Arlington

Personnel who work with these task forces do partnership with child protective
service.

Duluth

Yes, relates to question.

DuPage

Clear

Parker

Yes, it is fine.

Greenbelt
Atlanta

Yes
It took me a few times to read through this question. But yes, I was able to
comprehend because I worked in homicide a long time. I worked with victims of the
decedent. You could dummy it down a bit. Maybe reword to “did your agency
actively participate in formal partnerships with other victim service providers”.

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Did not see that you were referring to victimization outside of the agency.

11. Looking at Question 20, was this question clear/answerable? Do you have a single standard shift
length for patrol offices? Can there be more than one standard shift within an agency?
Hennepin

Yes, some areas have different shift. Maybe 10 hours but most work 8 hour shifts.

Arlington

They do, but know others do not.

Duluth

12 is the shift length for patrol but do have other shifts.

DuPage

Standard

Parker

They have found 10 hours to work best for their department. However, having more
than one standard shift may work for larger agencies.

Greenbelt

Yes, this is the single standard shift for patrol officers. They work four on, three off.
There will be different standard shifts reported by departments. Be cognizant of the
fact that if surveys are sent to Public Safety Departments, they may report 24 hours
shifts.

Atlanta

This is our standard shift length unless there are unforeseen circumstances like the
NCAA when we went to 12 hours shifts. Our general rule is that shifts cannot
exceed 10 hours unless there are situations when somebody cannot leave.

Hughes

There are agencies with multiple shifts.

12. Looking at Question 21, was this question clear? Did you have the information available/were you
able to determine the number of officers who returned from active military duty?
Hennepin

I tracked down the information myself.

Arlington

Something they don’t routinely track, go to HR

Duluth

The question was clear; we did not have anyone return, so the information was
available.

DuPage

Yes, they have military leave.

Parker

We are a smaller agency so I already had this information in my head.

Greenbelt

Yes, the question was clear. Expect a longer time with larger agencies. With my
experience, they will get the information.

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Atlanta

Yes, I just had to make a phone call.

Hughes

It was easy for me since we are a smaller agency.

13. Looking at Question 22, are these response categories appropriate?
Hennepin

I did not understand what you meant by less stressful shift assignments. When we
start people up again, they go through reintegration training. But they bid for shifts
while still overseas meaning they already know what shift they will work when they
come back.

Arlington

Do not do any of this, at least there are no written policies for any of this. However,
we may offer these to individuals who return anyway.

Duluth

Had to call someone else for this information as it’s hidden within another policy, but
the question is clear.

DuPage

Yes

Parker

Yes

Greenbelt

Yes. It’s trendy with CSLLEA and accreditation process.

Atlanta

Yes

Hughes

Yes

14. Looking at Question 22, do you think this item, or at least the responses currently listed, apply to
all veterans or only to veterans returning to the same law enforcement position held prior to
deployment?
Hennepin

Just those returning. We have a veterans program called SMART. If we know any veteran is
struggling, we will get them assistance.

Arlington

Some would depend on the length of service, but mostly to only those returning to position.

Duluth

Had to call someone else for this information as it’s hidden within another policy, but the
question is clear.

DuPage

Any new hire will go through this.

Parker

It applies to all veterans.

Greenbelt

We are concerned with those who were deployed and come back. We have to screen well to

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those applying.
Atlanta

In my opinion, it should apply to all or at least be available. For our agency, employee
assistance is clearly defined regardless of military status. In regards to an actual policy, we
have nothing written down. But it is clear how we handle issues of psychological problems.

Hughes

I think it applies to those returning to the position but this doesn’t apply to us.

15. Looking at Question 25, was this information available (i.e. did you know how many of your new
hires had military experience, and if so, did you know how many had previous law enforcement
experience)?
Hennepin

This information is not collected but I instructed my staff to start a spreadsheet and
begin collecting it.

Arlington

Have not hired any military veterans recently.

Duluth
DuPage

Have not hired any military veterans recently.

Parker

Have not hired any military veterans recently.

Greenbelt

Yes

Atlanta

Yes, I had to call personnel. It took only five minutes.

Hughes

Same situation. We are a small agency. Maybe larger agencies will have to refer to
HR.

16. Looking at Question 26, do you operate your own training academy or require recruits to attend
specific academies? If no – was this information readily available?
Hennepin

Academy is operated through the educational system. There are ten PPOEs where
recruits get basic skills training, and then they take the POST exam to get licensed.
Then we can hire them. So the basic skills training is prior to employment.

Arlington

Send to Academy, post-employment

Duluth

Yes, but only something for three years, post-employment only.

DuPage

Have one for corrections that is sponsored by the University of Illinois. Also send to

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Cook County Sheriff’s police academy.
Parker

It is based on whatever is available. For the last two rounds, we have sent recruits
to the Western Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy; it is approximately 40
miles away.

Greenbelt

No, we do not operate our own. The smaller agencies use bigger departments. We
call around to surrounding academies during the recruitment process to see whose
budget allows an academy. It depends on the timing.

Atlanta

Yes, it is funded and operated by the Atlanta Police Department for most training.
We do outsource for some specialized training.

Hughes

It is operated as a state academy. State does not allow private academies.

17. Looking at Question 27, are the breakouts for separations by manner of death available (i.e. do
you know the manner of death for deceased officers)? In general, do you think there is interest
from the field to collect information about officers’ deaths?
Hennepin

Yes, the breakouts are available and yes, there is an interest.

Arlington

None this year, but should not be hard to track.
Yes, from an officer safety standpoint, especially suicides and natural causes

Duluth

Yes, available. Yes, of interest.

DuPage

Yes. It is relevant, there is a study regarding average life span.

Parker

Yes, absolutely.

Greenbelt

Yes the breakouts are available and yes, there is an interest, especially number
four. We capture ‘resignations under investigations’ which is a separate item. (There
is a difference between those who leave because they no longer want to work for
the department and those who were asked to leave).

Atlanta

From an operational perspective, it would be beneficial. It can help through policy
development. Because the breakouts are so specified, it might be difficult for larger
agencies to collect the information.

Hughes

Might want to put “death in line of duty”. Yes, there is an interest in the field.

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18. Looking at Question 28, is the wording of this question clear?
Hennepin

Yes, but you could clarify it. Are you asking if we record it because we are required
to by an outside agency or if we record it for ourselves? We are required to report
this information for the jail to the BCA (Bureau of Criminal Apprehension).

Arlington

Question is clear, yes.

Duluth

Yes

DuPage

Yes

Parker

Yes

Greenbelt

Yes, the wording was clear. However, was the death natural or something we did?
Did the death occur while in our custody or did it occur at the hospital after transfer?

Atlanta

My response should have been “Yes”. The question is so close to 27 that I did not
read the second part about it occurring during an interaction with sworn personnel.

Hughes

Yes

19. Looking at Question 29, is the wording of the question clear? Are the responses choices clear and
comprehensive?
Hennepin

(skipped this question – legitimate skip)

Arlington

Yes

Duluth

(skipped this question – legitimate skip)

DuPage

Yes

Parker

(skipped this question – legitimate skip)

Greenbelt

(skipped this question – legitimate skip)

Atlanta

I would need the information from the homicide unit. ‘a’ is clear but ‘b’ is openended. Homicide can either be justified or chargeable. People might not know how
to categorize.

Hughes

(skipped this question – legitimate skip)

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20. Looking at Question 32, is the wording of the question clear? Are the response choices clear? Are
they appropriate? Mutually exclusive and exhaustive?
Hennepin

Yes, the response choices were clear and appropriate. Yes, they were mutually
exclusive.

Arlington

Yes, but may know more than most. The main key is finding someone to get at the
right question

Duluth

Yes

DuPage

Yes, covers different varieties of dispatches.

Parker

Yes

Greenbelt

Yes

Atlanta

Yes, question is clear. Items 4 and 5 are virtually the same. It is redundant. PSAP is
a private entity. A lot of people will not know what PSAP means.

Hughes

Yes, question and response choices clear.

21. Looking at Question 33, is the wording of the question clear? Are the response choices clear? Are
they appropriate? Mutually exclusive and exhaustive?
Hennepin

Yes

Arlington

Yes, but did need to ask the radio manager for information.

Duluth

Yes

DuPage

Yes

Parker

Yes

Greenbelt

You may need to contact someone experienced with radio. If you include digital, you
should also include analog. Items A and B might need to be combined. This will
confuse the average person. They will think you don’t know the difference between
conventional radio and trunk radio.

Atlanta

‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ need to be modernized. The verbiage is dated. Agencies still use
analog.

Hughes

Yes, question and responses clear.

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22. Looking at Question 34,
a. Do you know for whom your agency covers the costs associated with injuries and death?
Hennepin

All employees

Arlington

Self-insured through the countypay all net of pocket

Duluth

Yes - everyone who works for them.

DuPage

Self-insured, master policy covered by county-diverted to county. It all goes to the
state attorney which makes this difficult.

Parker

All full-time personnel are covered for injury and death.

Greenbelt

Maryland law requires workers compensation insurance.

Atlanta

Yes, every employee is covered. There are certain stipulations with buying into
worker’s comp.

Hughes

Covers all officers.

b. Are the response categories appropriate?
Hennepin

Yes

Arlington

May want to add outside of what they are entitled to (state/federal policies), outside
of federal/state grants.

Duluth

Agency is self-insured, wanted to check.

DuPage

Parker

Yes

Greenbelt

Yes

Atlanta

Yes, they are standard.

Hughes

Yes

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c. Would you be able to provide a dollar amount, your agency’s total payout for full-time
sworn personnel’s injuries and death during the fiscal or calendar year that included
September 30, 2013?
Hennepin

I would have to contact the county but yes, it would be available.

Arlington

Probably find this but would take some time.

Duluth

Yes, but would have needed to contact [illegible] for money. Injury part takes longer.

DuPage

It would take some investigation, but also depends on the county.

Parker

Yes, I would have to gather the information. It would probably be difficult for the
person assigned to actually gather the information.

Greenbelt

I would. But I don’t think you would get an accurate number from everyone. It will be
all over the board. We have to pay premiums. Other departments will be selfinsured. ‘Agency being self-insured’ and ‘city, county, or state self-insures’ may be
redundant.

Atlanta

No, the information would have to come from human resources at city hall. Total
payout depends on many factors including officer service time, litigation issues,
pension contributions, and whether the city was at fault.

Hughes

Yes, I think so.

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APPENDIX B: MISSING ITEMS
Question

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

Hennepin
County
(MN)
Sheriff’s
Office

Arlington
County (VA)
Police Dept.

Duluth
(MN) Police
Dept.

DuPage
County (IL)
Sheriff’s
Office

Parker (AZ)
Police Dept.

Greenbelt
(MD) Police
Dept.

Atlanta (GA)
Police Dept.

Hughes County
(SD) Sheriff’s
Office

Item d left
blank

Items b, e, f,
h left blank

Items b-h left
blank
Items b, c left
blank

Items b, c, f
left blank

Items a-d, f left
blank

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18
19
20
21
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Hennepin
County
(MN)
Sheriff’s
Office

Arlington
County (VA)
Police Dept.

Duluth
(MN) Police
Dept.

Item f left
blank
Items c
and d left
blank

Left blank
(hiring
freeze)
Legit Skip

26
27

28
29
30
31
32

DuPage
County (IL)
Sheriff’s
Office

Parker (AZ)
Police Dept.

Greenbelt
(MD) Police
Dept.

Atlanta (GA)
Police Dept.

Hughes County
(SD) Sheriff’s
Office

Legit Skip

Left blank
0’s not
inserted
for
remaining
items

Items b-I left
blank

Legit Skip

Item h left blank

Legit Skip
Item h left blank

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Hennepin
County
(MN)
Sheriff’s
Office

Arlington
County (VA)
Police Dept.

Duluth
(MN) Police
Dept.

DuPage
County (IL)
Sheriff’s
Office

Parker (AZ)
Police Dept.

Greenbelt
(MD) Police
Dept.

Atlanta (GA)
Police Dept.

Item h left blank

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Office

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Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 207 / Friday, October 25, 2013 / Notices
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November 7 and 8, 2013.

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thurgood Marshall Federal
Judiciary Building, Mecham Conference
Center, One Columbus Circle NE.,
Washington, DC 20544.

ADDRESSES:

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jonathan C. Rose, Secretary and Chief
Rules Officer, Rules Committee Support
Office, Administrative Office of the
United States Courts, Washington, DC
20544, telephone (202) 502–1820.
Dated: October 22, 2013.
Jonathan C. Rose,
Secretary and Chief Rules Officer.

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Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comments Requested; New Collection:
2013 Census of Federal, State, and
Local Law Enforcement Agencies
ACTION:

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DATES:

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

60-day notice.

The Department of Justice (DOJ),
Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of
Justice Statistics, will be submitting the
following information collection request
to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and approval in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed
information collection is published to
obtain comments from the public and
affected agencies. Comments are
encouraged and will be accepted for 60
days until December 24, 2013. This
process is conducted in accordance with
5 CFR 1320.10.
If you have additional comments
especially on the estimated public
burden or associated response time,
suggestions, or need a copy of the
proposed information collection
instrument with instructions or
additional information, please contact
Andrea Burch, Statistician, Bureau of
Justice Statistics, 810 Seventh Street
NW., Washington, DC 20531 (phone:
202–307–1138).
Written comments and suggestions
from the public and affected agencies
concerning the proposed collection of
information are encouraged. Your
comments should address one or more
of the following four points:
—Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the Bureau of Justice
Statistics, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
—Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s
estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
—Evaluate whether and if so how the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected can be
enhanced; and
—Minimize the burden of the collection
of information on those who are to
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appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms
of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of
responses.
Overview of This Information
Collection
1. Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement, with change, of a
previously approved collection for
which approval has expired.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection:
2013 Census of Federal, State, and Local
Law Enforcement Agencies (Census).
3. The agency form number, if any,
and the applicable component of the
Department sponsoring the collection:
The form numbers is CJ–38. The
applicable component within the
Department of Justice is the Bureau of
Justice Statistics, Office of Justice
Programs.
4. Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: This information collection is
a census of federal, state, and local
publically-funded law enforcement
agencies that employ the equivalent of
one full-time sworn personnel with
general arrest powers. The information
will provide national statistics on the
number of sworn and civilian personnel
by type of agency and functions
performed by each agency.
5. An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: A projected 18,000 state and
local respondents will take an average of
60 minutes each to complete form CJ–
38. In addition, 75 federal respondents
will take an average of 30 minutes to
complete a shortened version of the CJ–
38.
6. An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: There are an estimated
18,038 total burden hours associated
with this collection.
If additional information is required
contact: Jerri Murray, Department
Clearance Officer, United States
Department of Justice, Justice
Management Division, Policy and
Planning Staff, Two Constitution
Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3W–
1407B, Washington, DC 20530.

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Dated: October 22, 2013.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S.
Department of Justice.

—Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
—Minimize the burden of the collection
of information on those who are to
respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms
of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of
responses.

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1121—NEW]

Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comments Requested: Geospatial
Capabilities Survey

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ACTION:

Overview of This Information
Collection

30-day Notice.

The Department of Justice (DOJ),
National Institute of Justice (NIJ), will be
submitting the following information
collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The proposed information collection is
published to obtain comments from the
public and affected agencies. This
proposed information collection was
previously published in the Federal
Register Volume 78, Number 156, page
49288, on August 13, 2013, allowing for
a 60-day comment period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow
an additional 30 days for public
comment until November 25, 2013 This
process is conducted in accordance with
5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments concerning this
information collection should be sent to
the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, Attn: DOJ Desk Officer. The best
way to ensure your comments are
received is to email them to oira_
[email protected] or fax them to
202–395–7285. All comments should
reference the 8 digit OMB number for
the collection or the title of the
collection. If you have questions
concerning the collection, please call
Joel Hunt at 202–616–8111.
Written comments and suggestions
from the public and affected agencies
concerning the proposed collection of
information are encouraged. Your
comments should address one or more
of the following four points:
—Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
—Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies
estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
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(1) Type of Information Collection:
Establishment survey and initial
approval of collection.
(2) Title of Form/Collection:
Geospatial Capabilities Survey.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the
collection: Form Number: None.
National Institute of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, Department of Justice.
(4) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: Law enforcement
agencies with 100 or more sworn
officers. These law enforcement
agencies include police departments,
sheriff agencies, and state police
agencies. This collection is the only
effort that provides an ability to
determine, in detail, the geospatial
tools, techniques, and practices in use
currently at large law enforcement
agencies. The results of the survey will
help NIJ determine how best it can meet
the needs and enhance the effectiveness
of geospatial capabilities among crime
analysts in large police departments
through future technology development
grants. There is little data on the
specific geospatial capabilities of law
enforcement agencies and hence little
data on which to base technology grant
decisions to enhance crime analysis
tools and techniques. This survey will
update the information gathered in the
Use of Computerized Crime Mapping
Survey conducted by NIJ in 1997, the
last survey on use of computerized
crime analysis tools by NIJ and establish
the basis for future technology
development funding. This collection
will also enable Federal, State, and local
law enforcement agencies; legislators;
researchers; and government agencies to
understand the depth, range, and scope
of geospatial capabilities currently in
use at large law enforcement agencies
and develop approaches to extend and
enhance these capabilities towards
improving policing strategies and public
safety through crime solving and
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(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: The survey will invite all of
the 907 law enforcement agencies with
100 or more sworn officers to participate
in the survey. The law enforcement
agencies will select the personnel most
fitting to their organization to provide
the responses. The survey is estimated
to take one hour to complete.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: There are an estimated 907
total burden hours associated with this
collection.
If additional information is required
contact: Jerri Murray, Department
Clearance Officer, United States
Department of Justice, Justice
Management Division, Policy and
Planning Staff, Two Constitution
Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3W–
1407–B, Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: October 22, 2013.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S.
Department of Justice.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration
Importer of Controlled Substances;
Notice of Application; Cambrex
Charles City, Inc.
Pursuant to Title 21 Code of Federal
Regulations 1301.34(a), this is notice
that on July 24, 2013, Cambrex Charles
City, Inc., 1205 11th Street, Charles City,
Iowa 50616–3466, made application by
renewal to the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) for registration as
an importer of the following basic
classes of controlled substances:
Drug
4-Anilino-N-phenethyl-4-piperidine
(8333).
Phenylacetone (8501) ..................
Cocaine (9041) .............................
Opium, raw (9600) .......................
Poppy Straw Concentrate (9670)

Schedule
II
II
II
II
II

The company plans to import the
listed controlled substances for internal
use, and to manufacture bulk
intermediates for sale to its customers.
Comments and requests for hearings
on applications to import narcotic raw
material are not appropriate. 72 FR 3417
(2007).
Any bulk manufacturer who is
presently, or is applying to be,
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date for completion of the investigation
to January 29, 2014. Id. at 71645.
On December 19, 2013, in reponse to
a request from the parties, the
Commission granted the parties an
extension to file their reply submissions
in response to the Commission’s request
for briefing to January 6, 2014, and
further extended the target date for
completion of the investigation to
February 19, 2014. Notice (Dec. 19,
2013).
On December 23, 2013, the parties
filed initial submissions responding to
the Commission’s request for briefing on
review and concerning remedy, the
public interest, and bonding. On
January 6, 2014, the parties filed reply
submissions. Several third parties filed
submissions concerning the public
interest, including: Sprint Spectrum,
L.P.; CTIA—The Wireless Association®;
and United States Cellular Corporation.
Having examined the record of this
investigation, including the ALJ’s final
ID, the petitions for review and the
responses thereto, and the parties’
submissions on review, the Commission
has determined to find no violation of
section 337 with respect to the ’336
patent.
Specifically, the Commission affirms
the ID’s claim constructions as to claims
6 and 13 of the ’336 patent.
Regarding infringement, the
Commission affirms with modification
the ALJ’s finding that the accused
products do not satisfy the ‘‘entire
oscillator,’’ ‘‘varying,’’ and ‘‘external
clock’’ limitations of claims 6 and 13.
Moreover, the Commission affirms the
ALJ’s finding that Complainants failed
to prove indirect infringement because
they failed to prove direct infringement.
With respect to the domestic industry
requirement, the Commission finds that
Complainants have satisfied the
economic prong of the domestic
industry requirement based on modified
reasoning.
The investigation is terminated.
The Commission will issue an
opinion reflecting its decision within
seven days of this notice.
The authority for the Commission’s
determination is contained in section
337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in Part
210 of the Commission’s Rules of
Practice and Procedure (19 CFR Part
210).
Issued: February 19, 2014.
By order of the Commission.
Lisa R. Barton,
Acting Secretary to the Commission.
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[OMB No. 1121–NEW]

Agency Information Collection
Activities: New Proposed Collection;
Comments Requested: 2013 Census of
Federal, State, and Local Law
Enforcement Agencies
ACTION:

30-day notice.

The Department of Justice (DOJ),
Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of
Justice Statistics (BJS), will be
submitting the following information
collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The proposed information collection is
published to obtain comments from the
public and affected agencies. This
proposed information collection was
previously published in the Federal
Register Volume 78, Number 207, pages
64012–64013, on October 25, 2013,
allowing for a 60 day comment period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow
for an additional 30 days for public
comment until March 27, 2014. This
process is conducted in accordance with
5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments and/or suggestions
regarding the items contained in this
notice, especially the estimated public
burden or associated response time,
should be directed to the Office of
Management and Budget, Officer of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Attention Department of Justice Desk
Officer, Washington, DC 20503. The best
way to ensure your comments are
received is to email them to
[email protected]. All
comments should reference the eight
digit OMB number or the title of the
collection.
Written comments and suggestions
from the public and affected agencies
concerning the proposed collection of
information are encouraged. Your
comments should address one or more
of the following four points:
—Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
—Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies
estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
—Evaluate whether, and if so, how the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
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—Ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those
who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection
techniques or other forms of
information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of
responses.
Overview of This Information
Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection:
New collection
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: 2013
Census of Federal State, and Local Law
Enforcement Agencies (Census).
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the
collection: The form numbers is CJ–38.
The applicable component within the
Department of Justice is the Bureau of
Justice Statistics, Office of Justice
Programs.
(4) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: Federal, State, and
Local Government. This information
collection is a census of federal, state,
and local publically-funded law
enforcement agencies. The affected
public that will be asked to respond will
include approximately 18,000 State,
regional, county, municipal, campus,
and tribal law enforcement agencies that
employ the equivalent of one full-time
sworn personnel with general arrest
powers and roughly 75 federal law
enforcement agencies that employ
personnel authorized to carry a firearm
and make arrests. The information will
provide national statistics on the
number of sworn and civilian personnel
by type of agency and functions
performed by each agency.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the average amount of
time for a respondent to respond: It is
estimated that 18,000 state and local
respondents will take an average of 60
minutes to complete form CJ–38. In
addition, 75 federal respondents will
take an average of 30 minutes to
complete a shortened version of the CJ–
38 (CJ–38F).
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: There are an estimated
18,038 total annual burden hours
associated with this collection.
If additional information is required
contact: Jerri Murray, Department
Clearance Officer, United States
Department of Justice, Justice
Management Division, Policy and
Planning Staff, Two Constitution

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Square, 145 N Street NE., Suite 1407B,
Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: February 19, 2014.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S.
Department of Justice.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1122–NEW]

Agency Information Collection
Activities: New Collection; Certification
of Compliance With the Statutory
Eligibility Requirements of the
Violence Against Women Act as
Amended and the Prison Rape
Elimination Act for Applicants to the
STOP (Services* Training* Officers*
Prosecutors) Violence Against Women
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ACTION:

60-day notice.

The Department of Justice, Office on
Violence Against Women (OVW) will be
submitting the following information
collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Comments are encouraged and will be
accepted for ‘‘sixty days’’ until April 28,
2014. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments concerning this
information collection should be sent to
the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, Attn: DOJ Desk Officer. The best
way to ensure your comments are
received is to email them to
[email protected]. All
comments should reference the 8 digit
OMB number for the collection or the
title of the collection. If you have
questions concerning the collection,
please contact Cathy Poston, Office on
Violence Against Women, at 202–514–
5430.
Written comments and suggestions
from the public and affected agencies
concerning the proposed collection of
information are encouraged. Your
comments should address one or more
of the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
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(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses.
Overview of This Information
Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection:
New collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Certification of Compliance With the
Statutory Eligibility Requirements of the
Violence Against Women Act as
Amended and the Prison Rape
Elimination Act for Applicants to the
STOP Formula Grant Program.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the
collection: Form Number: 1122–XXXX.
U.S. Department of Justice, Office on
Violence Against Women.
(4) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: The affected public
includes STOP formula grantees (50
states, the District of Columbia and five
territories (Guam, Puerto Rico,
American Samoa, Virgin Islands,
Northern Mariana Islands). The STOP
Violence Against Women Formula Grant
Program was authorized through the
Violence Against Women Act of 1994
and reauthorized and amended by the
Violence Against Women Act of 2000,
the Violence Against Women Act of
2005 and the Violence Against Women
Act of 2013. The purpose of the STOP
Formula Grant Program is to promote a
coordinated, multi-disciplinary
approach to improving the criminal
justice system’s response to violence
against women. It envisions a
partnership among law enforcement,
prosecution, courts, and victim
advocacy organizations to enhance
victim safety and hold offenders
accountable for their crimes of violence
against women. The Department of
Justice’s Office on Violence Against
Women (OVW) administers the STOP
Formula Grant Program funds which
must be distributed by STOP state
administrators according to statutory.
As a result of VAWA 2013 and the
penalty provision of the Prison Rape
Elimination Act (PREA), States are
required to certify compliance with
PREA. If States cannot certify
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or executing an assurance that five
percent of covered funds will be used
towards coming into compliance with
PREA.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond/reply: It is estimated that it will
take the approximately 56 respondents
(state administrators from the STOP
Formula Grant Program) 10 minutes to
complete a Certification of Compliance
with the Statutory Eligibility
Requirements of the Violence Against
Women Act, as amended and the Prison
Rape Elimination Act.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: The total annual hour burden
to complete the Certification is less than
10 hours.
If additional information is required
contact: Jerri Murray, Department
Clearance Officer, United States
Department of Justice, Justice
Management Division, Policy and
Planning Staff, Two Constitution
Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 1407B,
Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: February 19, 2014.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S.
Department of Justice.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Notice of Lodging of Proposed
Consent Decree Under the
Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act
On February 19, 2014, the Department
of Justice lodged a proposed Consent
Decree with the United States District
Court for the District of Montana,
Billings Division, in the lawsuit entitled
United States v. Big Sky Linen Supply,
Inc.; Billings Laundry Company, Civil
Action No. 1:14-cv-00017–SPW–CSO.
The Consent Decree resolves claims
alleged by the United States on behalf
of the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) pursuant to
Section 107 of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of
1980, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42
U.S.C. 9607. The United States’
Complaint asserts claims against Big
Sky Linen Supply, Inc. and Billings
Laundry Company (collectively,
‘‘Defendants’’), and seeks recovery of
unreimbursed costs incurred by EPA for
response actions taken at or in
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Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Washington, D.C. 20531

[Date]
(PNAME)
(PTITLE)
(PADDR)
(PCITY), (PSTATE) (PZIP)
Dear (PNAME),
On behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), U.S. Department of Justice, NORC at the
University of Chicago will be conducting the 2014 Census of State and Local Law Enforcement
Agencies (CSLLEA-14), a survey of all state and local law enforcement agencies nationwide.
The CSLLEA-14 will obtain much needed information on agency functions, facilities, number of
personnel, and annual operating budget. Findings from the survey will be available on the BJS
website at http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/. In addition, the BJS website has information on CSLLEA
publications and methodology. The CSLLEA series data is available on the ICPSR website at
http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/NACJD/studies/27681.
The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3732),
authorizes this information collection. The request for information is in accordance with the
clearance requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, as amended (44 U.S.C. 3507).
Although this survey is voluntary, we urgently need and appreciate your cooperation to make the
results comprehensive, accurate and timely.
In approximately a week, you will be receiving an official invitation from NORC to complete the
CSLLEA-14. Again for this series you will have the opportunity to complete the survey on-line.
Instructions for how to access and use the web survey will accompany the invitation letter.
However, if you would like to begin the process now, you can access the web survey using the
following link and unique Personal Identification Number (PIN) assigned to your office below:
Survey URL: <>
PIN: <>
If you have questions or need assistance, please e-mail NORC at [email protected] or call NORC at
1-800-XXX-XXXX. Thank you for your cooperation in this important data collection effort.

Sincerely,

William Sabol, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Bureau of Justice Statistics

U. S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Washington, D.C. 20531

[Date]
(PNAME)
(PTITLE)
(PADDR)
(PCITY), (PSTATE) (PZIP)
Dear (PNAME),
On behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), U.S. Department of Justice, NORC at the
University of Chicago will be conducting the 2014 Census of Federal Law Enforcement Agencies
(Census), a survey of all federal law enforcement agencies employing personnel authorized to carry
a firearm and make arrests.
The Census will obtain much needed information on the number of personnel authorized to carry a
firearm and make arrests, primary job functions, education requirements, training requirements,
and agency partnerships with private security firms. Findings from the survey will be available on
the BJS website at http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/. In addition, the BJS website has information on Census
publications and methodology.
The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3732),
authorizes this information collection. The request for information is in accordance with the
clearance requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, as amended (44 U.S.C. 3507).
Although this survey is voluntary, we urgently need and appreciate your cooperation to make the
results comprehensive, accurate and timely.
In approximately a week, you will be receiving an official invitation from NORC to complete the
Census. Again for this series you will have the opportunity to complete the survey on-line.
Instructions for how to access and use the web survey will accompany the invitation letter.
However, if you would like to begin the process now, you can access the web survey using the
following link and unique Personal Identification Number (PIN) assigned to your office below:
Survey URL: <>
PIN: <>
If you have questions or need assistance, please e-mail NORC at [email protected] or call NORC at
1-800-XXX-XXXX. Thank you for your cooperation in this important data collection effort.

Sincerely,

William Sabol, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Bureau of Justice Statistics

Dear Chief,
The National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago (NORC) is collecting
information from every law enforcement agency in the U.S. This data collection, known as the
Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies (CSLLEA) is being conducted on behalf
of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), U.S. Department of Justice. The CSLLEA is the most
systematic and comprehensive source of national data on state and local law enforcement
agencies and employees for local police departments, sheriffs’ offices, state law enforcement
agencies, and special jurisdiction agencies.
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) fully supports this national data
collection effort. The information gathered will assist Federal, State, and local officials in their
efforts to assess the impact of past funding programs, as well as help them assess the current and
future needs of law enforcement agencies.
A successful census requires that each agency complete this survey’s questionnaire. We strongly
encourage you to take the time to provide the requested information. Through your participation,
we can continue to provide a complete accounting of the functions, personnel, policies, budget,
and operations of law enforcement agencies throughout the country. No other data collection
effort obtains such data from every law enforcement agency in the U.S.
We thank you in advance for your participation in this important study. Upon completion of the
study, BJS will produce a report and distribute the findings and data set. Please complete the
survey and return it to NORC as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
James W. McMahon
Deputy Executive Director

Serving the Leaders of Today, Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow

NATIONAL SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION
1450 DUKE STREET ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314-3490 703 836-7827
Fax 703 838-5349
WWW.SHERIFFS.ORG NSA [email protected]

Dear Sheriff,
The National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago (NORC) is collecting
information from every law enforcement agency in the U.S. This data collection, known as the
Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies (CSLLEA) is being conducted on behalf
of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), U.S. Department of Justice. The CSLLEA is the most
systematic and comprehensive source of national data on state and local law enforcement
agencies and employees for local police departments, sheriffs’ offices, state law enforcement
agencies, and special jurisdiction agencies.
The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) fully supports this national data collection effort. The
information gathered will assist Federal, State, and local officials in their efforts to assess the
impact of past funding programs, as well as help them assess the current and future needs of law
enforcement agencies.
A successful census requires that each agency complete this survey’s questionnaire. We strongly
encourage you to take the time to provide the requested information. Through your participation,
we can continue to provide a complete accounting of the functions, personnel, policies, budget,
and operations of law enforcement agencies throughout the country. No other data collection
effort obtains such data from every law enforcement agency in the U.S.
We thank you in advance for your participation in this important study. Upon completion of the
study, BJS will produce a report and distribute the findings and data set. Please complete the
survey and return it to NORC as soon as possible.
Sincerely,

Aaron D. Kennard
Executive Director

[Date]

[SUID]

(PNAME)
(PTITLE)
(PADDR)
(PCITY), (PSTATE) (PZIP)
Dear (PNAME),
On behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), U.S. Department of Justice, NORC at the University of Chicago is conducting
the 2014 Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies (CSLLEA-14), a re-occurring survey of all state and local law
enforcement agencies operating nationwide. The CSLLEA is conducted regularly in order to gauge changes in law enforcement
staffing, budgets and agency functions. The data will assist Federal, State, and local officials in their efforts to assess the impact of
past funding programs, as well as help them assess the current and future needs of law enforcement agencies. Your agency’s
participation is critical for the CSLLEA-14 to provide a complete accounting of the Nation’s law enforcement workforce.
To complete the survey on behalf of your office, we encourage you to use the web option. The web survey provides the most cost
efficient and convenient way to enter your responses. To access the web survey, please use the following link and unique Personal
Identification Number (PIN) assigned to your office below:
Survey URL: <>
PIN: <>
If you are unable to complete the survey on-line or prefer to complete a hardcopy version, you can request one by e-mailing
NORC at [email protected] or calling NORC toll free, at XXX-XXX-XXXX.
We thank you in advance for your participation in this important national study. Although this survey is voluntary, we would
greatly appreciate if you complete the survey as soon as possible to make the results comprehensive, accurate and timely. Upon
completion of the study, BJS will make the findings from the CSLLEA-14 available on its website at http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/. If
you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail NORC at [email protected] or call NORC toll free, at XXX-XXX-XXXX.
Sincerely,

David Herda
CSLLEA-14 Project Director
Enclosure

[Date]

[SUID]

(PNAME)
(PTITLE)
(PADDR)
(PCITY), (PSTATE) (PZIP)
Dear (PNAME),
On behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), U.S. Department of Justice, NORC at the University of Chicago is conducting
the 2014 Census of Federal Law Enforcement Agencies (Census-14), a re-occurring survey of all federal enforcement agencies
employing personnel authorized to carry a firearm and make arrests. The Census is conducted regularly in order to gauge changes
in law enforcement staffing and agency functions. Your agency’s participation is critical for the Census-14 to provide a complete
accounting of the Nation’s law enforcement workforce.
To complete the survey on behalf of your office, we encourage you to use the web option. The web survey provides the most cost
efficient and convenient way to enter your responses. To access the web survey, please use the following link and unique Personal
Identification Number (PIN) assigned to your office below:
Survey URL: <>
PIN: <>
If you are unable to complete the survey on-line or prefer to complete a hardcopy version, you can request one by e-mailing
NORC at [email protected] or calling NORC toll free, at XXX-XXX-XXXX.
We thank you in advance for your participation in this important national study. Although this survey is voluntary, we would
greatly appreciate if you complete the survey as soon as possible to make the results comprehensive, accurate and timely. Upon
completion of the study, BJS will make the findings from the CSLLEA-14 available on its website at http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/. If
you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail NORC at [email protected] or call NORC toll free, at XXX-XXX-XXXX.
Sincerely,

David Herda
CSLLEA-14 Project Director
Enclosure

THANK YOU REMINDER POSTCARD TEXT
We recently sent you the 2014 Census of State and Local Law Enforcement
Agencies (CSLLEA)!
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is conducting a national census of state and local
law enforcement agencies throughout the United States and we need your help!
This data collection effort will provide much needed information on law enforcement
functions, facilities, number of personnel, and operating budgets. It is extremely
important that your office responds so that the data is complete.
If you have already completed the 2014 CSLLEA survey, please accept our sincere
thanks. If not, please do so today. If you did not receive the survey invitation letter or it
was misplaced, please call NORC toll-free at XXX-XXX-XXXX or via e-mail at
[email protected]. Again, thank you for your help.
David Herda
Senior Survey Director, NORC

THANK YOU REMINDER POSTCARD TEXT
We recently sent you the 2014 Census of Federal Law Enforcement Agencies
(Census)!
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is conducting a national census of Federal law
enforcement agencies throughout the United States and we need your help!
This data collection effort will provide much needed information on Federal law
enforcement job functions and qualifications. It is extremely important that your office
responds so that the data is complete.
If you have already completed the 2014 Census survey, please accept our sincere thanks.
If not, please do so today. If you did not receive the survey invitation letter or it was
misplaced, please call NORC toll-free at XXX-XXX-XXXX or via e-mail at
[email protected]. Again, thank you for your help.
David Herda
Senior Survey Director, NORC

[Date]

[SUID]

(PNAME)
(PTITLE)
(PADDR)
(PCITY), (PSTATE) (PZIP)
Dear (PNAME),
About two months ago we sent you an invitation to complete the 2014 Census of State and Local Law
Enforcement Agencies (CSLLEA-14) sponsored by the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Statistics (BJS). According to our records, we have not yet received a completed questionnaire from your agency.
The CSLLEA-14 data will assist Federal, State, and local officials in their efforts to assess the impact of past
funding programs, as well as help them assess the current and future needs of law enforcement agencies.
Your agency’s participation is critical for a complete and accurate census.
For your convenience, you can respond to the CSLLEA-14 in one of several ways:
Web:

If you have Internet access, we strongly encourage you to complete the questionnaire online. Many
agencies have already replied to the survey using the web option. It’s quick and easy, and the website is
programmed to ensure accurate and complete responses. Please visit this user-friendly website to access the
questionnaire: https://websurvey.norc.org/csllea2014
For security purposes, use this Personal Identification Number (PIN) and password to access the
web questionnaire:
PIN:
Password:

Paper: If you prefer to complete a paper version of the questionnaire, complete and return the enclosed
questionnaire in the postage-paid envelope or fax each page toll-free to 1-888-836-7983. Please retain a
photocopy of your completed reply.

We thank you in advance for your participation in this important national study. Although this survey is
voluntary, we would greatly appreciate if you complete the survey as soon as possible to make the results
comprehensive, accurate and timely. Upon completion of the study, BJS will make the findings from the
CSLLEA-14 available on its website at http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/. If you have any questions, please feel free to
e-mail NORC at [email protected] or call NORC toll free, at XXX-XXX-XXXX.
Sincerely,

David Herda
CSLLEA-13 Project Director
Enclosure

[Date]

[SUID]

(PNAME)
(PTITLE)
(PADDR)
(PCITY), (PSTATE) (PZIP)
Dear (PNAME),
About two months ago we sent you an invitation to complete the 2014 Census of Federal Law
Enforcement Agencies (Census-14) sponsored by the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics
(BJS). According to our records, we have not yet received a completed questionnaire from your agency. Your
agency’s participation is critical for a complete and accurate census.
For your convenience, you can respond to the Census-14 in one of several ways:
Web:

We thank you in advance for your participation in this important national study. Although this survey is
voluntary, we would greatly appreciate if you complete the survey as soon as possible to make the results
comprehensive, accurate and timely. Upon completion of the study, BJS will make the findings from the
Census-14 available on its website at http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/. If you have any questions, please feel free to email NORC at [email protected] or call NORC toll free, at XXX-XXX-XXXX.
Sincerely,

David Herda
CSLLEA-13 Project Director
Enclosure

2014 Census of Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Telephone Contacting Script
Hello, may I please speak with (RESPONDENT).
IWER: IF R NO LONGER WORKS THERE, ASK FOR PERSON WHO CURRENTLY HOLDS R’s POSITION.
RECORD FIRST AND LAST NAME OF NEW R AND ATTEMPT TO INTERVIEW.
My name is (NAME) from NORC at the University of Chicago. We recently sent you a packet for the 2013
Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies (or Census of Federal Law Enforcement Agencies).
The packet contained a cover letter, a brief questionnaire, and postage-paid return envelope. Have you
received this package?
NO, did not receive package:
NORC is acting as the data collection agent to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) for the
2014 CSLLEA (or Census), and your agency’s response to a brief survey is needed to complete the
Census. This survey will collect information on topics such as agency functions, operations, and
staffing. We can send you another packet, but we also offer the option to complete the
questionnaire via a secure web link. Would you like the web address?
 YES: PROVIDE R WITH WEB ADDRESS, PIN AND PASSWORD FOR THEIR AGENCY
 NO: ASK R FOR CURRENT ADDRESS
Can I confirm the address we have for you and I can mail you a copy of the
survey materials? You should receive a new packet in the mail within the next
week. If you have any questions when you receive the materials, please call us
toll-free at XXX-XXX-XXXX. Thank you for your participation!
YES, did receive package:
Great! Do you have any questions about the 2014 CSLLEA (Census)?
Your completed questionnaire can be returned to NORC using the pre-addressed, pre-paid
envelope, which was included in the package. You also have the option of the completing the
questionnaire on-line. The package you received should have contained a cover letter that provided
you with the questionnaire’s web address and a pin and password to use when accessing the
questionnaire.
If you have any questions as you complete the survey, please call us toll-free at XXX-XXX-XXXX.
Thank you in advance for your participation!

2014 Census of Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Voice Mail Script
Respondent’s Direct Telephone Line
Hello! My name is (NAME) from NORC at the University of Chicago. We are conducting the 2014 Census
of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies (or 2014 Census of Federal Law Enforcement Agencies) on
behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics. You should have received a packet in the mail containing the
2014 CSLLEA (or Census) questionnaire. Please complete and return the questionnaire to NORC as soon
as possible. If you have any questions about the survey, please call our toll free number XXX-XXX-XXXX
and mention the 2013 CSLLEA (or Census). Again, our toll free number is XXX-XXX-XXXX. Thank you!
Administrative Assistant or Secretary’s Telephone Line
Hello! My name is (NAME), calling from NORC at the University of Chicago. We are conducting the 2014
Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies (or 2014 Census of Federal Law Enforcement
Agencies) on behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics. (RESPONDENT’S NAME) should have received a
package containing the census questionnaire. Please have (RESPONDENT NAME) complete and return
the questionnaire to NORC as soon as possible. If there are any questions about the survey, please call
our toll free number XXX-XXX-XXXX and mention the 2014 CSLLEA (or 2014 Census). Again, our toll free
number is XXX-XXX-XXXX. Thank you!

LAST CHANCE POSTCARD TEXT
Data collection for the 2014 Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies
(CSLLEA) is scheduled to end XXX XX, 2014!
We have not yet received a response from you!
We have been in contact with your agency and hope that you are able to participate. With
ever increasing workload demands and reduced resources, it is extremely important that
we have empirical data to document the current circumstances of law enforcement
agencies nationwide.
If you did not receive a questionnaire, or if it was misplaced, please contact NORC
(acting as a data collection agent for the Bureau of Justice Statistics) toll-free at XXXXXX-XXXX or by e-mail at [email protected]. We will be happy to assist you with
completing the questionnaire over the phone or via the internet.
Thank you for your help with this important survey!
David Herda
Senior Survey Director, NORC

2014 Census of Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Telephone Retrieval Script
Hello, may I please speak with (RESPONDENT).
My name is (NAME) from NORC at the University of Chicago. You recently completed a questionnaire for
the 2014 Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies (or 2014 Census of Federal Law
Enforcement Agencies). We received your completed questionnaire and I’m calling now to confirm that
we have everything recorded correctly and completely for your agency. It is very important that we have
complete data from each agency to ensure an accurate representation of the nation’s law enforcement
agencies. Before we begin, I would like to tell you that this call may be monitored for quality assurance.
This should only take a few minutes of your time.
BEGIN READING QUESTION(s) THAT IS (ARE) MISSING INFORMATION:

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