The 2018 census builds upon the
previous three iterations of the CLETA data collections in 2013,
2006, and 2002. The proposed information collection includes all
state and local law enforcement training academies offering basic
recruit programs during calendar year 2018 in the 50 states and the
District of Columbia. BJS plans to field the 2018 CLETA from
January through August 2019. The census will collect information
about law enforcement training staff, recruits/trainees, curricula,
facilities, and policies.
The CLETA was last administered
in 2013 with a total estimated burden of 1,470 hours. The total
estimated time burden of the 2018 CLETA has increased 525 hours to
an estimated 1,995 hours. The increase in burden is due to an
adjustment to the estimate of the number of academies from 700 to
950, increasing the burden by 500 hours. The adjustment to the
estimate of the number of academies also increases the number of
academies selected for data quality follow up from 420 to 570,
adding 25 more hours to the total burden estimate.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.