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«AH_Title» «AH_Name»
OR CURRENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE
«Agency_Name»
«Address1» «Address2»
«City», «State» «Zip»
Dear «AH_Title» «AH_Name»,
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is pleased to introduce the upcoming Law
Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP) survey.
The LEAP is a new pilot survey developed by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the principal federal
statistical agency in the Department of Justice and the official source for criminal justice statistics in the
United States. BJS is working in partnership with IACP and RTI International on LEAP.
The purpose of the LEAP survey is to identify the most efficient, least burdensome way to collect timely
data on key topics, such as agency personnel, budget, and hiring/retention. Responses and feedback from
law enforcement agencies such as yours will be critical to developing this innovative data collection.
In the next few weeks, BJS will invite <> to participate in the LEAP survey. Specifically,
your agency will be asked to complete a short online survey covering key topics in law enforcement.
Recognizing the importance of this work, the IACP <> provides our full support
for LEAP and encourages you to participate.
I appreciate that your agency is busy and I thank you for your support of LEAP. BJS, IACP, and RTI
International have designed the LEAP to help improve BJS’s law enforcement agency data collections by
minimizing the burden on <> <>. I hope your agency can find time to
complete this short survey, as well as provide feedback if you have any.
If you need to change the point of contact for your agency or update your contact information (including
email address), please call the LEAP helpdesk at <>. If you have questions about LEAP,
please contact the RTI data collection team by phone at <> or e-mail at [email protected] . If you
have any general comments about this data collection, please contact the BJS Program Manager Sean
Goodison at <> or [email protected] .
Sincerely,
<>
<>
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Attachment D
<> <>
OR CURRENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE
<>
<>
<>
<>, <> <>
Dear «TITLE» «NAME»:
I am writing to invite the <> to participate in the 2024 Law Enforcement Agency
Pulse (LEAP) survey from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). BJS is the principal federal statistical
agency in the Department of Justice and the official source for criminal justice statistics in the United
States. Our mission is to collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate criminal justice data.
The LEAP survey is a new pilot program to assess the most effective way to conduct future law
enforcement surveys. We want to identify the most efficient, least burdensome way to collect timely data
on key topics, such as agency personnel, budget, and hiring/retention. This brief survey covers topics
related to basic personnel and operational activities and takes approximately 40 minutes to complete.
BJS is working with RTI International, a non-profit research institute, to conduct LEAP. Additionally,
BJS has partnered with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for this project. You may
have received a pre-notification from IACP regarding the LEAP survey.
To complete your survey, go to < >. You may start and stop as needed. Your agency’s log-in
information is:
User name:
<>
Password:
<>
Please complete this questionnaire online by <>.
For your reference, a copy of the survey can be downloaded from the website. If you need to change your
agency’s point of contact or update your contact information (including email address), go to < >
using the username and password shown above and follow the instructions provided on the website.
BJS is authorized to conduct this data collection under 34 U.S.C. § 10132. BJS will use the data collected
in LEAP only for research and statistical purposes, as described in 34 U.S.C. § 10134. As a pilot program,
no data submitted by your agency will used outside of BJS and any public report will only use aggregated
results without identifying individual agencies or responses. More information about the various
authorities that govern BJS data is available in the BJS Data Protection Guidelines on the BJS website.
If you have questions, please contact the RTI data collection team at <> or leap@rti.org. If
you have general comments about LEAP, please contact the BJS Program Manager, Sean Goodison,
Ph.D., at 202-307-0765 or Sean.Goodison@usdoj.gov.
Sincerely,
Kevin M. Scott, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Attachment E
Title Page
Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP) Survey
FAQS
Conducted by
Bureau of Justice Statistics, US Department of Justice
RTI International
International Association of Chiefs of Police
The Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP) survey was developed by the Bureau of Justice
Statistics (BJS). The LEAP survey is a new pilot program to assess the most effective way to
conduct future law enforcement surveys. The goal of the LEAP pilot is to identify the most
efficient, least burdensome way to collect timely data on key topics, such as agency personnel,
budget, and hiring/retention. Only 500 agencies have been randomly selected to participate in the
pilot program. LEAP data collection will occur in the summer and fall of 2024. The following
presents some frequently asked questions law enforcement agencies may have about the LEAP.
What information does LEAP collect?
LEAP asks questions on personnel, budget, hiring and retention, and data use. However, data
collected from LEAP will not be used to produce statistics on agency operations. As a pilot
program, no data submitted by your agency will used outside of BJS and any public report will
only use aggregated results without identifying individual agencies or responses. Instead, LEAP
will be used to design future law enforcement surveys.
Why is LEAP important?
If successful, future iterations of LEAP would facilitate more frequent publication of law
enforcement data. This would allow agencies, researchers, and policy makers to understand law
enforcement operations at local, county, state, and national levels. Simultaneously, BJS
understands that law enforcement agencies have limited time to participate in surveys. The goal
of LEAP is to identify how to balance these competing demands and create a new, streamlined
data collection design that provides up-to-date data, while minimizing the burden on law
enforcement agencies.
How is LEAP different?
LEAP is a shorter survey, which takes only 40 minutes to complete. While the LEAP pilot will
not be used to produce public statistics on agency operations, the LEAP pilot data will assist BJS
for developing future surveys that may be both more timely and less burdensome to law
enforcement agencies.
What will I be asked to do?
The chief executive will be asked to designate a staff member to complete the survey (i.e., point
of contact). The agency point of contact will be given information on how to access the online
Attachment E
survey (or request a paper survey if desired). The website will be secure and will allow
respondents to save and close the survey at any time. The survey can be reopened later to enter
or edit responses until the final responses are submitted. Agencies will also be given a paper
copy of the survey if they prefer to submit the survey by mail, email, or fax.
LEAP Schedule
Summer – Fall 2024
•
•
•
BJS will send a letter inviting law enforcement agency chief executives to participate in
LEAP.
Chief executives invited to participate in LEAP can designate a point-of-contact who will
complete the survey.
RTI International, as the BJS data collection agent for the LEAP pilot, will provide the
chief or point-of-contact with access to the survey website and collect the survey data.
Winter – Spring 2024
•
BJS will review findings from LEAP and assess the feasibility of conducting future
iterations of LEAP or similar law enforcement agency surveys.
Shaded Box
For more information about LEAP, visit https://bjslecs.org/LEAP or contact the RTI
International data collection team at LEAP@rti.org.
For additional information on the Law Enforcement Core Statistics suite of BJS data collection
efforts related to law enforcement, visit https://bjslecs.org/.
You may also contact:
Mark Pope
Policing Research Program Director
RTI International
3040 E Cornwallis Blvd, RTP, NC 27709
mpope@rti.org
919-485-5701
Sean Goodison, PhD
LEAP Program Manager
Bureau of Justice Statistics
999 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Sean.Goodison@usdoj.gov
202-307-0765
Attachment F
<> <>
OR CURRENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE
<>
<>
<>
<>
<>, <> <>
Dear <> >:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is currently piloting a new program, the 2024 Law Enforcement
Agency Pulse (LEAP) Survey. The pilot aims to assess new methods of collecting data on personnel,
budget, and hiring/retention within law enforcement agencies in the United States. The results of this pilot
program will be used to identify ways to minimize the reporting burden of law enforcement agencies for
future BJS surveys. This brief survey covers topics related to basic personnel and operational activities
and takes approximately <> to complete.
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recognizes the importance of this work for the
nation’s law enforcement community. Both IACP and RTI International a non-profit research institute,
are partners with BJS for the LEAP pilot program.
IACP provides our full support of the LEAP survey and encourages the <> to
participate.
Your participation will help ensure that LEAP is a success. Law enforcement professionals have an
interest in improved data availability and transparency, while minimizing the reporting burden on
agencies. The LEAP pilot seeks to help BJS and law enforcement find that balance.
We know that your staff have many responsibilities and limited time, but we hope that you will provide
the requested information and contribute to this effort.
We thank you in advance for your participation in this important study.
Sincerely,
<>
<>
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Attachment G
TO: <>
SUBJECT LINE: Request to Participate: BJS 2024 Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP) Survey
Dear «TITLE» «NAME»:
I am writing to invite the <> to participate in the 2024 Law Enforcement Agency
Pulse (LEAP) survey from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
BJS is the principal federal statistical agency in the Department of Justice and the official source for
criminal justice statistics in the United States. Our mission is to collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate
criminal justice data. BJS is working with RTI International, a non-profit research institute, to collect
LEAP survey data.
The LEAP survey is a new pilot program to assess the most effective way to conduct future law
enforcement surveys. We want to identify the most efficient, least burdensome way to collect timely data
on key topics, such as agency personnel, budget, and hiring/retention. This brief survey covers topics
related to basic personnel and operational activities and takes approximately <> to complete.
I know your agency is busy, but the <>’s participation is critical to the success of LEAP.
Your agency’s responses cannot be replaced and will help us determine the best method for collecting
critical data on law enforcement operations from similar agencies.
To complete your survey, go to < >. You may start and stop as needed. Your agency’s log-in
information is:
User name:
<>
Password:
<>
Please complete this questionnaire online by <>.
For your reference, a copy of the survey can be downloaded from the website. If you need to change your
agency’s point of contact or update your contact information (including email address), go to < >
using the username and password shown above and follow the instructions provided on the website.
BJS is authorized to conduct this data collection under 34 U.S.C. § 10132. BJS will use the data collected
in LEAP only for research and statistical purposes, as described in 34 U.S.C. § 10134. As a pilot program,
no data submitted by your agency will used outside of BJS and any public report will only use aggregated
results without identifying individual agencies or responses. More information about the various
authorities that govern BJS data is available in the BJS Data Protection Guidelines on the BJS website.
If you have questions, please contact the RTI data collection team at <> or leap@rti.org. If
you have general comments about LEAP, please contact the BJS Program Manager, Sean Goodison,
Ph.D., at 202-307-0765 or Sean.Goodison@usdoj.gov.
Sincerely,
Kevin M. Scott, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Attachment H
«TITLE» «NAME»
OR CURRENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE
«AGENCY»
«ADDRESS1», «ADDRESS2»
«CITY», «STATE» «ZIP»
Dear «TITLE» «NAME»:
The «AGENCY» has been invited to participate in the 2024 Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP)
survey by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). BJS is the principal federal statistical agency in the
Department of Justice and is working with RTI International and the International Association of Chiefs
of Police (IACP) to conduct LEAP.
The LEAP survey is a new pilot program to assess the most effective way to conduct future law
enforcement surveys. We want to identify the most efficient, least burdensome way to collect timely data
on key topics, such as agency personnel, budget, and hiring/retention.
If you have already completed the survey, please accept our sincere thanks. If you have not yet submitted,
please do so when possible. We understand your agency is busy. However, your participation is critical
and your agency’s responses cannot be replaced. Your contribution on the LEAP survey will help shape
future law enforcement agency surveys. The questionnaire takes approximately <> to complete.
Please complete the questionnaire at < > and enter your agency’s log-in information:
User Name: <>
Password: <>
Please complete this questionnaire online by <>.
For your reference, a copy of the survey can be downloaded from the website. If you need to change your
agency’s point of contact or update your contact information (including email address), go to < >
using the username and password shown above and follow the instructions provided on the website.
BJS is authorized to conduct this data collection under 34 U.S.C. § 10132. BJS will use the data collected
in LEAP only for research and statistical purposes, as described in 34 U.S.C. § 10134. As a pilot program,
no data submitted by your agency will used outside of BJS and any public report will only use aggregated
results without identifying individual agencies or responses. More information about the various
authorities that govern BJS data is available in the BJS Data Protection Guidelines on the BJS website.
If you have questions, please contact the RTI data collection team at <> or leap@rti.org. If
you have general comments about LEAP, please contact me at 202-307-0765 or
Sean.Goodison@usdoj.gov.
Sincerely,
Sean Goodison, Ph.D.
LEAP Program Manager
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Attachment I
TO: <>
SUBJECT LINE: Request to Participate: BJS 2024 Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP) Survey
Dear «TITLE» «NAME»:
The «AGENCY» has been invited to participate in the 2024 Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP)
survey by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). BJS is the principal federal statistical agency in the
Department of Justice and is working with RTI International and the International Association of Chiefs
of Police (IACP) to conduct LEAP.
The LEAP survey is a new pilot program to assess the most effective way to conduct future law
enforcement surveys. We want to identify the most efficient, least burdensome way to collect timely data
on key topics, such as agency personnel, budget, and hiring/retention.
If you have already completed the survey, please accept our sincere thanks. If you have not yet submitted,
please do so when possible. We understand your agency is busy. However, your participation is critical
and your agency’s responses cannot be replaced. Your contribution on the LEAP survey will help shape
future law enforcement agency surveys. The questionnaire takes approximately <> to complete.
Please complete the questionnaire at < > and enter your agency’s log-in information:
User Name: <>
Password: <>
Please complete this questionnaire online by <>.
For your reference, a copy of the survey can be downloaded from the website. If you need to change your
agency’s point of contact or update your contact information (including email address), go to < >
using the username and password shown above and follow the instructions provided on the website.
BJS is authorized to conduct this data collection under 34 U.S.C. § 10132. BJS will use the data collected
in LEAP only for research and statistical purposes, as described in 34 U.S.C. § 10134. As a pilot program,
no data submitted by your agency will used outside of BJS and any public report will only use aggregated
results without identifying individual agencies or responses. More information about the various
authorities that govern BJS data is available in the BJS Data Protection Guidelines on the BJS website.
If you have questions, please contact the RTI data collection team at <> or leap@rti.org. If
you have general comments about LEAP, please contact me at 202-307-0765 or
Sean.Goodison@usdoj.gov.
Sincerely,
Sean Goodison, Ph.D.
LEAP Program Manager
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Attachment J
LEA Pulse Survey
Bureau of Justice Statistics
U.S. Department of Justice
c/o RTI International
PO Box 12194, Cox Building _FDC
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194
ATTN: Data Capture xxxxx
____________________________________________________
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
*CaseID* --
«Title» «Name»
OR CURRENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE
«AgencyName»
«ADDRESS1»«ADDRESS2»
«CITY», «STATE» «ZIP»
Attachment J
Dear «SurveyContactTitle» «Name»
The «AGENCY» has been invited to participate in the 2024 Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP)
survey by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). Our records show that as of <>, we have not
received your completed questionnaire. If you have completed the survey, please accept my sincere thank
you.
If you have not completed the questionnaire, please submit your survey by <>. The
survey takes approximately <> to complete. Please use the following information to log onto the
LEAP website (< >).
Username: «AgencyID»
Password: «Pin»
BJS is authorized to conduct this data collection under 34 U.S.C. § 10132. BJS will use the data collected
in LEAP only for research and statistical purposes, as described in 34 U.S.C. § 10134. As a pilot program,
no data submitted by your agency will used outside of BJS and any public report will only use aggregated
results without identifying individual agencies or responses. More information about the various
authorities that govern BJS data is available in the BJS Data Protection Guidelines on the BJS website.
Your response is very important. Your agency’s responses cannot be replicated by another agency.
We kindly ask that you submit your questionnaire as soon as possible. If you have any questions,
please contact RTI International (BJS’s data collection agent for LEAP) by phone at <> or by
e-mail at leap@rti.org.
Sincerely,
Sean Goodison, Ph.D.
LEAP Program Manager
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Attachment K
TO: <>
SUBJECT LINE: Request to Participate: Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP) Survey
Dear <> >:
At the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), we are working with the Bureau of Justice
Statistics (BJS) and RTI International to field the Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP) survey. The
LEAP survey is a new pilot program to assess the most effective way to conduct future law enforcement
surveys, designed to minimize the burden on <> <>.
Recognizing the importance of this work, the IACP <> provides our full support
for LEAP and encourages you to participate.
Please complete the questionnaire at < > and enter your agency’s log-in information:
User Name: <>
Password: <>
Please complete this questionnaire online by <>.
Your participation will help the LEAP pilot be a success. The results will be used to design future law
enforcement data collections that minimize the burden on agencies while providing critical data on
agency operations. We know that your staff have many responsibilities and limited time, but we hope that
you will provide the requested information and contribute to this effort.
We thank you in advance for your participation in this important study.
Sincerely,
<>
<>
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Attachment L
<> <>
OR CURRENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE
<>
<>
<>
<>
<>, <> <>
Dear <> >:
At the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), we are working with the Bureau of Justice
Statistics (BJS) and RTI International to field the Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP) survey. The
LEAP survey is a new pilot program to assess the most effective way to conduct future law enforcement
surveys, designed to minimize the burden on <> <>.
Recognizing the importance of this work, the IACP <> provides our full support
for LEAP and encourages you to participate.
Please complete the questionnaire at < > and enter your agency’s log-in information:
User Name: <>
Password: <>
Please complete this questionnaire online by <>.
Your participation will help the LEAP pilot be a success. The results will be used to design future law
enforcement data collections that minimize the burden on agencies while providing critical data on
agency operations. We know that your staff have many responsibilities and limited time, but we hope that
you will provide the requested information and contribute to this effort.
We thank you in advance for your participation in this important study.
Sincerely,
<>
<>
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Attachment M
2024 LEAP Nonresponse Phone Follow-up Script
NT00.
PROGRAMMER, DISPLAY:
STATUS, DATE OF LAST CALL, NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS
QINT1. Hello, this is <>, calling on behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics in the
U.S. Department of Justice regarding the 2024 Law Enforcement Agency Pulse survey, also
known as LEAP.
To ensure I’ve contacted the correct law enforcement agency, I would like to ask a few brief
questions. I have the name as…[PROGRAMMER: FILL AGENCY NAME.] Is that correct?
1 YES [GO TO QINT3]
2 NO [GO TO QINT2]
QINT2. What is the agency’s name?
______________________
QINT3. What is the agency’s address?
[PROGRAMMER: FILL ADDRESS]
1
YES – MATCH TO RECORDS [GO TO QINT5]
2 NO – DOES NOT MATCH RECORDS [GO TO NEW_ADDR1]
NEW_ADDR1. INTERVIEWER: RECORD ADDRESS, ASKING RESPONDENT TO REPEAT IF NECESSARY.
ADDRESS 1:
ADDRESS 2:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP:
QINT5. Let me just check to see if the information we have on record is up to date.
[PROGRAMMER: DISPLAY AGENCY NAME, ADDRESS, NEW INFORMATION JUST PROVIDED AND
VICINITY LIST.]
INTERVIEWER: USE LOOKUP TABLE TO IDENTIFY ANY AGENCIES WITH NAMES
THAT ARE SIMILAR TO THE NAME OF THE AGENCY TI IS TALKING TO. IF ANY
SIMILAR, DISCUSS WITH RESPONDENT. ONCE AGENCY IS CONFIRMED SELECT
FROM LIST AND CONTINUE.
Attachment M
QINT7. I’m following up on a survey invitation that we sent to <>. Have I reached < ><>?
1
2
3
CORRECT NUMBER [GO TO QINT10]
NOT CORRECT [GO TO QINT8]
WOULD LIKE TO BE CALLED ON A NEW NUMBER [GO TO TEL06]
QINT8. What phone number have I reached?
________________________
[PROGRAMMER: APPEND THE PHONE NUMBER TO THIS CASE.]
[GO TO QINT10]
TEL06. What is the number you would like to be contacted at?
________________________
(ENTER NUMBER WITH NO DASHES, SPACES OR OTHER PUNCTION)
INTERVIEWER: RECORD THE NUMBER, THEN CALL THE RESPONDENT BACK ON THE NEW
NUMBER.
[PROGRAMMER: APPEND THE PHONE NUMBER TO THIS CASE.]
[GO TO QINT10]
QINT10. Which one of the following best describes your agency?
1
2
3
4
-1
-2
State law enforcement agency
Sheriff’s agency
County law enforcement agency
Local law enforcement agency
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
QINT11. [PROGRAMMER: DISPLAY AGENCY’S ORI NUMBER.]
What is your agency’s ORI number?
INTERVIEWER: DO THEY MATCH OR ARE THEY DIFFERENT?
1 MATCH
2 DIFFERENT
-1 DON’T KNOW
PROGRAMMER: IF QINT1 AND QINT3 = 1, OR IF QINT1 AND QINT11=1 (IF APPLICABLE), OR IF
QINT3 AND QINT11=1 (IF APPLICABLE), CONTINUE. IF QINT5=2, GO TO QINT30. ELSE, GO TO
QINT30.
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QINT12. May I speak with <> <>?
TRANSFER TO POC (LIVE) [GO TO QINT15]
GATEKEEPER IS POC [GO TO QINT15]
TRANSFER TO VM FOR POC [GO TO ANSPROMPT1]
NO/NOT AVAILABLE – SCHEDULE CALLBACK [GO TO INT06]
POC NO LONGER CHIEF/SHERIFF/AGENCY OR POC/PERSON NO LONGER IN AGENCY [GO TO
QINT13]
-2 REFUSED [GO TO QINT18]
1
2
3
4
5
QINT13. What is the new (chief’s/sheriff’s/agency head’s) name?
_______________________
9 REFUSED
[GO TO QINT14]
QINT14. May I speak with the (chief/sheriff/agency head)?
1
2
3
4
5
TRANSFER TO POC (LIVE) [GO TO QINT15]
GATEKEEPER IS POC [GO TO QINT15]
TRANSFER TO VM FOR POC [GO TO ANSPROMPT1]
NO/NOT AVAILABLE – SCHEDULE CALLBACK [GO TO INT06]
REFUSED [GO TO QINT18]
QINT15. [IF Q12=1 OR Q14=1 OR Q16=2, FILL: Hello, this is <> calling on behalf of
the Bureau of Justice Statistics in the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the 2024 Law
Enforcement Agency Pulse Survey, also known as LEAP.]
I’m following up on our invitation that asked your agency to participate in the LEAP survey. Since
we did not hear back from your agency, I wanted to call to see if you received the invitation.
1
2
3
4
-2
YES [GO TO QINT18]
NO [GO TO QINT20]
NO ANSWER [END CALL]
WENT TO VOICEMAIL [GO TO ANSPROMPT1]
REFUSED [GO TO QINT18]
Attachment M
ANSPROMPT1. [DISPLAY FOR CALLING ROUNDS 1 AND 2]
Hello, this is _____________, calling on behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics in the U.S.
Department of Justice regarding the 2024 Law Enforcement Agency Pulse Survey, also known
as LEAP. This message is for <>. Our records show that we have not yet received
your completed survey. We hope that you can complete the survey within the next week. If
you have any questions about the survey, please call our toll-free number, 833-997-2719.
[DISPLAY FOR CALLING ROUND 3]
Hello, this is _____________, calling on behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics in the U.S.
Department of Justice regarding the 2024 Law Enforcement Agency Pulse Survey, also known
as LEAP. This message is for <>. Our records show that we have not yet received
your completed survey. Your participation helps to ensure the accuracy of the study results and
we cannot substitute another agency for yours. We hope that you can complete the survey by
[DATE]. If you like, please call our toll-free number 833-997-2719 and a member of the
research team can assist you.
1
2
3
LEFT MESSAGE. END CALL.
SOMEONE PICKED UP. [GO TO QINT15]
UNABLE TO LEAVE MESSAGE. END CALL.
INT06. When would be a better time to call back?
INTERVIEWER: IF RESPONDENT INDICATES THAT THEY ARE WILLING TO TALK NOW BUT THEY
ARE DRIVING, SAY: I’m sorry, but for your safety we’re not able to continue while you’re driving.
IS THIS CALLBACK SET BY THE RESPONDENT OR SOMEONE ELSE?
(INTERVIEWER NOTES: CALLBACK SHOULD ONLY BE SET IF THE RESPONDENT REQUESTED OR
AGREED TO BE CALLED BACK.)
CALLBACK DEFINITION:
CALLBACK BY SUBJECT: THE RESPONDENT SELECTED TO COMPLETE THE INTERVIEW
PROVIDED A SPECIFIC TIME AND DATE FOR THE APPOINTMENT.
CALLBACK BY OTHER: SOMEONE OTHER THAN THE SELECTED RESPONDENT ASKED FOR US
TO CALLBACK, OR THE SELECTED RESPONDENT DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE AND
TIME TO BE CALLED BACK.
1
2
3
APPOINTMENT BY SUBJECT [GO TO APPOINTMENT SCHEDULE SCREENS AND THEN QINT29]
APPOINTMENT BY OTHER [GO TO APPOINTMENT SCHEDULE SCREENS AND THEN QINT29]
REFUSED. I will just try again later. [GO TO QINT29]
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QINT18. [PROGRAMMER: IF AGENCY HAS NOT RECEIVED COMMUNICATIONS (Q15=2), DO NOT ASK.
ELSE, ASK OF EACH AGENCY THAT HAS NOT REFUSED.]
The LEAP survey is a new pilot program to assess the most effective way to conduct future law
enforcement surveys. We want to identify the most efficient, least burdensome way to collect
timely data on key topics, such as agency personnel, budget, and hiring/retention. This brief
survey covers topics related to basic personnel and operational activities and takes
approximately 40 minutes to complete. Would you please tell me more about your agency’s
reasons for not participating?
INTERVIEWER: ENTER VERBATIM IN OPEN ENDED BOX FOR CODE 00, THEN CODE THE RESPONSE
___________________________________________
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:
0 ENTER VERBATIM
1 COMPLETE — AGENCY CLAIMS THAT SURVEY HAS BEEN SUBMITTED/SENT
2 DUE DATE — CANNOT RESPOND BY DUE DATE
3 LIMITED TIME/RESOURCES — NOT RELATED TO DUE DATE
4 APPLICABILITY — AGENCY THOUGHT SURVEY DID NOT APPLY TO THEM
5 NO INTEREST – AGENCY STAFF ARE UNINTERESTED IN THE SURVEY TOPIC OR GOALS
6 NO BENEFIT – AGENCY RECEIVES NO BENEFIT FROM PARTICIPATION/SURVEY
7 VOLUNTARY – PARTICIPATION IS NOT MANDATED BY LAW
8 SURVEY FATIGUE — AGENCY RECEIVES TOO MANY SURVEY REQUESTS
9 LACK OF DATA — DATA NOT AVAILABLE DURING SURVEY PERIOD
10 LACK OF DATA — DATA DO NOT EXIST OR ARE NOT MAINTAINED
11 INACCESSIBLE DATA – DATA EXIST, BUT ARE NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE
12 POOR QUALITY DATA – DATA EXIST, BUT ARE OF QUESTIONABLE/POOR QUALITY
13 CONFIDENTIALITY – DATA ARE NOT TO BE SHARED OUTSIDE OF AGENCY/AUTHORITY
14 FEDERAL ROLE – FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT BE INVOLVED IN LOCAL ISSUES
15 JURISDICTION RULE – JURISDICTION DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH
16 OTHER
17 REFUSED TO GIVE REASON FOR DELAY/REFUSAL
QINT19. INTERVIEWER: IF REFUSAL, DO NOT ASK; CODE 05 [NO, will not complete survey]
ELSE: How would you prefer to complete the survey? You have the option to complete it online
or by hard copy.
1
2
3
4
5
POC has completed web survey or sent hard copy [GO TO QINT28]
YES, will complete survey online [GO TO QINT21]
YES, will complete a hard copy [GO TO QINT23]
YES, will complete a hard copy already received [GO TO QINT28]
NO, will not complete survey [GO TO QINT29]
QINT20. IF QINT15=2: Let me send you the survey again. You have the option to complete it online or by
hard copy. Which do you prefer?
1
YES, will complete survey online [GO TO QINT21]
Attachment M
2
3
YES, will complete a hard copy [GO TO QINT23]
NO, will not complete survey [GO TO QINT18]
QINT21. Would you like me to send the survey link and login information to you again?
1
2
Yes [GO TO QINT22]
No [GO TO QINT28]
QINT22. What is your email address?
________________________________
[GO TO QINT26]
QINT23. Would you like me to mail you another copy of the survey?
1
2
Yes [GO TO QINT24]
No [GO TO QINT28]
QINT24. Should I use the address we have on file for you or another address?
1
2
Address on file [GO TO QINT27]
Another address [GO TO QINT25]
QINT25. What is that address?
________________________________
[GO TO QINT27]
QINT26. We will send a link to the survey and the access code by email. We look forward to receiving your
completed survey. I appreciate you taking the time to speak with me today. Have a nice day.
INTERVIEWER: END CALL.
QINT27. We will mail the questionnaire in the next day or two. We look forward to receiving your
completed survey. I appreciate you taking the time to speak with me today. Have a nice day.
INTERVIEWER: END CALL.
QINT28. We look forward to receiving your completed survey. I appreciate you taking the time to speak
with me today. Have a nice day.
INTERVIEWER: END CALL.
QINT29. I appreciate you taking the time to speak with me today. Have a nice day.
INTERVIEWER: END CALL.
Attachment M
QINT30. Thank you for answering these questions. I need to discuss our records with my supervisor to
determine if your agency is eligible to participate in this survey. If your agency is eligible,
someone from the study team will be in touch. Have a nice day.
INTERVIEWER: END CALL.
Attachment N
«AH_TITLE» «AH_NAME»
OR CURRENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE
«AGENCY NAME»
«ADDRESS1», «ADDRESS2»
«CITY», «STATE» «ZIP»
Dear «AH_Title» «AH_Name»,
We have made several attempts to contact you regarding the participation of the <>
in the 2024 Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP) survey. Your responses are critical to the success of
the study.
This survey is managed by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), with support from our data collection
partners, RTI International and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). BJS is a federal
statistical agency and the official source for criminal justice statistics in the United States. Our mission is
to collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate criminal justice data.
Please submit your response soon. Your responses will inform the design of future law enforcement
surveys taken by you and other similar agencies. The <>’s responses cannot be
replaced with another law enforcement agency.
You may still access the questionnaire online at < > and then enter your agency’s log-in
information:
User Name: «AgencyID»
Password: «PIN»
For your reference, a copy of the survey can be downloaded from the website. If you need to change your
agency’s point of contact or update your contact information (including email address), go to < >
using the username and password shown above and follow the instructions provided on the website.
BJS is authorized to conduct this data collection under 34 U.S.C. § 10132. BJS will use the data collected
in LEAP only for research and statistical purposes, as described in 34 U.S.C. § 10134. As a pilot program,
no data submitted by your agency will used outside of BJS and any public report will only use aggregated
results without identifying individual agencies or responses. More information about the various
authorities that govern BJS data is available in the BJS Data Protection Guidelines on the BJS website.
If you have questions, please contact the RTI data collection team at <> or leap@rti.org. If
you have general comments about LEAP, please contact me at 202-307-0765 or
Sean.Goodison@usdoj.gov.
Sincerely,
Sean Goodison, PhD
LEAP Program Manager
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Attachment N
Attachment O
TO: <>
SUBJECT LINE: Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP) Survey
Dear «AH_Title» «AH_Name»,
We have made several attempts to contact you regarding the participation of the <>
in the 2024 Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP) survey. Your responses are critical to the success of
the study.
This survey is managed by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), with support from our data collection
partners, RTI International and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). BJS is a federal
statistical agency and the official source for criminal justice statistics in the United States. Our mission is
to collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate criminal justice data.
Please submit your response soon. Your responses will inform the design of future law enforcement
surveys taken by you and other similar agencies. The <>’s responses cannot be
replaced with another law enforcement agency.
You may still access the questionnaire online at < > and then enter your agency’s log-in
information:
User Name: «AgencyID»
Password: «PIN»
For your reference, a copy of the survey can be downloaded from the website. If you need to change your
agency’s point of contact or update your contact information (including email address), go to < >
using the username and password shown above and follow the instructions provided on the website.
BJS is authorized to conduct this data collection under 34 U.S.C. § 10132. BJS will use the data collected
in LEAP only for research and statistical purposes, as described in 34 U.S.C. § 10134. As a pilot program,
no data submitted by your agency will used outside of BJS and any public report will only use aggregated
results without identifying individual agencies or responses. More information about the various
authorities that govern BJS data is available in the BJS Data Protection Guidelines on the BJS website.
If you have questions, please contact the RTI data collection team at <> or leap@rti.org. If
you have general comments about LEAP, please contact me at 202-307-0765 or
Sean.Goodison@usdoj.gov.
Sincerely,
Sean Goodison, PhD
LEAP Program Manager
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Attachment P
LEA Pulse Survey
Bureau of Justice Statistics
U.S. Department of Justice
c/o RTI International
PO Box 12194, Cox Building _FDC
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194
ATTN: Data Capture xxxxx
____________________________________________________
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
*CaseID* --
«Title» «Name»
OR CURRENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE
«AgencyName»
«ADDRESS1»«ADDRESS2»
«CITY», «STATE» «ZIP»
Attachment P
Dear «SurveyContactTitle» «Name»,
The «AGENCY» has been invited to participate in the 2024 Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP)
survey by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). Our records show that as of <>, we have not
received your completed questionnaire. If you have completed the questionnaire, please accept my sincere
thank you.
If you have not completed the questionnaire, please use the following information to log onto the
LEAP website (< >). Your responses are critical and will help shape future law enforcement
surveys.
Username: «AgencyID»
Password: «Pin»
BJS is authorized to conduct this data collection under 34 U.S.C. § 10132. BJS will use the data collected
in LEAP only for research and statistical purposes, as described in 34 U.S.C. § 10134. As a pilot program,
no data submitted by your agency will used outside of BJS and any public report will only use aggregated
results without identifying individual agencies or responses. More information about the various
authorities that govern BJS data is available in the BJS Data Protection Guidelines on the BJS website.
Your agency’s responses cannot be replicated by another agency. As we are nearing the end of data
collection, we kindly ask that you submit your questionnaire as soon as possible. If you have any
questions, please contact RTI International (BJS’s data collection agent for LEAP) by phone at
<> or by e-mail at leap@rti.org.
Sincerely,
Sean Goodison, Ph.D.
LEAP Program Manager
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Attachment Q
TO: <>
SUBJECT LINE: Request for Participation: BJS Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP) Survey
Hello <> <>,
My name is Sean Goodison and I’m a Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) statistician. BJS is the principal
federal statistical agency in the Department of Justice.
The <> was selected for BJS’s Law Enforcement Agency Pulse Survey (LEAP)
and I’m writing to encourage you to complete the LEAP for your agency. We are working with RTI
International and the International Association of Chiefs of Police to conduct LEAP. You may have
heard from one or both of these partners.
The LEAP survey is a new pilot program to assess the most effective way to conduct future law
enforcement surveys. We want to identify the most efficient, least burdensome way to collect timely data
on key topics, such as agency personnel, budget, and hiring/retention. This brief survey covers topics
related to basic personnel and operational activities and takes approximately <> to complete.
This survey is an opportunity for <> <> to shape future law enforcement
surveys to be more convenient and useful for agencies.
You may access the current survey questionnaire online by visiting < > and then entering the
following information specific to your agency:
Username: <>
Password: <>
Alternatively, let me know if you prefer submitting responses by mail. We can send a paper version of the
questionnaire to you with a no-cost, business reply envelope.
We’d appreciate your survey completion as soon as possible. I understand that all survey requests,
including this one, require time and effort to complete, but the survey is brief and will help improve future
law enforcement surveys. We want as many selected agencies as possible submitting before we must
close the collection process.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if I can assist you in completing the survey.
Thank you for serving our communities daily. I hope you can help BJS serve the public by collecting
these important law enforcement data.
Sincerely,
Sean Goodison, Ph.D.
LEAP Program Manager
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Attachment R
«AGENCYHEADTITLE» «AGENCYHEAD»
OR CURRENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE
«AGENCYNAME»
«ADDRESS1», «ADDRESS2»
«CITY», «STATE» «ZIP»
Dear <> <>:
On behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), RTI International is collecting data for the 2024 Law
Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP) survey. The <> has been invited to participate, but we have
yet to receive a response. The LEAP survey is a new pilot program to assess the most effective way to conduct
future law enforcement surveys. This pilot program is also in partnership with the International Association of
Chiefs of Police.
There is limited time for your agency to participate in this important national study. Please complete the
LEAP questionnaire as soon as possible. I understand that your agency is busy, and I genuinely appreciate your
attention to this survey request.
You may still access the questionnaire online at < >and then enter your agency’s log-in
information:
User Name: <>
Password: <>
For your reference, a copy of the survey can be downloaded from the website. Please feel free to share the
questionnaire with others at your agency who can assist you in providing the requested information.
BJS is authorized to conduct this data collection under 34 U.S.C. § 10132. BJS will use the data collected in
LEAP only for research and statistical purposes, as described in 34 U.S.C. § 10134. As a pilot program, no data
submitted by your agency will used outside of BJS and any public report will only use aggregated results
without identifying individual agencies or responses. More information about the various authorities that govern
BJS data is available in the BJS Data Protection Guidelines on the BJS website.
If you have questions, please contact the RTI data collection team at <> or leap@rti.org. If you
have general comments about LEAP, please contact me at 202-307-0765 or Sean.Goodison@usdoj.gov.
Sincerely,
Sean Goodison, Ph.D.
LEAP Program Manager
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Attachment S
LEA Pulse Survey
Bureau of Justice Statistics
U.S. Department of Justice
c/o RTI International
PO Box 12194, Cox Building _FDC
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194
ATTN: Data Capture xxxxx
____________________________________________________
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
*CaseID* --
«Title» «Name»
OR CURRENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE
«AgencyName»
«ADDRESS1»«ADDRESS2»
«CITY», «STATE» «ZIP»
Attachment S
Dear «SurveyContactTitle» «Name»,
The «AGENCY» has been invited to participate in the 2024 Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP)
survey by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). Our records show that as of <>, we have not
received your completed questionnaire. If you have completed the questionnaire, please accept my sincere
thank you.
If you have not completed the questionnaire, please use the following information to log onto the
LEAP website (< >). Your responses are critical and will help shape future law enforcement
surveys.
Username: «AgencyID»
Password: «Pin»
BJS is authorized to conduct this data collection under 34 U.S.C. § 10132. BJS will use the data collected
in LEAP only for research and statistical purposes, as described in 34 U.S.C. § 10134. As a pilot program,
no data submitted by your agency will used outside of BJS and any public report will only use aggregated
results without identifying individual agencies or responses. More information about the various
authorities that govern BJS data is available in the BJS Data Protection Guidelines on the BJS website.
Your agency’s responses cannot be replaced by another agency. If you have any questions, please
contact RTI International (BJS’s data collection agent for LEAP) by phone at <> or by e-mail
at leap@rti.org.
Sincerely,
Sean Goodison, Ph.D.
LEAP Program Manager
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Attachment S
SUBJECT: Reminder – Law Enforcement Agencies Pulse Survey
Dear «TITLE» «NAME»:
The «AGENCY» has been invited to participate in the 2024 Law Enforcement Agency Pulse (LEAP)
survey by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). Our records show that as of <>, we have not
received your completed questionnaire. If you have completed the questionnaire, please accept my sincere
thank you.
If you have not completed the questionnaire, please use the following information to log onto the
LEAP website (< >). Your responses are critical and will help shape future law enforcement
surveys.
Username: «AgencyID»
Password: «Pin»
BJS uses the data collected in LEAP only for research and statistical purposes, as described in U.S. Code
Title 34, §10134. As a pilot program, no data submitted by your agency will used outside of BJS and any
public report will only use aggregated results without identifying individual agencies or responses.
Your agency’s responses cannot be replaced by another agency. If you have any questions, please
contact RTI International (BJS’s data collection agent for LEAP) by phone at <> or by e-mail
at leap@rti.org.
Sincerely,
Sean Goodison, Ph.D.
LEAP Program Manager
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Attachment T
«TITLE» «NAME»
OR CURRENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE
«AGENCY NAME»
«ADDRESS1», «ADDRESS2»
«CITY», «STATE» «ZIP»
Dear «TITLE» «NAME»:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) began conducting the 2024 Law Enforcement Agency Pulse Survey
(LEAP) in <>. We sent the <> an invitation to participate in the study
at that time. Unfortunately, we have not yet received your completed survey. Your responses are critical
to the success of the study.
BJS is the principal federal statistical agency in the Department of Justice and is working with RTI
International and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) to conduct LEAP.
The LEAP survey is a new pilot program to assess the most effective way to conduct future law
enforcement surveys. We want to identify the most efficient, least burdensome way to collect timely data
on key topics, such as agency personnel, budget, and hiring/retention.
There are only a couple of weeks remaining to complete the questionnaire. We must receive your
completed survey by <> to allow your agency’s perspective to be included. Your responses are
critical for improving future law enforcement surveys.
Please access the questionnaire online at < > and then enter your agency’s log-in
information:
User Name: «AgencyID»
Password: «PIN»
BJS is authorized to conduct this data collection under 34 U.S.C. § 10132. BJS will use the data collected
in LEAP only for research and statistical purposes, as described in 34 U.S.C. § 10134. As a pilot program,
no data submitted by your agency will used outside of BJS and any public report will only use aggregated
results without identifying individual agencies or responses. More information about the various
authorities that govern BJS data is available in the BJS Data Protection Guidelines on the BJS website.
If you have questions, please contact the RTI data collection team at <> or leap@rti.org. If
you have general comments about LEAP, please contact me at 202-307-0765 or
Sean.Goodison@usdoj.gov.
I greatly appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Sean Goodison, Ph.D.
LEAP Program Manager
Attachment T
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Attachment T
SUBJECT: End of Study Notification – Law Enforcement Agencies Pulse Survey
Dear «TITLE» «NAME»:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) began conducting the 2024 Law Enforcement Agency Pulse Survey
(LEAP) in <>. We sent the <> an invitation to participate in the study
at that time. Unfortunately, we have not yet received your completed survey. Your responses are critical
to the success of the study.
BJS is the primary statistical agency for the Department of Justice and is working with RTI International
and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) to conduct LEAP.
The LEAP survey is a new pilot program to assess the most effective way to conduct future law
enforcement surveys. We want to identify the most efficient, least burdensome way to collect timely data
on key topics, such as agency personnel, budget, and hiring/retention.
There are only a couple of weeks remaining to complete the questionnaire. We must receive your
completed survey by <> to allow your agency’s perspective to be included. Your responses are
critical for improving future law enforcement surveys.
Please access the questionnaire online at < > and then enter your agency’s log-in
information:
User Name: «AgencyID»
Password: «PIN»
BJS uses the data collected in LEAP only for research and statistical purposes, as described in U.S. Code
Title 34, §10134. As a pilot program, no data submitted by your agency will used outside of BJS and any
public report will only use aggregated results without identifying individual agencies or responses.
If you have questions, please contact the RTI data collection team at <> or leap@rti.org. If
you have general comments about LEAP, please contact me at 202-307-0765 or
Sean.Goodison@usdoj.gov.
I greatly appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Sean Goodison, Ph.D.
LEAP Program Manager
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Attachment U
NOT HUMAN RESEARCH DETERMINATION
February 1, 2024
Mark Pope
919-485-5701
mpope@rti.org
Dear Mark Pope:
On 2/1/2024, the IRB reviewed the following submission:
Type of Review:
Title:
Investigator:
IRB ID:
Funding Source:
Customer/Client Name:
Project/Proposal Number:
Contract/Grant Number:
Initial Study
2023 Law Enforcement Core Statistics
Mark Pope
STUDY00022762
Dept of Justice BJS
Dept of Justice BJS
0219277
15PBJS-23-GK-01943-BJSB
15PBJS-23-GK-01943-BJSB
IND, IDE, or HDE: None
The IRB determined that the proposed activity is not research involving human subjects
as defined by DOJ regulations 28 CFR 46.
Although RTI IRB oversight of this activity is not required, this determination applies
only to the activities described in the IRB submission and may not apply should any
changes be made. If the nature or scope of the activity changes and there are questions
about whether the revised activities constitute human subjects research, you should
contact the IRB to discuss whether a new submission and determination is necessary.
Sincerely,
The RTI Office of Research Protection
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