Sheriffs, Criminologists Worried About Coming FBI Crime Data Loss

The transcript discusses the FBI's plan to overhaul crime reporting in the US, transitioning to the NIBRS system. This change may temporarily block many police agencies from reporting to the Uniform Crime Report, raising concerns among law enforcement and criminology groups about losing critical crime data. The FBI plans to develop national and state crime estimates, but these are still under evaluation. The transcript highlights the importance of maintaining comprehensive crime data, especially with rising crime rates, to ensure effective law enforcement and crime prevention.

What incident sparked concerns about tracking assaults on police officers?

• A traffic stop in Middletown, OH

• A driver attacking an officer in New York City

• A robbery in San Francisco

• A protest in Baltimore

What is the new crime reporting system that the FBI is transitioning to?

• Nibrs

• UCR

• Census

• Interpol

Which organizations expressed concerns about the transition to the new crime reporting system?

• National Sheriff's Association and American Society of Criminology

• Interpol and CIA

• Local police departments only

• FBI and Homeland Security

What is the FBI's plan to address the data gap during the transition?

• Outsource data collection to private firms

• Increase funding for local police

• Develop national and state crime estimates

• Stop collecting data

Why is there a concern about losing vital crime statistics?

• Because the FBI has all the necessary data

• Due to the rise in crime and need for community-specific data

• Because crime rates are decreasing

• Due to budget cuts in law enforcement