Submitting Campus
Prescott
Department
Global Security & Intelligence Studies
Document Type
Article
Publication/Presentation Date
11-12-2024
Abstract/Description
Accurate crime reporting is essential for effective law enforcement, evidence-based policymaking, and building trust between communities and their local police departments. The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program has served as a vital source of crime statistics for decades. However, its data collection process faces hurdles that, when addressed, could lead to even greater transparency and safety improvements. These challenges—such as inconsistent participation, voluntary reporting, and varying crime classifications—have contributed to underreporting, leading to gaps in our understanding of crime trends. The good news is that these are surmountable challenges, and focusing on improvements can foster a clearer picture of public safety across the US.
Publication Title
Loss Prevention Magazine
Publisher
Loss Prevention Foundation
Scholarly Commons Citation
Saquella, A. (2024). FBI Crime Reporting: Overcoming Challenges for a Safer Future. Loss Prevention Magazine, (). Retrieved from https://commons.erau.edu/publication/2315
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Criminal Procedure Commons, Law Enforcement and Corrections Commons, Social Statistics Commons
