Outreach
Connecting law enforcement agencies, researchers, policymakers, and the public around the transition to NIBRS.
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Have a question about the LETNIBRS effort, the data dashboard, or this website? We welcome inquiries from everyone interested in the move to incident-based crime reporting.
Not sure where to begin? Tell us who you are below and we'll point you to the right resources. You can also reach the team directly by email.
Find Your Path
Where Should You Start?
NIBRS touches different people in different ways. Choose what best describes you to see the most relevant next step.
You collect and report crime data.
Start with the FBI NIBRS program for technical specifications and training, then connect with your state UCR program for state-specific requirements and data submission.
Where to Find Help
Official NIBRS Channels
Training, technical standards, and reporting guidance come from the agencies that administer NIBRS. These are the authoritative sources.
FBI CJIS / UCR Program
The FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division administers NIBRS and publishes the technical standards, training materials, and reporting guidance.
FBI NIBRS ProgramState UCR Programs
Most agencies report through their state UCR program, which can answer state-specific requirements and point you to local training.
FBI UCR ProgramBureau of Justice Statistics
BJS publishes national crime estimates and ongoing analysis of the NIBRS transition for researchers, policymakers, and the public.
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Learn why the NIBRS
transition matters
See the value of incident-based reporting or explore the national data dashboard.