FBI Sharpens Tools in National Crime Database Overhaul
Published Date: 11/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The FBI is updating its ViCAP National Crime Database info collection and wants your feedback by December 22, 2025. This update aims to make reporting easier and clearer for law enforcement and related agencies, with no new costs expected. If you work with crime data or just care about safer communities, now’s the time to share your thoughts!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Reporting Update: Easier, No New Cost
The FBI is revising the ViCAP National Crime Database to make reporting easier and clearer for law enforcement and related agencies, and the agency states there are no new costs expected. The FBI is accepting public comments on this revision through December 22, 2025.
Who Must Respond and Time Burden
State, local, and tribal governments are the affected public; responding is voluntary. The FBI estimates 5,700 respondents, 20 minutes per respondent (calculated as once annually), for a total estimated annual burden of about 1,900 hours and $0 in annual other costs.
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