FBI Wants Endless Arson Crime Reports from Cops
Published Date: 10/6/2026
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Summary
The FBI is asking for more time to keep collecting monthly reports on arson crimes from law enforcement agencies across the U.S. This helps track and fight arson better. They want your feedback by December 7, 2026, and are working to make the process easier and less time-consuming for everyone involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Monthly arson reporting continues for LEAs
Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies (LEAs) must continue submitting the Monthly Return of Arson Offenses (Form 1-725) to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program. The FBI estimates 3,671 LEAs will submit 12 monthly reports each (44,052 responses annually), at about 9 minutes per response, for a total annual burden of 6,607 hours and an estimated annual wage cost of $243,137.06.
FBI seeks to reduce reporting burden and accept electronic submissions
The FBI states it is working to make the arson reporting process easier and less time-consuming and encourages use of automated or electronic submission methods to minimize respondent burden. The agency requested public input on ways to reduce burden and improve electronic submission.
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