The FBI didn't release crime estimates in any quarter last year . . .

[AndyS]

The FBI didn’t release crime estimates in any quarter last year because not enough agencies are reporting data. The bureau only produces quarterly national estimates when at least 60 percent of law enforcement agencies voluntarily submit data to the FBI’s reporting system. On Monday, the FBI reported that in 2021, for the fourth straight quarter, the required threshold had not been met. Only 52.5 percent of agencies (9,881 of 18,818) contributed information in the last quarter. The decline in voluntary reporting comes more than a year after the FBI switched to a new system. Criminologists say NIBRS, the new tool, will eventually provide more detailed crime estimates, but the switchover has been sluggish and far fewer agencies are using it thus far. Why it matters: When the FBI does release final 2021 numbers later this year, it’s likely to be less accurate because it will rely on the inputs of far fewer agencies. “This is a pretty stark warning that our understanding of crime in 2021 will be substantially hampered,” tweeted crime data analyst Jeff Asher, who first flagged the news.

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"[L]aw enforcement agencies voluntarily submit data"? What the hell kind of system is that? You can't fix something that you know little about.

Federal Appropriations: Pro-Gun Language Restored
NRA-ILA worked with pro-gun members of the U.S. Senate to see these provisions struck.
*No Tax Dollars to Lobby and Promote Gun Control.

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Two things here; first is the 'working with pro gun senators'. I've been saying that the only way to affect change is to do what the Gun Lobby does: buy a legislator. Notice that that the NRA doesn't mention motivating voters, only a few senators. Second is the "tax dollars" they are talking about are CDC funds for researching gun violence. It's the Dickey Amendment and I must admit it's pretty dicky alright. The NRA managed to get this put back in the funding bill. It effectively eliminates gun violence research because agencies are afraid of losing ALL funding if they cause the NRA any vexation.

Even with the limited funding, the CDC reports that there are more deaths by gun than there from auto accidents. LINK Note that the stats end in 2020 and there has been double digit increases in gun deaths in the last 5 years and a decrease in car deaths.

If any of us really want to make a change that will save lives it's going to cost us. A few dollars invested along with ten's of thousands of other small contributions to the gun violence lobby can make a difference. Think about it and check out these organizations. I have my two favorites.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Thanks for posting this! If you hadn't, we would all be in the dark. And that cannot stand. n/t

[dalton99a]

2. Kick

[Historic NY]

3. No federal funding or goodies until they file...

I can recall agencies clerks and secretary's struggling to get the information in on time. The FBI provided a checklist to make it easier. This was in the days before computers.