THE DEFENSE SECTOR IS THE FASTEST
GROWING PART OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND LOCAL AND STATE
TRAINING HAS MUSHROOMED SINCE 1970 ALBEIT IN AN AD HOC MANNER. NO
ACCURATE COMPARATIVE INFORMATION CONCERNING DEFENSE TRAINERS' NEEDS
AND EXISTING RESOURCES EXISTS THAT WOULD PERMIT EFFECTIVE SHARING
OF TECHNIQUES AND RESOURCES, THE EXAMINATION OF INNOVATIVE TRAINING
APPROACHES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RATIONAL STRATEGY OR PLAN TO
SUPPORT LOCAL ACTIVITIES NATIONWIDE
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.