COPS Rural Law Enforcement Training Needs Assessment Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form COPS CEO Survey (P COPS Rural Law Enforcement Training Needs Assessment Survey Form and Instruction	Modified
FinalSurveyCorrespondence 1-10-11.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-01-12
POST Survey Thank You 1-11-11.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-01-12
CEO Survey Thank You 1-11-11.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-01-12
SUPPORTING STATEMENT PART BFINAL12-28-10.doc Supporting Statement B	2011-01-12
SUPPORTING Statement Part AFINAL12-28-10.doc Supporting Statement A	2011-01-12
Violent Crime Act of 1994.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-09-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
194425	COPS Rural Law Enforcement Training Needs Assessment Survey Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1103-0107	ICR Reference No: 201101-1103-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201008-1103-003
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/DOJADM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: COPS Rural Law Enforcement Training Needs Assessment Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/19/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/19/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2014	36 Months From Approved
Responses	6,069	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,615	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Rural Law Enforcement Training Needs Assessment survey is a new information collection process that will solicit information on the training needs of personnel in law enforcement agencies serving rural communities: (1) through the self reports of law enforcement executives and field-level personnel, and (2) via the perspectives of State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and State and local Training Academy Directors. The project team will analyze the information collected through the survey, including identifying the training needs of law enforcement personnel and the existing training available to them, and conduct a training gap analysis. They will also make recommendations regarding the type(s) of training needs that Rural Policing Institute (RPI) might address through the development and delivery of training, with a focus on how the training type, format, and mode of delivery can best meet the needs of law enforcement personnel serving rural areas. The information will enable the Institute to address gaps in training and avoid developing new training that duplicates what is currently being provided.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 103 - 322 10003 Name of Law: Violent Crime and Control Act of 1994
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 14183	03/24/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 30061	05/28/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
COPS Rural Law Enforcement Training Needs Assessment Survey	COPS CEO Survey (PDF version), COPS POST Survey (PDF version), COPS Field Officer Survey (PDF version)	COPS CEO Survey (PDF version) ,   COPS Field Officer Survey (PDF version) ,   COPS POST Survey (PDF version)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	6,069	0	0	6,069	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,615	0	0	1,615	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Rural Law Enforcement Training Needs Assessment survey is a new information collection process that will solicit information on the training needs of personnel in law enforcement agencies serving rural communities: (1) through the self reports of law enforcement executives and field-level personnel, and (2) via the perspectives of State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and State and local Training Academy Directors. The project team, comprising of CRA and its consultant, an experienced law enforcement researcher, will also compile information on existing training for law enforcement professionals serving rural jurisdictions.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $421,268

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 01/19/2011

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