Department of Justice Seeks Comments on ViCAP National Crime Database Collection
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The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is asking for public comments on a revised information collection for the ViCAP National Crime Database. This request follows the rules set by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) of the FBI will submit this information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The public comment period is open for 60 days until November 17, 2025.
Anyone with questions, suggestions, or requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and instructions can contact Nathan Graham, Program Manager at the FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group. He can be reached at the FBI Academy, Quantico, VA 22135, by phone at (703) 632-4309.
The Department encourages people to provide feedback on these points:
- Is the information collection needed for the FBI’s work, and does it have practical use?
- Is the FBI’s estimate of the public’s time and the number of responses correct?
- Can the quality, usefulness, or clarity of the information be improved?
- How can the burden on people who respond be reduced, for example, by using electronic or other technology?
Details about the ViCAP National Crime Database:
ViCAP is a unit within the FBI that studies serial violent and sexual crimes. The ViCAP National Crime Database is the largest U.S. collection of major violent crime case information. It collects and analyzes information about:
- Homicides (and attempted homicides) that are part of a series, appear random, or are sexually oriented
- Sexual assaults that are part of a series, or are committed by a stranger
- Missing persons, if foul play is likely and the victim is still missing
- Unidentified human remains when the cause of death may be homicide
Overview of the Collection:
- Type of Information Collection: It is a revision of a collection already approved.
- Title of the Form/Collection: ViCAP National Crime Database.
- Agency Form Number: None.
- Affected Public: State, local, and tribal governments. Response is voluntary.
- Number of Respondents and Time: There are about 5,700 respondents each year. Each response takes about 20 minutes.
- Annual Burden: Total annual burden is about 1,900 hours (5,700 responses x 20 minutes each).
- Annual Cost Burden: There is no cost.
Summary Table
| Activity | Number of Respondents | Frequency | Total Annual Responses | Time per Response (min) | Total Annual Burden (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViCAP National Crime Database | 5,700 | 1 | 5,700 | 20 | 1,900 |
If more information is needed, readers can contact Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer at the United States Department of Justice, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.
This notice was signed by Darwin Arceo on September 15, 2025, as the Department Clearance Officer for the Paperwork Reduction Act at the U.S. Department of Justice.
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