Since the summary reporting framework gathers the vast majority of its wrongdoing information as classes, it gives next to no proficiency to break down the coming about information into particular subcategories. Then again, since NIBRS gathers the portions of crime episodes, it permits more specificity in reporting (Siegel, 2012). For instance, breakdowns might be made around crimes against people, organizations, financial foundations, government, religious institutions, public, and different substances, Unlawful acts perpetrated by and against citizens versus non-citizen people and unlawful acts including different forms injuries and wounds. Moreover, because NIBRS gathers the particular qualities of recovered and stolen property, numerous financial value breakdowns might be made.
I feel that it is important to understand that there may never be a perfect way of measuring crime, and it is extremely difficult to know exactly how much crime is going on in any place at any a specific time. Researchers must work together in a collaborative effort to share data and ideas to build a knowledge base on crime in a systematic manner. The…show more content… As time progressed, a broad utility evolved for UCR data, and law enforcement expanded its capabilities to supply crime information. In the late 1970s, the law enforcement community called for a thorough evaluative study of UCR with the objective of recommending an expanded and enhanced UCR Program to meet law enforcement needs into the 21st century. Following a multiyear study, a "Blueprint for the Future of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program" was developed. Using the "Blueprint" and in consultation with local and state law enforcement executives, new guidelines for Uniform Crime Reports were formulated. The National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) is being implemented to meet these
