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DATA REASONABLENESS
2003
DATA REASONABLENESS
2003
Data is reviewed for possible errors or problems.
Some issues are common sense. Data is compared to national norms and
past data submissions. Just because something is marked for
review does not mean it is wrong. The purpose of data review is to
maintain data quality.
Data is reviewed for possible errors or problems.
Some issues are common sense. Data is compared to national norms and
past data submissions. Just because something is marked for
review does not mean it is wrong. The purpose of data review is to
maintain data quality.
So…what is Data Reasonableness?So…what is Data Reasonableness?
Common ProblemsCommon Problems Disorderly Conduct or Assault? Reporting Hate/Bias Crimes Multiple Offense Incidents Burglary Property Classifications Assaults w/weapons/injuries Victim to Offender Relationships Other Reasonableness Issues
Disorderly Conduct or Assault? Reporting Hate/Bias Crimes Multiple Offense Incidents Burglary Property Classifications Assaults w/weapons/injuries Victim to Offender Relationships Other Reasonableness Issues
Offense ClassificationOffense ClassificationOffense ClassificationOffense Classification
FBI Offense Definitions vs. Statutory FBI Offense Definitions vs. Statutory Offense DefinitionsOffense Definitions
Reporting to NIBRS – must use Reporting to NIBRS – must use standard national offense definitions to standard national offense definitions to determine offense classification.determine offense classification.
FBI Offense Definitions vs. Statutory FBI Offense Definitions vs. Statutory Offense DefinitionsOffense Definitions
Reporting to NIBRS – must use Reporting to NIBRS – must use standard national offense definitions to standard national offense definitions to determine offense classification.determine offense classification.
Disorderly Conduct or Assault?
Disorderly Conduct or Assault?
If a person is charged with Disorderly Conduct, and an assault occurred, the crime must be classified as Simple or Aggravated Assault (depending upon the circumstances), regardless of the
criminal charges.
If a person is charged with Disorderly Conduct, and an assault occurred, the crime must be classified as Simple or Aggravated Assault (depending upon the circumstances), regardless of the
criminal charges.
Hate/Bias CrimeHate/Bias Crime
“ A criminal offense committed against a
person or property, which is motivated in whole or in part by the offender’s bias against a race, religion, disability, ethnicity/national origin, or sexual orientation. Also known as a hate crime.”
“ A criminal offense committed against a
person or property, which is motivated in whole or in part by the offender’s bias against a race, religion, disability, ethnicity/national origin, or sexual orientation. Also known as a hate crime.”
FBI Definition:FBI Definition:
BurglaryBurglary
TimeThe EARLIEST possible time!
Locationmake sure you select the correct
location.
Forcible/Non Forcible EntryRead the narrative!
Entry through an unlocked door or window = Non Forcible.
TimeThe EARLIEST possible time!
Locationmake sure you select the correct
location.
Forcible/Non Forcible EntryRead the narrative!
Entry through an unlocked door or window = Non Forcible.
Burglary and Larceny – One Incident
Burglary and Larceny – One Incident
Reasonable or not?
Possible but not probable. Larceny is an element of burglary.
Property taken should be reported as part of the burglary.
A larceny would only occur if property were taken outside the burglary.
A bicycle left in the front yard is taken by the offender when he leaves. No illegal entry occurred during the theft of the bicycle. A larceny offense would also be reported in the incident.
Reasonable or not?
Possible but not probable. Larceny is an element of burglary.
Property taken should be reported as part of the burglary.
A larceny would only occur if property were taken outside the burglary.
A bicycle left in the front yard is taken by the offender when he leaves. No illegal entry occurred during the theft of the bicycle. A larceny offense would also be reported in the incident.
Multiple Offense Incidents
Multiple Offense Incidents
You can report up to 10 Group A offenses per each Group A incident.
Be sure to report all applicable offenses per each incident.
You can report up to 10 Group A offenses per each Group A incident.
Be sure to report all applicable offenses per each incident.
Does the data
on this card
appear to be
reasonable?
_________
Does the data
on this card
appear to be
reasonable?
_________YESYES
RETURN A RECORD CARD
YEAR STATE SMSA ORI
2002 Tennessee Anywhere Police Dept.
MONTH MURDER FORCIBLE ROBBERY AGG SIMPLE BURGLARY
RAPE ASSAULT ASSAULT
January 1 2 4 11 43 7
February 0 1 4 13 37 12
March 0 2 6 14 29 9
3MO TOTAL 1 5 14 38 109 28
April 1 3 3 10 31 9
May 0 0 5 12 30 10
June 3 1 7 10 33 13
6MO TOTAL 5 9 29 70 203 60
July 1 2 5 16 34 9
August 1 4 5 15 28 14
September 0 1 4 10 24 11
9MO TOTAL 7 16 43 111 289 94
October 2 1 4 13 27 12
November 0 1 3 13 29 12
December 0 2 7 10 26 16
12 MO TOTAL 9 20 57 147 371 134
AGENCY
NONO
Does the data
on this card
appear to be
reasonable?
_________
Does the data
on this card
appear to be
reasonable?
_________
RETURN A RECORD CARD
YEAR STATE SMSA ORI
2002 Tennessee Anywhere Police Dept.
MONTH MURDER FORCIBLE ROBBERY AGG SIMPLE BURGLARY
RAPE ASSAULT ASSAULT
January 1 2 4 11 43 7
February 0 1 4 13 37 12
March 0 2 6 14 29 9
3MO TOTAL 1 5 14 38 109 28
April 1 3 3 10 31 9
May 0 0 5 12 30 10
June 3 1 7 10 33 13
6MO TOTAL 5 9 29 70 203 60
July 1 2 5 16 34 9
August 1 4 5 15 28 14
September 0 1 4 10 24 11
9MO TOTAL 8 16 43 111 289 94
October 24 1 4 13 27 12
November 0 1 3 13 29 12
December 0 2 7 10 26 16
12 MO TOTAL 32 20 57 147 371 134
AGENCY
When compared to
previous data, the number of
Murders is unreasonably
high.
When compared to
previous data, the number of
Murders is unreasonably
high.
YEAR STATE SMSA ORI
2002 Tennessee Anywhere Police Dept.
MONTH MURDER FORCIBLE ROBBERY AGG SIMPLE BURGLARY
RAPE ASSAULT ASSAULT
January 1 2 4 11 43 7
February 0 1 4 13 37 12
March 0 2 6 14 29 9
3MO TOTAL 1 5 14 38 109 28
April 1 3 3 10 31 9
May 0 0 5 12 30 10
June 3 1 7 10 33 13
6MO TOTAL 5 9 29 70 203 60
July 1 2 5 16 34 9
August 1 4 5 15 28 14
September 0 1 4 10 24 8
9MO TOTAL 8 16 43 111 289 91
October 24 1 4 13 27 12
November 0 1 3 13 29 12
December 0 2 7 10 26 16
12 MO TOTAL 32 20 57 147 371 131
AGENCY
Property ValueProperty Value
Does everything in your jurisdiction cost
one dollar?
Does everything in your jurisdiction cost
one dollar?
You be the Judge:You be the Judge:
Property ValueProperty Value
New 19” Color TV Value: $1.00
Reasonable or not?
1999 Corvette Value: $1.00
Reasonable or not?
New 19” Color TV Value: $1.00
Reasonable or not?
1999 Corvette Value: $1.00
Reasonable or not?
Other Reasonableness Issues
Other Reasonableness Issues
Attempted/CompletedAlways completed?
Classification of Offenses and Property
Use your manual!Call your contact if you have
questions.
Attempted/CompletedAlways completed?
Classification of Offenses and Property
Use your manual!Call your contact if you have
questions.
Property ClassificationsProperty Classifications
Can you classify the theft of a 747 jet liner as Shoplifting?
Can you classify the theft of a 747 jet liner as Shoplifting?
You be the Judge:You be the Judge:
Property ClassificationsProperty Classifications
You be the Judge:You be the Judge:
Well… probably
not.
Well… probably
not.
AssaultsAssaults
Always aggravated?
Weapon Type: Always a firearm?
Always aggravated?
Weapon Type: Always a firearm?
AssaultsAssaults
Reasonable or not?Reasonable or not?
In 2001/2002 a total of 98 Aggravated Assaults were reported with no injury or
weapon by Tennessee Agencies.
In 2001/2002 a total of 98 Aggravated Assaults were reported with no injury or
weapon by Tennessee Agencies.
You be the Judge:You be the Judge:
Simple AssaultsSimple Assaults
Reasonable or not?
Possible but not probable. A simple assault is usually some type of physical attack and almost always will require at least the use
of personal weapons – fist, hands, and feet.
Reasonable or not?
Possible but not probable. A simple assault is usually some type of physical attack and almost always will require at least the use
of personal weapons – fist, hands, and feet.
Simple Assaults without any injury or weapon?
Simple Assaults without any injury or weapon?
Victim to Offender Relationships
Victim to Offender Relationships
Reasonable or not?
Not Reasonable! By definition of incest, the relationship must be family.
Reasonable or not?
Not Reasonable! By definition of incest, the relationship must be family.
Is it reasonable to have a victim of incest with a relationship to the offender of
“acquaintance”?
Is it reasonable to have a victim of incest with a relationship to the offender of
“acquaintance”?
Victim AgeVictim Age
Reasonable or not?
Not Reasonable! Incest is a non-violent sex offense per FBI definition and is predicated on the
fact that the victim is old enough to make an informed decision.
Because this victim is only 8, the classification would be a forcible sex offense. The specific
offense would be based on the circumstances.
Reasonable or not?
Not Reasonable! Incest is a non-violent sex offense per FBI definition and is predicated on the
fact that the victim is old enough to make an informed decision.
Because this victim is only 8, the classification would be a forcible sex offense. The specific
offense would be based on the circumstances.
Is it reasonable to have the victim of incest be 8 years old?
Is it reasonable to have the victim of incest be 8 years old?
Shoplifting VictimShoplifting Victim
Reasonable or not?Reasonable or not?
Is it reasonable to have the victim of shoplifting be an individual?
Is it reasonable to have the victim of shoplifting be an individual?
Not Reasonable! The victim of shoplifting should be a business!
Robbery VictimRobbery Victim
Not Reasonable! A confrontation between the offender and an individual must occur. The bank or business will also be a victim.
Not Reasonable! A confrontation between the offender and an individual must occur. The bank or business will also be a victim.
Is it reasonable to have the victim of a robbery be a financial institution only?Is it reasonable to have the victim of a robbery be a financial institution only?
Reasonable or Not?Reasonable or Not?
Vehicle TheftsVehicle Thefts
You can not determine the number by type if using the standard NIBRS property segment.
There is only one field for entry of number of vehicles and then the different vehicle types
are entered as type of property stolen.
You can not determine the number by type if using the standard NIBRS property segment.
There is only one field for entry of number of vehicles and then the different vehicle types
are entered as type of property stolen.
Four vehicles are stolen. The types are truck and automobile. How can you determine the
number of each type stolen?
Four vehicles are stolen. The types are truck and automobile. How can you determine the
number of each type stolen?
Common Issues 2001 2002 % of 2001 % of 2002Incorrect Relationship for Victim Age 11 7 0.00% 0.00%Credit Card/ATM Fraud with property = Stolen Card 1,949 2,024 0.34% 0.35%Incorrect Relationship for Incest 15 20 0.00% 0.00%Stolen Radios/TV/VCR with offense Theft Vehicle Parts 2,173 2,315 0.37% 0.40%Victim Age Range Greater than 10 Years 640 760 0.11% 0.13%Shoplifting Victim not Business 1,255 1,181 0.22% 0.20%Offender Age Range Greater than 10 Years 2,107 2,523 0.36% 0.43%Incorrect Victim Age 43 44 0.01% 0.01%Usage of Property category of "99" - Special 464 255 0.08% 0.04%Incident Hour is 00 - Unknown 40,222 41,141 6.93% 7.09%Stolen Aircraft 22 14 0.00% 0.00%All Other Larceny with property = Structure 289 276 0.05% 0.05%Agg Assault with minor injury or no weapon 49 49 0.01% 0.01%Simple Assault with minor injury and no weapon 898 914 0.15% 0.16%Arson with high $$ - property category of "77" - Other 117 67 0.02% 0.01%Burglary and Larceny/Theft together in same incident 226,589 224,044
Total Reported Offenses 580,516 580,047
Common IssuesCommon Issues
Now What?Now What?
The problems are identified – so what do you do to prevent it and correct the issues?Agency Notification – to correct problems
and discuss with officersTraining – incorporated into our training 16 hours per year required
The problems are identified – so what do you do to prevent it and correct the issues?Agency Notification – to correct problems
and discuss with officersTraining – incorporated into our training 16 hours per year required
Now What?Now What?
Auditing – On-site audits are conducted at every agency once every 3 years
On-Line Reports – Agencies have access to a copy of our database
DQ Reports are available at the web site so agencies can identify their problems quickly
Auditing – On-site audits are conducted at every agency once every 3 years
On-Line Reports – Agencies have access to a copy of our database
DQ Reports are available at the web site so agencies can identify their problems quickly
SummarySummary
Data Reasonableness is a necessary component of ensuring data quality.
Informing agencies of specific reasonableness issues will allow the reporting of more accurate data.
Data Reasonableness is a necessary component of ensuring data quality.
Informing agencies of specific reasonableness issues will allow the reporting of more accurate data.
Questions?Questions?
Contact InformationContact Information
Jackie Vandercook(615) 744-4014E-mail: [email protected] site: www.tbi.state.tn.us
For manuals, training schedules, etc.
Jackie Vandercook(615) 744-4014E-mail: [email protected] site: www.tbi.state.tn.us
For manuals, training schedules, etc.
Thank You!Thank You!
