data reasonableness 2003

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: Jackie.Vandercook@state.tn.usWeb site: www.tbi.state.tn.us

For manuals, training schedules, etc.

Jackie Vandercook(615) 744-4014E-mail: Jackie.Vandercook@state.tn.usWeb site: www.tbi.state.tn.us

For manuals, training schedules, etc.

Thank You!Thank You!