[Federal Register: November 13, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 219)] [Notices] [Page 63493-63494] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr13no98-109] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Community Oriented Policing Services; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Regional Community Policing Institute Surveys: Pre-test and Post-test. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until January 12, 1999. Written comments and suggestions from the [[Page 63494]] public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are requested. Comments should address one or more of the following four points: (1) evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the COPS Office, PPSE Division, 1100 Vermont Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20530- 0001. Comments also may be submitted to the COPS Office via facsimile to 202-633-1386. In addition, comments may be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice Management Division, Information Management and Security Staff, Attention: Department Clearance Officer, Suite 850, 1001 G Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20503. Comments may be submitted to DOJ via facsimile to 202-514-1534. Overview of this information collection: (1) Type of Information Collection: New collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Regional Community Policing Institute Surveys: Pre-Test and Post-test. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form: COPS 30/01. Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, U.S. Department of Justice. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: A sample of local law enforcement officers and community members receiving training on community policing from COPS funded RCPI will be surveyed regarding their attitudes toward the RCPI training experience and the impact of training on the delivery of police services and police-citizen relations. The surveys will also capture information on the respondents' training histories, including training taken prior to RCPI participation and a description of the RCPI training program in which they enrolled. To uphold its mandate to enhance and advance community policing and to foster training and education on community policing, the COPS Office has provided continued funding to 30 Regional Community Policing Institutes (RCPI). The RCPIs are a mechanism to provide training and technical assistance on community policing to law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. RCPIs are charged with providing comprehensive and innovative education, training, and technical assistance to COPS grantees and other departments throughout a designated region. The geographic distribution of RCPIs has resulted in the availability of training to law enforcement agencies and communities throughout the nation. Innovations in traditional training methods are necessary to continue the advancement of community policing in law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. In turn, it is necessary to understand and document the impact of these innovative training programs. The evaluation of the RCPI program will provide vital information on the impact of these training endeavors by closely examining the outcomes of training programs and by assessing police officer and community members' attitudes and behaviors related to the training opportunities. The Regional Community Policing Institute Surveys: Pre-test and Post-test will provide essential information on the impact of training on the behavior and attitudes of police officers and sample of citizen trainees. The pre-test survey will be administered to officers and community members prior to receiving training from RCPI and the post-test will be administered to the same group of trainees three months after they receive training. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: This collection includes pre and post-test surveys. Approximately 3,000 respondents will be surveyed pre and post. Estimated time to complete each survey is 45 minutes with no preparation time. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: Approximately 4,500 hours. If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B. Briggs, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G street, NW, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: November 9, 1998. Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 98-30408 Filed 11-12-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-AT-M