BJS - Bureau of Justice Statistics
12/18/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/18/2025 09:04
NIBRS Estimation and Extract File Creation Methodology Report
Description
This BJS-funded report was produced by RTI International . It describes the methodology and procedures used by BJS to create the annual National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) National Estimates and Data Extract Files. Covering 12 key topic areas, the report describes the receipt and processing of NIBRS data from the FBI, as well as the data quality checks performed. It also outlines the procedures used for the NIBRS Estimation Program, including the indicators to be estimated, imputation, and weighting.
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