Summary Week 5 Paper.docx CMRJ 501 Uniform Crime Reporting and the National Incident-Based Reporting System: A Comparison of Methodological Procedures and Their Implications Masters of Criminal Justice Program, American Public University System CMRJ 501: C

Week 5 P CMRJ 501 Uniform Crime Reporting and the National Incident-Based Reporting System: A Comparison of Methodological Procedures and Their Implications Masters of Criminal Justice Program, American Public University System CMRJ 501: Criminology Abstract This paper compares and contrasts the two reporting/recording systems for crime in the United States. It provides a brief history and explanation of the Uniform Crime Reporting system as well as the National Incident-Based Reporting System and considers the advantages and disadvantages of each system. This paper then provides examples of how crime reporting/recording systems are used on a local, state, and national level amongst law enforcement and government officials. Table of Contents Introduction......................................................................................................................................