FL UCR Guide Manual Revised 2018
UNIFORM CRIME REPORTS
GUIDE MANUAL
Revised
November2018
Table of Contents
HISTORICAL................................................................................................................................... 1
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES....................................................................................................... 1
COLLECTION DUE DATES............................................................................................................ 2
CORRECTIONS POLICY................................................................................................................ 2
INFORMATION COLLECTED......................................................................................................... 3
JURISDICTIONAL REPORTING..................................................................................................... 3
RECORDS NEEDED....................................................................................................................... 5
FLORIDA SUBMISSION METHOD................................................................................................. 5
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE UCR PROGRAM.......................................................... 7
Classifying Offenses.................................................................................................................... 7
UCR Offense Reporting Hierarchy............................................................................................... 7
Who Should Report Offenses – Cross-Jurisdictional Response................................................. 9
How UCR Offenses are Counted................................................................................................. 9
Persons Offenses.......................................................................................................................10
Property Offenses......................................................................................................................10
Separationof Time and Place Rule...........................................................................................10
Unfounded Offenses..................................................................................................................11
When to Report an Offense.......................................................................................................11
Special Instructions for Civil Citations........................................................................................12
OFFENSE DEFINTIONS............................................................................................................... 13
Homicide Offenses.....................................................................................................................14
Forcible Sex Offenses................................................................................................................17
Robbery......................................................................................................................................20
Aggravated Assault....................................................................................................................22
Aggravated Stalking...................................................................................................................24
Burglary......................................................................................................................................25
Larceny / Theft Offenses............................................................................................................31
Motor Vehicle Theft....................................................................................................................38
Simple Assault...........................................................................................................................40
Arson..........................................................................................................................................41
Intimidation................................................................................................................................. 42
Simple Stalking..........................................................................................................................42
UCR OFFENSE FORMS ............................................................................................................... 44
Offense Form.............................................................................................................................45
Domestic Violence Form............................................................................................................49
Weapon Form............................................................................................................................52
Arson Form................................................................................................................................54
Location Type Description......................................................................................................54
Occupancy of Structure Descriptions.....................................................................................55
Attempted...............................................................................................................................55
Total Dollar Loss....................................................................................................................55
Special Instructions................................................................................................................56
Property Information Values Form.............................................................................................57
Property Type Categories......................................................................................................57
Stolen Value and Recovered Value.......................................................................................60
Vehicle Recovery Form..............................................................................................................61
UCRSUPPLEMENTAL HOMICIDE REPORT..............................................................................62
Single Victim / Single Offender..................................................................................................65
Single Victim / Multiple Offenders..............................................................................................65
Multiple Victims / Multiple Offenders(one-to-one).....................................................................66
Multiple Victims / Multiple Offenders(not one-to-one)...............................................................66
Homicide Data Entry Section.....................................................................................................67
UCR LEOKA SUPPLEMENT........................................................................................................72
Single Victim / Single Offender..................................................................................................73
Multiple Victims / Single Offender..............................................................................................75
Single Victim / Multiple Offenders..............................................................................................76
Multiple Victims / Multiple Offenders..........................................................................................76
Multiple Victims / Multiple Offenders..........................................................................................77
Officer Killed/Assaulted Data Entry Section...............................................................................78
ARREST REPORTING..................................................................................................................85
Classification Guidelines............................................................................................................86
How to Count Arrests.............................................................................................................86
Who Can Report an Arrest?...................................................................................................86
Juveniles................................................................................................................................. 86
Summons/ Notice to Appear................................................................................................. 87
Civil Citations..........................................................................................................................87
Arrest Reporting Hierarchy.....................................................................................................88
ARREST DEFINITIONS................................................................................................................89
UCR ARREST FORM....................................................................................................................96
LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE DATA..................................................................................99
Introduction..............................................................................................................................100
Definitions................................................................................................................................100
Process....................................................................................................................................101
HATE CRIME...............................................................................................................................103
Introduction..............................................................................................................................104
Hate Crime...............................................................................................................................106
Hate Crime Determination Process......................................................................................106
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Florida Hate Crime Statistical Reporting System.....................................................................115
No Hate Crime Report Form................................................................................................119
Form Fields (by section)..........................................................................................................120
Hate Crime Form Field Table...................................................................................................124
CARGO THEFT...........................................................................................................................132
Introduction..............................................................................................................................133
Classifying Offenses.............................................................................................................134
Cargo Theft Offense Definitions...............................................................................................137
Robbery................................................................................................................................137
Extortion/Blackmail...............................................................................................................138
Burglary/Breaking & Entering...............................................................................................138
Larceny-Theft Offenses........................................................................................................138
Theft From a Building...........................................................................................................138
Theft from a Motor Vehicle...................................................................................................138
Theft All Other Larceny........................................................................................................139
Motor Vehicle Theft..............................................................................................................139
Fraud Offenses.....................................................................................................................139
False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game........................................................................139
Credit Card/Automated Teller Machine................................................................................140
Impersonation.......................................................................................................................140
Wire Fraud............................................................................................................................140
Embezzlement......................................................................................................................140
Bribery..................................................................................................................................140
Location Codes........................................................................................................................141
Weapon/Force Involved Codes............................................................................................145
Victim Type Codes...............................................................................................................147
Property Codes....................................................................................................................147
Example Scenarios that are NOT Cargo Theft........................................................................155
Florida Cargo Theft Input Instructions..................................................................................156
HUMAN TRAFFICKING..............................................................................................................168
Introduction..............................................................................................................................169
Human Trafficking Classifications............................................................................................169
HumanTrafficking—CommercialSexActs...........................................................................169
Human Trafficking—Involuntary Servitude...........................................................................170
Human Trafficking—Commercial Sex Acts (A).....................................................................171
Human Trafficking—Involuntary Servitude (B)......................................................................172
Florida UCR Input System Instructions – Human Trafficking..................................................173
Human Trafficking Form Field Values......................................................................................182
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HISTORICAL
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) began Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data
collection and dissemination in 1971. In 1995, as a result of amendments to Florida Statute
943.05, FDLE redesigned the Uniform Crime Reports Program. The current program is a more
focused statistical summary reporting system rather than one containing information on individual
offenses. The currentsummaryreporting system became effective January 1, 1996.
The goal was to re-focus the UCR program to its original purpose: to provide a barometer of the
crime conditions within a geographic jurisdiction. FDLE’s goal is to collect the required data with
as little impact upon participating agencies as possible.
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The quantitative statistical data derived from the UCR Program provide assistance in determining
the overall scope of reported criminal activity in Florida and aid in making effective management
studies possible.
The fundamental objectives of the Florida UCR Program are to:
1. collect accurate summary crime data that meet the minimum requirements of the
National UCR Programfrom all law enforcement agencies in the state;
2. maintain agency crime statistics in a statewide database and provide a barometer of
the number of index crimes that occur, determine crime and clearance rates, and
ascertain how often crime occurs;
3. publish Semi-Annual and Annual reports to inform the FDLE Commissioner, Florida
Governor, Florida Legislature, other government officials, and the public, of the types,
magnitude, and trendsof crimes in Florida;
4. collect the number of offenses known to UCR Program contributors in the following
categories: murder, manslaughter, forcible sex, robbery, aggravated assault,
burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson, and simple assault. The UCR Program
also collects data on domestic violence offenses, property stolen and recovered,
motor vehicle recovery information, and arrest information. Additional offense
information concerning homicide circumstances, those in which an officer is killed or
assaulted, Hate Crime, Human Trafficking, and Cargo Theft are collected through
supplemental reports.
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COLLECTIONDUE DATES
Type of Data Due Date Verification Date
UCR Annual Submission: includes
Offense data, Arrest data, andLaw
January31 March 1
Enforcement Officers Killed and
Assaulted (LEOKA) data
Hate Crime Data January31 March 1
Cargo Theft Data January31 March 1
Human Trafficking Data January31 March 1
UCR Semi-Annual Submission:
includes Offense data, Arrest data, July 31 August31
andLEOKA data
Law Enforcement Employee Data November30 --
--not applicable
Data submitted to FDLE’s UCR Program after these dates may not be accepted by the Federal
Bureau of Investigation(FBI) and therefore may not appear in the Crime in the U.S. reports.
CORRECTIONSPOLICY
Corrections to previously reported data are accepted by the Florida UCR Program. These
corrections are made in the FDLE UCR database. Data changes will not be reflected in any
previously published reports. The data sets that are available on the FDLE website will reflect
any corrections made before the updated date. Corrections to the data are not transmitted to the
FBI after the FBI submission deadline in accordance with the FBI corrections policy.
Type of Data Correction Window/s
June 1to June 30 and
Offense Data*
December 1 to December 31
June 1 to June 30 and
Arrest Data*
December 1 to December 31
June 1 to June 30 and
LEOKA*
December 1 to December 31
June 1 to June 30 and
Supplemental Homicide Reports*
December 1 to December 31
Hate Crimes Anytime
Cargo Theft Anytime
Human Trafficking* December 1 to December 31
*Agencies must contact the FDLE UCR Program in order for the system to be enabled to accept the
corrections.
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Type of Data
Due Date
Verification Date
UCR Annual Submission: includesOffense data, Arrest data, andLawEnforcement Officers Killed andAssaulted (LEOKA) data
January31
March 1
Hate Crime Data
January31
March 1
Cargo Theft Data
January31
March 1
Human Trafficking Data
January31
March 1
UCR Semi-Annual Submission:includes Offense data, Arrest data,andLEOKA data
July 31
August31
Law Enforcement Employee Data
November30
--
Type of Data
Correction Window/s
Offense Data*
June 1to June 30 andDecember 1 to December 31
Arrest Data*
June 1 to June 30 andDecember 1 to December 31
LEOKA*
June 1 to June 30 andDecember 1 to December 31
Supplemental Homicide Reports*
June 1 to June 30 andDecember 1 to December 31
Hate Crimes
Anytime
Cargo Theft
Anytime
Human Trafficking*
December 1 to December 31
INFORMATION COLLECTED
The UCR Program collects statistics on crimes that are known to law enforcement. All
reportable offenses that are reported to a law enforcement agency should be included in an
agency’s UCR submission to FDLE.
Note: Cases where a victim reports an offense and then states that he/she does not wish to
prosecute or assist the investigating agency in identifying the offender are still
reported. The fact that the victim does not wish to prosecute or assist the
investigating agency in solving the case has no bearing on the case beingreported.
1. Offense Data – Offense data collected include the Part I offenses (murder, rape,
robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft) and a
selection of Part II offenses (forcible fondling, aggravated stalking, negligent-
manslaughter, simple assault, simple stalking, intimidation/threat, and arson). Data
on domestic violence offenses, property stolen and/or recovered, and motor vehicle
recovery are also collected. Supplemental reports containing victim demographics,
offender demographics, homicide circumstances, justified homicide circumstances,
and manslaughter circumstancesare collected with the corresponding offenses.
2. Arrest Data – Arrest data collected include arrests for the offenses listed above and
additional offenses as listed in the Arrest Hierarchy.
3. LEOKA Data – Incident data about the officer(s), the offender(s), and the
circumstances.
4. Law Enforcement Employee Data –This data collection consists of the number of
sworn and non-sworn personnel, distinguishedby sex.
5. Hate Crime Data – Data describing the motivation, type of crime, victim(s)
demographics, and offender(s) demographics.
6. Cargo Theft Data – Data about the type of crime(s), location, victim information,
property information, recovery information, offender(s) demographics, and arrestee(s)
demographics.
7. Human Trafficking Data – Data about the type of human trafficking crime, victim(s)
demographics, and offender(s) demographics.
Note: The Florida UCR Program collects offense and arrest data both semi-annually and
annually. The annual submission must contain summary offense and arrest totals
along with homicide supplements and LEOKA supplements for the entire reporting
year.
JURISDICTIONAL REPORTING
There are several hundred law enforcement agencies throughout Florida, some of which have
overlapping jurisdictions. To be certain a crime is not counted more than once, the following
guidelines have been developed:
1. Police departments report criminal incidents and arrests for crimes that occur within
thecity limits.
2. County law enforcement agencies report criminal incidents and arrests for crimes that
occur within the county, but outside of the city limits.
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Note: If a criminal incident occurs in a jurisdiction that is not covered by an existing
local enforcement agency, the county law enforcement agency is responsible for
reporting the incident to the UCR Program.
3. A crime that occurs in one jurisdiction is only counted by the agency responsible for
that jurisdiction, even if multiple agencies from different jurisdictions participated in
the investigation orarrest.
If an agency recovers any property or vehicles,makes an arrest, or clears an offense
due to that arrest, based solely on an offense that originated in another jurisdiction,
only the originating agency can report the data.
4. Crimes occurring on school campuses are reported by the municipality where the
school is located even if another agency responds to offenses that occur on school
property. Offenses in schools are counted by the agency based on where the school
is located and not which agency responds or has School Resource Officers in the
school unless there is a Memorandum of Understanding in place.
The exception to this rule is when there is a recognized school board police
department established within the county. The school board property will then
become its own separate jurisdiction. To prevent duplicate reporting, the school
board police are responsible for reporting the offenses and arrests that occur on
school board property, regardless of who responds and investigates the offense.
The same exception applies to colleges and universities that have established
campus police departments.
5. Offenses that occur on cruise ships in port are counted and reported like any other
offense. When the ship is at sea, the offenses are not reportable by the home port’s
agency.
6. Officers killed or injured are reported by the agency that employs them regardless of
where they were killed or injured.
7. The original offense warranting police presence, and then separately resulting in the
officer’s injury or death, is reported by the agency with jurisdiction over the location of
the original incident.
The purpose of these jurisdictional reporting guidelines is to accurately depict the nature and
volume of crime in a particular jurisdiction, not to claim or take "credit" for the number of
investigations, arrests, etc.
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RECORDS NEEDED
The required UCR data are readily available through record-keeping systems. Basic agency
record systems include:
1. permanent records of crime, traffic, administrative matters, and other activities that
are considered necessary;
2. method of control for recording and counting every complaint received;
3. investigative reports of each complaint received;
4. information on persons arrested, consisting of the arrest classification, dispositions,
and facts about the arrestee including age, sex, and race.
FLORIDA SUBMISSION METHOD
FDLE has developed and implemented a web-based system for the submission of UCR data that
is accessible to all law enforcement agencies throughout the state. The system allows for both
manual data entry and automated uploading of data. All agencies participating in Florida’s UCR
Program shall use this system.
Note: FDLE doesNOT accept hard-copy submissions of data.
The following forms are used to submit UCR data to FDLE. (Screenshots and copies of these
forms, as well asinstructions for their completion, are provided throughout this manualas aids for
organizing and preparing data for submission.)
Submission of Data
1. Uniform Crime Reports Forms – These forms are used to submit all summary
offense, domestic violence, stolen and recovered property, arson, and vehicle
recovery information to the UCR Program.
2. Uniform Crime Reports Arrest Form – This form is used to submit all summary arrest
information to the UCR Program.
Submission of Supplemental Data
1. UCR Homicide Supplement – This form is used to submit all required supplemental
data on homicides, negligent manslaughters, and justifiable homicides reported to
the UCR Program. Although justifiable homicides are captured on this form, they are
notincluded in summary offense totals for homicide.
2. LEOKA Supplement – This form is used to submit all required supplemental data on
officers killed or assaulted to the UCR Program.
3. Hate Crime Report – This form is completed for every incident of hate crime.
4. No Hate Crime Report – This form is completed for each month no hate crime is
reported.
5. Cargo Theft Report – This form is completed for every cargo theft that is reported.
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6. No Cargo Theft Report – This form is completed for each month no cargo theft is
reported.
7. Human Trafficking Report – This form is completed for all incidents of human
trafficking whether founded or unfounded.
8. Law Enforcement Employee Data Form – This form is completed by all reporting
agencies and counts the number of full-time sworn law enforcement officers and
civilian employees by gender as of October 31 of each year.
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REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE UCRPROGRAM
The UCR Program collects offense and arrest data according to the crime definitions provided by
the National UCR Program. Agencies are required to report Semi-Annual and Annual UCR data
to FDLE. The Semi-Annual data (January – June) shall be submitted to the UCR Program by
July31of the current working year. The Annual data (January – December) shallbe submitted to
the UCR Program by January 31ofthe following year.
Classifying Offenses
Offenses are classified according to UCR offense definitions, NOT according to Florida Statute.
Attempted offenses are reported but may be classified differently (e.g., an attempted murder is
classified as an Aggravated Assault).
Note: Offenses are classified and reported based on the findings of the
reporting/investigating officer. An agency does NOT have to wait on the official
determination/report from a coroner, medical examiner, forensics unit, State
Attorney’s Office(SAO), etc., to classify the offense for reporting to UCR.
UCR Offense Reporting Hierarchy
Only the highest-ranking offense is reported for each incident. When more than one distinct
offense occurs in an incident, the UCR offense reporting hierarchy is used to select the highest
crime for reporting purposes. See the UCR Offense Reporting Hierarchy below.
1. Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter
Negligent Manslaughter
2. Sex Offenses
Rape
Fondling
3. Robbery
4. Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Stalking
5. Burglary/Breaking and Entering
6. Larceny/Theft
Pocket Picking
Purse Snatching
Shoplifting
Theft from Motor Vehicle
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories
Theft of Bicycle
Theft from Building
Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device
All other Larceny
7. Motor Vehicle Theft
8. Simple Assault
9. Intimidation/Threat (submitted only if the victim to offender relationship indicates that
the offense is domesticallyrelated)
10. Simple Stalking(submitted only if the victim to offender relationship indicates that the
offense is domestically related)and otherwise classified as Simple Assault.
The following crimes are not subject to the Hierarchy Rule and should always be reported:
Arson, Hate Crimes, Cargo Thefts, and Human Trafficking Commercial Sex Acts and Involuntary
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Servitude offenses. These offenses shall be reported in addition to the highest of the first seven
crimes on the hierarchy that occurredduring the same incident.
The following examples illustrate the proper application of the Hierarchy Rule in reporting a
multiple-offense incident.
1. Two women broke into a car dealership after closing hours. They took the cash from
the dealership’s office safe and two new automobiles from the garage.
Applying the Hierarchy Rule to crime reporting: A Burglary—Forcible Entry and a
Motor Vehicle Theft were committed. Following the Hierarchy Rule, only the
Burglary—Forcible Entry, the highest of the offenses on the list of offenses, is
reported.
2. A burglar broke into a home, stole several items, and placed them in a car belonging
to the owner of the home. The homeowner returned and surprised the thief, who in
turn knocked the owner unconscious by hitting him over the head with a chair. The
burglar drove away in the homeowner’s carwith the stolen items.
Applying the Hierarchy Rule to crime reporting: A Burglary—Forcible Entry,
Robbery—Other Dangerous Weapon, Aggravated Assault—Other Dangerous
Weapon, and Motor Vehicle Theft—Auto occurred in this situation. After classifying
the offenses, the reporting agency reports only one offense—Robbery—Other
Dangerous Weapon—the crime appearing first in the list of offenses.
3. A female, aged 23, was arrested on charges of soliciting for prostitution. During the
arrest, she pepper sprayed the arresting officer’s face. The officer’s search incident to
the arrest resulted in the recovery of a credit card belonging to an individual that had
previously reported it stolen. There was no indication that the card had been used
fraudulently.
Applying the Hierarchy Rule to crime reporting: In this situation, Prostitution and
Commercialized Vice, Stolen Property: Buying, Receiving, Possessing, and
Aggravated Assault—Other Dangerous Weapon are committed. Following the
Hierarchy Rule, only the offense, Aggravated Assault—Other Dangerous Weapon, is
classified and reported. The other offenses are ignored in using the Hierarchy Rule.
There are two exceptions to the Hierarchy Rule. These exceptions occur whenever an incident
involves Arson, Hate Crime, Cargo Theft, Human Trafficking,or Motor Vehicle Theft.
(cid:120) When a Murder, Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Larceny/Theft, or Motor
Vehicle Theft offense occurs in conjunction with an Arson, Hate Crime, Human
Trafficking, or Cargo Theft, the Arson, Hate Crime, Cargo Theft, or Human Trafficking
ANDthe highest ranking offense arereported.
(cid:120) Larcenies occurring in conjunction with a Motor Vehicle Theft offense are classified as
Motor Vehicle Theft. (See special instructions for those offenses.)
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement that are exceptions to the
Hierarchy Rule.
1. Someone stole a pickup truck that had a camper containing camping equipment
attached. The police recovered the truck and camper but not the equipment.
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Exception to the Hierarchy Rule: Motor Vehicle Theft is a special type of
Larceny/Theft. It is a separate classification because of the volume of such thefts and
the prevailing need by law enforcement for specific statistics on this offense.
Therefore when classifying, the reporting agency chooses between Larceny/Theft
and Motor Vehicle Theft. In cases such as this, the agency classifies and reports the
offense as Motor Vehicle Theft.
2. As a result of arson in an apartment building, six persons were found dead.
Exception to the Hierarchy Rule: The crimes of Murder and Arson are involved in this
multiple-offense situation. The reporting agency counts the Murder (Criminal
Homicide)offenses (one for each victim) and one Arsonoffense.
3. An armored truck is stolen while parked in front of aretail department store.
Exception to the Hierarchy Rule: This incident is classified as a Larceny because the
evidence indicates that the motivation is the theft of the money inside the truck rather
than the truck itself.
The Hierarchy Rule never applies to the offense of Arson. For a multiple-offense situation, of
which one offense is arson, the reporting agency reports the arson and applies the Hierarchy
Rule to the remaining offenses to determine which one is the most serious.
Who Should Report Offenses – Cross-Jurisdictional Response
Crimes reported to the UCR Program are based on where they occurred, not who investigates or
responds to the call.
A crime is reported by only one agency, even if multiple agencies are involved in the response or
investigation.
(cid:120) The Local Policereport crimes that occur within city limits.
(cid:120) The County Law Enforcementreport crimes that occur in unincorporated areas.
(cid:120) The State Agencies report crimes that occur in jurisdictions not already covered by
local or county agencies.
Unless there is a Memorandum of Understanding in place or an existing school board or college /
university police department, offenses at schools are counted based on where the school is
located rather than the agency that responds.
How UCR Offenses are Counted
The contributing agency only reports the highest crime that occurs during the incident, using the
UCR offense reporting hierarchy even if the suspect is charged with a lesser offense. After the
highest-ranking offense is selected, the following methods are used for establishing the crime
counts.
Note: Some offenses qualify for the case to be disposed by means of a Civil Citation or
similar process. These offenses are reported under the appropriate offense category
and then cleared by exception. If the offender DOES NOT successfully complete the
sanctions/requirements of the Civil Citation program and he/she is arrested for the
original offense, an arrest is counted for that offense. However, DO NOT re-report
the offense and DO NOT change the originally reported offense status from “cleared
by exception” to “cleared by arrest.”
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Persons Offenses
Homicide, Negligent Manslaughter, Rape, Fondling, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Stalking,
Simple Assault, Simple Stalking, and Intimidation are Persons Offenses. One offense is counted
for each victim. Both attempted and committedRapeand Fondlingare recorded.
For any Persons Offense incident, first identify the highest ranking offense that occurred, and
then count the number of individual victims of that offense. That yields the total number of
reportable offenses for that incident.
Note: Attempted Murder offenses are classified as Aggravated Assault for the UCR
Program. Murder does not includereports of Attempted Murder.
Property Offenses
Robbery, Larceny, and Arson are Property Offenses. One offense is counted per premises
(location) regardless of the number of victims. Both attempted and committed Robbery,
Larceny, and Arson are recorded. One Larceny may be reported if multiple offenses occur during
one incident. (See special instructions on Page 37.)
Burglary is also a Property Offense. One Burglary is counted for each premises. Both
attempted and committed Burglary arerecorded, even though entry to the premises may not have
occurred.
One Motor Vehicle Theft is counted for each vehicle stolen. Both attempted and committed
Motor Vehicle Theft arerecorded.
Separation of Time and Place Rule
Occasionally, an individual or a group perpetrates a number of offenses over a short period of
time. If there is a separation of time and place between the commissions of several crimes, the
reporting agency handles each crime as a separate incident and classifies and records each
offense individually.
Same time and place means that the time interval between the offenses and the distance
between locations where they occurred is insignificant. Normally, the offenses occur during an
unbroken time duration and at the same or adjoining location(s). However, incidents can also be
comprised of offenses which, by their nature, involve continuing criminal activity by the same
offender(s) at different times and placesas long as investigation deems the activity to constitute a
single criminal transaction.
Structure burglaries at different premises (locations/addresses) are always considered separate
and must be counted individually.
The following scenarios illustrate the proper application of the Separation of Time and Place
Rule:
1. A robber entered a bank, stole $5,000 from a teller at gunpoint, and then escaped in
a getaway car. At a shopping center parking lot across town, the robber and an
accomplice stole a car in their efforts to elude police.
Application of the Separation of Time and Place Rule: Because of the separation of
time and place between the Robbery and the Motor Vehicle Theft, these incidents
are handled as independent single-offense situations. The two crimes are each
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classified and recordedas separate offenses—one Robbery—Firearm and one Motor
Vehicle Theft—Auto.
2. After hours, a man forcibly entered a sporting goods store and stole cash and
merchandise including numerous firearms. The next day, the police arrested a man
during an attempted street Robbery. The man was armed with a handgun, which
further police investigation determined he had stolen from the sporting goods store
the previous day.
Application of the Separation of Time and Place Rule: In this scenario, two crimes
are committed at different times and places—a Burglary and a Robbery. In other
words, there are two distinct operations with a separation of time and place. The
reporting agency classifies and records separately the Burglary—Forcible Entry and
the Robbery—Firearm.
3. A known purse snatcher caught in the act was subsequently identified by four
additional women as having snatched their purses at different times. All stated that
the thief knocked them down when he stole their purses. The thief admitted to all five
Robberies.
Application of the Separation of Time and Place Rule: This scenario illustrates five
separate and distinct operations by the same offender. The reporting agency
classifies and recordsfive Strong-arm Robbery offenses.
Because it is not possible to provide instructions that cover all of the situations that might occur,
in some cases the reporting agency’s personnel have to use their best judgment in determining
how many incidents are involved. Assistance for counting incidents and classifying offenses is
also available by contacting the FDLE UCR Program at 850-410-7121 or UCR@fdle.state.fl.us.
Unfounded Offenses
A reported offense that is determined through investigation by the agency to be false or baseless
is considered unfounded at the agency level and is not reported to the UCR Program. The
exception to this is Human Trafficking. Human Trafficking requires all reports, founded and
unfounded, tobe reported to the Florida UCR program.
If investigation reveals a reported offense is false or baseless during the same/current reporting
period,the offense is notcounted in thesummary totals for that reporting period.
If the investigation reveals that an offense is false or baseless after the Semi-Annual reporting
period but within the same calendar year, the Annual summary totals should be adjusted
accordingly. The unfounded offense is subtracted from the appropriate offense category along
with any other information that is provided in reference to that offense such as: weapons,
clearances, property, or domestic violence information. If the investigation reveals than an
offense is false or baseless after the Annual summary totals have been submitted to the UCR
program, please see the Corrections Policy section about how to update the data.
When to Report an Offense
Offenses are to be reported during the reporting period in which the offense became known to
law enforcement.
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The following scenarios illustrate the proper application of reporting offenses based on when they
became known to law enforcement.
1. In February 2013, a female reports to law enforcement that she was raped at
gunpoint in December 2012.
When to report the offense: Even though the offense occurred in 2012, it became
known to law enforcement in 2013 and isreported with 2013’s data.
2. In late December 2013, skeletal remains are discovered by a hiker near a secluded
hiking trail. The following January, the medical examiner confirmed that the remains
are that of a 20-25 year old human male, and ruled the death to be a homicide. It is
estimated that the body had been there for two years.
When to report the offense: In this case, the homicide is reported with 2014’s data
because that is the year it became known to law enforcement that a homicide had
occurred.
Special Instructions for Civil Citations
The UCR reporting procedures below are followed for instances where a qualifying offender
commits a UCR reportable offense and is subsequently issued a Civil Citation.
1. Report the offense as normal and list itas “Cleared by Exception.”
2. Do NOT report an arrest for the offense.
3. If the offender successfully completes the sanctions of the Civil Citation program, no
additional action is required.
4. If the offender does NOT successfully complete the sanctions of the Civil Citation
program, then he/she will be taken into custody and an arrest for the original offense
is counted at that time. DO NOT REPORT THE ORIGINAL OFFENSE AGAIN OR
ALTER THE TYPE OF CLEARANCE.
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Homicide Offenses
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter
This is defined as the killing of one human being by another.
General Rule
Any death due to a fight, argument, quarrel, assault, or which occurs during the
commission of a crime or by premeditated design is included in this category.
Special Instructions
(cid:120) The natural death of a person during the commission of a crime is not classified
as Homicidefor UCR purposes.
(cid:120) Suicides and accidental deaths are notreportable to the UCR Program.
(cid:120) Fetal deaths are notclassified as Murders (Criminal Homicides).
(cid:120) Accidental traffic fatalities (including DUI incidents) are not classified as Murder
(Criminal Homicide).
(cid:120) Deaths resulting from the Felony Homicide rule are notreportable as Homicides.
For example: If two felons break into a home and one is shot and killed by the
homeowner, the surviving offender is often charged with Homicide under this
rule. This sort of death should only be reported as a Justifiable Homicide.
(cid:120) Attempted Murder offenses are classified as Aggravated Assaults for the UCR
Program.
(cid:120) A Supplemental Homicide Report is required for each Homicide offense reported
to the UCR Program including those determined to be justifiable.
Note: When a law enforcement officer is the victim of a Homicide, a LEOKA Report
Supplement and a Supplemental Homicide Reportare required.
(cid:120) A DUI vehicular crash resulting in a death is not counted as a Murder,
Manslaughter, or Negligent Manslaughter.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement classified as Murder and
Non-negligent Manslaughter:
1. A berserk gunman shot and killed three pedestrians.
2. A neighbor discovered an infant who had been beaten. The neighbor rushed the
infant to the hospital. The infant later died as a direct result of the injuries.
Investigation revealed that the mother was responsible.
3. A man shot and killed his neighbor in an argument over the location of their property
line.
4. A man was in a fight on the second floor of a building. During the fight, he was
knocked through a window and fell to his death.
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5. A psychiatrist counseling a young female patient performed a criminal abortion on
her. She died of peritonitis resulting from the operation.
6. A teller chased a Robbery suspect from a bank. The suspect fired at him. His shot
missed the teller but killed a woman walking on the street.
7. A felon fleeing in her car attempted to get through a police roadblock. As a result, she
struck and killed two police officers.
Negligent Manslaughter
This is defined as the killing of another person throughgrossnegligence.
General Rule
Any death of an individual resulting from the negligent act of another individual is
included in this category. Negligent acts resulting in the death of the individual
committing those acts, and resulting in no other deaths, are not reportable to the UCR
Program. They are considered accidental deaths.
Special Instructions
(cid:120) Although Negligent Manslaughter is not included in the Part I crime counts or in
the calculations of crime rates, it is included in the reporting hierarchy because of
the serious nature of the act and because a death occurs.
Note: When a law enforcement officer is the victim of Negligent Manslaughter, a LEOKA
Report Supplement and aSupplemental Homicide Report are required.
(cid:120) A DUI vehicular crash resulting in a death is not counted as Murder,
Manslaughter, or Negligent Manslaughter.
(cid:120) The Vehicular Negligence option on the Supplemental Homicide Report should
only be used in incidents where the offender(s)’s intentional negligent actions
were the direct cause of the accident and subsequent death. Examples include:
car-surfing, incidents with stunts (non-professional) or similar negligent behavior,
texting while driving (distracted driver), etc. Simple road rule violations
(speeding, running stop sign/red light, failure-to-yield, etc.) that result in a death
should notbe counted asNegligent Manslaughter.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement classified as Negligent
Manslaughter:
1. While two juveniles were playing with a gun, one playfully pointed it at the other. The
youth pointing the gun fired it and killed the other. At the time of arrest, the juvenile
claimed no knowledge of the gun being loaded.
2. A target shooter was practicing in an unincorporated wooded area near some
houses. One shot missed the target and killed a resident.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement NOTclassified as Negligent
Manslaughter:
Note: Deaths of persons due to their own negligence, accidental deaths not resulting
from gross negligence, and traffic fatalities are not included in the category
Negligent Manslaughter.
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1. A man was riding his motorcycle without a helmet and ran off the roadway. He was
killed in the subsequent crash.
2. A woman slipped on her neighbor’s icy sidewalk and died as a result of the fall.
3. A woman was a passenger in a man’s car. The man drove through an ungated
railroad crossing. A train struck the car, killing both the driver and the passenger.
4. A man drove his pickup truck recklessly and exited the interstate at a high rate of
speed. While attempting a right turn at the first intersection, he lost control of his
vehicle and struck and killed three pedestrians standing at a bus stop. The police
arrested the driver at the scene for vehicular manslaughter.
Justifiable Homicide
This is defined as the killing of the perpetrator of a serious criminal offense either by a law
enforcement officer in the line of duty or by a private citizen, during the commission of a
serious criminal offense.
Special Instructions
Note: Justifiable Homicides are not included in the summary totals reflected on the
Uniform Crime Reports Form, but are included on the Supplemental Homicide
Report. Justifiable homicides are not counted as murders.
(cid:120) Do not consider a killing as justifiable or excusable on the basis of the action of the
coroner, prosecutor, grand jury, court, or a claim of self-defense. Record the offense
according to the investigating officer's findings. Many killings where the offender
claims self-defense are not justifiable. The killing is justifiable if the investigation
indicates that the citizen was not a participant in the incident leading to the killing
AND the victim was committing a felony at the time of the killing. The UCR
Supplemental Homicide Report form must be completed for each justifiable homicide,
indicating the appropriate Justifiable Circumstance and Justifiable Code.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement that reporting agencies
would consider Justifiable Homicide:
1. A police officer answered a bank alarm and surprised the robber coming out of the
bank. The robber saw the responding officer and fired at him. The officer returned
fire, killing the robber.
2. A man entered a store and attempted to rob the proprietor at gunpoint. The
storekeeper shot and killed the felon.
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Forcible Sex Offenses
Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will or
not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
Rape – Committed
This is defined as the penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body
part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person or object, without the
consent of the victim. This includes incidents where the victim is forced to penetrate the
offender.
This definition includes either gender of victim or offender, and instances where the victim is
incapable of giving consent because of temporary orpermanent mental or physical incapacity
(including due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age. Physical resistance is
not required on the part of the victim to demonstrate lack of consent.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement classified as Rape –
Committed:
1. A young man was entering his apartment after a night out when he was attacked by
an unidentified man and forced into his apartment. The young man was held down
by the attacker and was sodomized.
2. A female high school student was drinking with a male classmate at her house. The
young man gave her a pill that he said would make her feel “really good.” After
taking the pill, the young woman could not recall events from that night. A rape kit
indicated semen from sexual penetration.
3. A man worked as an aide at a residential facility for adults with a range of mental
disabilities. He asked a woman in his care who had a severe mental disability to go
for a walk with him in the woods behind the facility. Once alone, he instructed her to
do what he said or he would not be her friend anymore. He fondled her and sexually
penetrated her. Because of the woman’s disability, she was unable to understand
and consent to the sexual act.
4. One night, a woman’s husband was very drunk and accused her of sleeping around.
He became enraged, pushed her onto the bed, and sexually penetrated her with an
object. She was too afraid to struggle.
5. A woman broke up with her ex-boyfriend three months earlier, but he showed up at
her workplace and followed her home. Once there, he intimidated her and told her he
would not leave until she had sex with him. He forced her to perform oral sex.
6. After a first date, two men were kissing and had removed their clothes. One man had
initially consented to having sex, but changed his mind once they began. He told the
other man he did not want to have sex, but the man held him down and sodomized
him.
7. A woman took her young son to a secluded park. She told him they would have
special time together, convinced him to remove his pants, and penetrated him with
her fingers. She told the boy that she would go to jail if he told anyone and that his
father would not love him anymore.
8. A 17-year-old boy coerced his 10-year-old sister into having sexual intercourse with
him.
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9. A college freshman attended an off-campus party. She drank heavily until she had
difficulty standing and was slurring her speech. Two older male students offered to
walk her home. Once in her dorm room, she passed out. She awoke the next day in
pain, found used condoms in her bed, and reported she was raped to her local police
department.
10. A man who owned a restaurant threatened to fire a waitress if she would not consent
to sexual acts with him. When she refused, he threatened her. She was afraid to
resist, and he performed oral sex on her.
11. Two women had been dating for a few months. After an argument, one woman
became violent, held the other woman down, fondled her, and forcibly penetrated her
mouth witha sex object.
Rape – Attempted
This is the attempted penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body
part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person or object, without the
consent of the victim.
This definition includes either gender of victim or offender, and instances where the victim is
incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity
(including due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age. Physical resistance is
not required on the part of the victim to demonstrate lack of consent.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement classified as Rape –
Attempted:
1. A man attacked a woman on the street, knocked her down, and attempted to rape
her. A pedestrian frightened the man away before he could complete the attack.
2. At a local bar, a man slipped a sedative drug into his date’s drink. However, the man
could not convince the woman to leave her friends and go home with him. After an
investigation, detectives concluded that the man intended to rape the woman.
General Rule
The element of force or threat of force is necessary (unless the victim is unable or too
young to give consent) before a sexual offense is reported in this category. Any sexual
act or attempt involving force is classified as a forcible sex offense regardless of the age
of the victim or the relationship of the victim to the offender.
Special Instructions
The Rape classification falls under the state’s sexual battery statute, s. 794.01, Florida
Statutes. This statute covers many sexual acts that do not meet the criteria of Rape for
UCR purposes. It is recommended that each case of sexual battery be reviewed to
determine whether or not a Rape(as defined by the UCR Program) has occurred.
Sexual acts covered by the sexual battery statute that are not reported under this
classification include:
1. Adultery and fornication where no force is used;
2. Incest where no force is used, and the victim is of legal age to consent to the act;
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3. Sodomy (anal intercourse, either male to female, female to male, female to
female, or male to male). If force or a weapon is used or if the victim is incapable
of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or
permanent mental incapacity, it isclassified in the Rape category;
4. Sexual abuse where no force or threat of force can be determined;
5. Fellatio (oral intercourse, either female to male or male to male). If force or a
weapon is used in the commission of this act, it is classified in the Rape
category;
6. Cunnilingus (oral intercourse, either male to female or female to female). If force
or a weapon is used in the commission of this act, it is classified in the Rape
category;
7. Statutory Rape - Do not count statutory rape as described in Florida Statute
943.04354(2)(c) in this category. Statutory Rape is defined as the carnal
knowledge of a female by a male where no force is used, and where the female
victim is under the legal age of consent. It includes carnal relations by a person
over 18 with a person under 18. Statutory Rape also includes cases where the
victim was 13 years of age or older and the offender was no more than 4 years
olderthan the victim (Florida’s “Romeo and Juliet” law).
Note: When a law enforcement officer is the victim of a Rape, a LEOKAReport Supplement
is required.
Sodomy (As of January 1, 2013, offenses of Sodomy arereported as RAPE.)
Fondling/Indecent Liberties/Child Molesting
This is defined as the touching of the private body parts of another person, using either an
object or human contact to commit the act, for the purpose of sexual gratification, forcibly
and/or against that person's will, or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is
incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or
permanent mental incapacity. This includes incident where the victim is forced to touch the
private body parts of the offender.
Private body parts are considered to be, whether clothed or unclothed, the breasts, buttocks,
genital area, groin, and inner thighs.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement classified as Fondling:
1. A man approaches a woman from behind in a store. Reaching around her body, he
grabs both of her breasts without her consent. The woman freed herself from the
man’s grasp and called for store security. The man was not found.
2. A female college student, intoxicated after drinking for several hours at a local bar,
asked a female friend to give her a ride home. On the way, she fell asleep. She
awoke to find her friend rubbing her groin area. She immediately told her friend to
stop and let her out of the car. The next day she reported the incident to the police.
3. A worker at a daycare center was observed by other staff members touching the
buttock and groin area of several children. The worker later admitted to police
officers that she had told the 3- and 4-year-old children they would get into trouble if
they did not allow her to touch them.
Note: When a law enforcement officer is the victim of Fondling, a LEOKA Report
Supplement is required.
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Robbery
This is defined as the taking or attempting to take anything of value under confrontational
circumstances from the control, custody, or care of another person by force, threat of force,
violence,and/or by putting the property custodian in fear.
General Rule
Robbery differs from Larceny in that it is aggravated by the element of force or threat of
force to the custodian of the property. The custodian, who is the owner or person having
custody of the property, is directly confronted by the perpetrator and is threatened with
force or fears that force will be used.
Classification Categories
Highway: In this category, count all robberies that occur outside in areas
that would be visible to patrol units. This would include streets,
alleys, sidewalks, parking lots, picnic areas, parks, front yards of
homes, etc.
Other Commercial: In this category, count all robberies occurring in commercial
establishments other than gas/service stations, convenience
stores, or banks.
Gas/Service Station: In this category, count all robberies that occur inside retail
businesses selling gasoline and oil, and those that may sell tires,
batteries, lubricants, etc., where the customer can drive in for
service.
Convenience Store: In this category, count all robberies that occur inside
grocery/miscellaneous type businesses that are commonly
referred to as convenience stores. That is, ones that are usually
open after regular business hours for the convenience of the
public. These include chains such as 7-11® Stores, Circle K®
Stores, Lil’ General®, Minute Market®, etc., or may be a
privately owned store with a similar operating policy. These may
sell gasoline as a secondary function.
Residence: In this category, count all robberies that occur inside homes,
apartments, and other dwelling places. If the robbery occurs
outside the building, it should be reported under the Highway
location.
Bank: In this category, count all robberies that occur inside banks,
savings and loans, loan agencies, and agencies representing
and providing the same services in commercial establishments
or grocery stores.
Miscellaneous: In this category, count all robberies that occur in locations not
included in the above classification categories. Examples are
offices, governmental agencies, schools, etc.
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Special Instructions
If the robber threatens to use a named weapon that is not seen by the victim, the
Robbery is reported and the named weapon is noted in the “Weapon Type” field.
Attempted Robbery is reported in the appropriate Robbery category with no property
value reflected.
If a Robbery occurs at an ATM machine, the offense should be classified by the physical
location of the ATM machine. For example, if the ATM machine is located on the inside of
a convenience store, it isreported as a Convenience Store Robbery.If it is located on the
outside of a convenience store, it is reported as a Highway Robbery.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement classified as Robbery:
1. A man came to a victim’s door and asked to use the phone. After being admitted
to the residence, he pulled out a gun and demanded money. He took the victim’s
money and fled.
2. A lone male with a gun appeared in a tavern and ordered ten patrons and the
owner to hand over their cash and jewelry.
3. Four individuals planned to rob a local supermarket. One individual from the
group informed the police. On the appointed day, the four walked in the front
door of the market armed with handguns. They were all arrested. The informant
was released for cooperating.
4. A person with a shotgun entered a rural grocery store and ordered the clerk to
hand over the cash.
5. A lone male approached a car stopped at a traffic light. The male brandished a
knife and ordered the driver of the car to get out of the vehicle. She complied,
and the male then jumped into the car and drove away, leaving the car owner
frightened but unhurt.
6. A man was walking down the street when an assailant grabbed him and held a
broken bottle to his throat. While the assailant was attempting to remove the
victim’s wallet from his pocket, the police arrived and arrested the assailant.
7. Two men accosted a third, an acquaintance, in an alley near a bar. They
severely beat him with a club and took his wallet containing several hundred
dollars.
8. A woman robbed a jewelry store by threatening to detonate a bomb.
9. While a motorist was stopped at an intersection, a man armed with a canister of
Mace® forcibly removed her from her convertible. The man got into the vehicle
and drove away.
10. A thief shoved a woman to the ground and took her purse.
11. A juvenile was observed by a store security guard concealing compact discs
under his shirt. When he was confronted, the youth punched the security guard
and fled the store, leaving the compact discs behind.
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Aggravated Assault
This is defined as an unlawful attack by one person upon another where either the offender
displays a weapon or the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving
apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of
consciousness.
General Rule
All Aggravated Assaults and attempted murders are classified in this category. Do not
include assaults with intent to rob or rape. Attempts to commit these crimes should be
reported in the categories of Robberyor Rape.
An assault, or threat of an assault, with any weapon or item used as a weapon (other
than hands, fists, feet, teeth, etc.) that could cause great bodily injury, should be
classified as an Aggravated Assault. This includes weapons such as Mace®, pepper
spray, conducted electrical weapons (e.g., Tasers® and stun guns), and BB/pellet guns.
It is not necessary that injury be inflicted. Intentionally forcing a vehicle off the road
should be classified as an Aggravated Assault.
When personal weapons (hands, fists, feet, teeth, etc.) are used, the victim must be
seriously injured in order to classify the offense as an aggravated assault. Serious injury
usually involves injury so severe that it results in disablement or disfigurement.
Examples of serious injury include broken bones, loss of teeth, lacerations so severe that
stitches are needed, internal injuries, injuries resulting in paralysis or the deprivation of
the use of a limb/body part, loss of consciousness, etc. This is the type of offense that is
ordinarily tried in a felony court.
Special Instructions
Note: When a law enforcement officer is the victim of an Aggravated Assault, a LEOKA
Report Supplement is required.
Facts to Consider – In most instances, the initial facts are sufficient to clearly establish
the proper classification of an assault. Careful consideration of the following factors shall
clarify the classification of an Aggravated Assault:
1. The type of weapon used or the use of an ordinary object as a weapon;
2. The seriousness of the injury;
3. The intent of the assailant to cause serious injury. (This iscarefully considered in
classifying acts by young children.)
When a non-lethal object is used as a weapon, consider the manner in which the item is
usually used and its ability to cause harm. For example, under normal circumstances a
pillow is not considered a weapon that can cause great bodily injury. However, a pillow
canbe used to smother someone.
There should be no reports of attempted assault. This is because an assault exists when
there is the threat and the ready ability to carry out the threat. To classify an assault with
a firearm, it is only necessary that the ability to injure with a firearm be present. Verbal
threats with no weapon involved are not reported except in the Domestic Violence
Section under the category of Intimidation if the victim to offender relationship indicates
that the offense isdomestically related.
Aggravated vs. Simple Assault – When personal weapons (hands, fist, feet, teeth, etc.)
are used in the commission of an assault, and the victim suffers serious injury, it is
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categorized as an Aggravated Assault. Serious injury usually involves injury so severe
that it results in disablement or disfigurement. Examples of serious injury include broken
bones, loss of teeth, lacerations so severe that stitches are needed, internal injuries,
injuries resulting in paralysis or the deprivation of the use of a limb/body part, loss of
consciousness, etc. Assaults where the offender knows he/she has an infectious disease
and intentionally attempts to infect the victim (by biting, spitting, etc.) are counted as
Aggravated Assaults. Those assaults involving personal weapons in which the victim
suffers minor injuries or no injuries are categorized as Simple Assault. An assault with
personal weapons involving a pregnant woman is not reported as an Aggravated Assault
unless she is seriously injured or the fetus is lost as a result of the assault.
Any time property is stolen during an assault, the offense is classified as Robbery. The
UCR Program does not accept stolen property entries reported with assault offenses.
Any assault with the use of a weapon other than hands, fists, feet, or teeth, whether or
not itresults in an injury, isclassified as an Aggravated Assault.
Incidents in which bombs are found or those in which bombs are sent through the mail
are classified as Aggravated Assaults. The fact that the bomb did not explode does not
change the classification. In cases where there are intended victims, count the number
of intended victims. If the bomb explodes, each person present is counted as a victim. If
a telephone threat of a bomb is made, determine from the case report if the bomb was
found before classifying the incident as an Aggravated Assault. If the bomb was never
found,classify this type of incident as Threat/Intimidation.
Note: Threat/Intimidation is only reported when the offense is domesticallyrelated.
Firing a weapon into an unoccupied building is considered Malicious Mischief or
Vandalism and is not reported as an Aggravated Assault. If the building is occupied, the
classification is Aggravated Assault, and each person in the building is counted as a
victim.
Careful consideration is given to offenses where an object is thrown into an occupied
dwelling. When looking at these types of incidents, look at the intent of the suspect and
the ability of the projectile to cause injury.
Incidents involving children fighting with rocks, sticks, etc., are carefully evaluated before
classifying them as assaults with dangerous weapons. Consider the child’s ability to
intentionallyinflict serious injury.
Before an incident involving threats is classified as an assault, there must be the ready
ability to carry out the threats that were made. Therefore, telephone threats should not
be classified as assaults and should not be reported, except in the Domestic Violence
Section under the category of Threat/Intimidation, if the victim to offender relationship
indicates that the offense is domestically related.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement classified as Aggravated
Assault:
1. A man had an argument with his girlfriend. She left and later returned with a gun and
shot the man, attempting to kill him. He recovered from his gunshot wound.
2. While an officer was attempting to serve a warrant, the individual ran from her. The
subject turned and fired on the officer, wounding her. LEOKA forms are also
submitted with this incident.
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3. During a dice game, a heated argument erupted and one man stabbed another with
a hypodermic needle.
4. During an argument, a man cut a woman with a razor.
5. At the scene of a riot, three police officers were attacked by 20 rioters who were
armed with clubs and rocks. The police officers sustained injuries that caused them
to be hospitalized. LEOKA forms are also submitted with this incident.
6. During an argument, a man picked up a tire iron and hit his neighbors, a man and his
wife. The man suffered a minor bruise, but the wife had a concussion from a blow to
the head.
7. During a physical altercation between two patrons at a local tavern, one of the men
displayed a vial filled with a biological contaminant in a threatening manner. The
police arrived at the tavern and arrested the individual.
8. The police responded to a fight-in-progress call. They found the offender beating a
victim about the face and head with a shoe. The victim suffered a cut that required
several stitches.
9. A man came home drunk. During an argument with his wife, he slapped her with an
open hand and broke her jaw.
10. During an argument over a parking space, one man pushed another to the ground.
The man on the ground suffered an abrasion anda broken wrist.
11. While traveling on the interstate, a man intentionally side-swiped another vehicle and
forced it off the highway.
Aggravated Stalking
This is defined as an unlawful attack, by one person upon another, after willfully and
maliciously or repeatedly stalking that person; an assault where either the offender displays a
weapon, or the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent
broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of
consciousness. This offense is an Aggravated Assault with the added element of stalking.
Special Instructions
In order to classify an assault in this category, the element of stalking must take place
priorto the assault.
Aggravated Stalking differs from a simple stalking in that a weapon is used in the assault
or, if personal weapons (hands, fists, feet, teeth, etc.) are used, the injury to the victim is
considered to be severe.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement classified as Aggravated
Stalking:
1. A man follows his former girlfriend for a week, harassing her in the parking lot of
her employer and the grocery store. During one of the confrontations, he points
a handgun in her face and demands that she take him back.
2. A woman has been following her ex-husband and his current wife for several
months. During that time, he has noted numerous encounters at random
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locations all over town. During the latest confrontation in his driveway, she
blocked his car with hers as he was trying leave for work. While they were
arguing, she tried to quickly leave and struck him with the front of her car. He
was knocked to the ground suffering a broken arm and concussion.
Burglary
This is the unlawful entry into a building or otherstructure with the intent to commit a felony or
theft.
General Rule
Report as one offense any unlawful entry or attempted forcible entry to any dwelling,
house, attached structure, public building, shop, office, factory, storehouse, apartment,
house trailer, warehouse, mill, barn, other building, ship, or railroad car. For UCR
purposes, if there is apparent unlawful entry butthe offender has not completed theact, it
isreported as a Burglary. As a general rule, any time there is uncertainty as to whyentry
was made to a structure, it should be reported as a Burglary for UCR purposes. A
structure for UCR purposes is defined as a building having four walls, a roof, and is
capable of being closed. The unlawful entry of a tent, camping trailer, mobile home on a
sales lot, etc., is classified as a Larceny. This would also apply with a house under
construction that is not capable of being closed.
When determining if a theft from a hotel room should be reported as a Burglary or a
Larceny, the investigating officer’s findings are an important part of correctly classifying
this offense. If the officer believes a hotel employee who had legal access to the room
was involved, it is classified as a Larceny. If a hotel employee does not appear to be
involved, it isclassified as a Burglary. If the actions or intent of the offender are unknown,
it isreported as a Burglary.
Force Categories
Forcible Entry – Include all Burglaries where force of any kind is used to unlawfully
enter a locked structure, as defined in the general rule, with intent to
steal or commit a felony. This includes entry by use of a master key,
celluloid, or other device that leaves no outward mark but is used to
open a lock. Concealment inside a building followed by the breaking
out of the structure iscounted in this column.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement classified as Burglary–
Forcible Entry:
1. A liquor store was broken into on a holiday when the store was closed. The next
day, the manager found alcoholic beverages and money were missing and called
the police.
2. A burglar used a key to enter four units in a condominium complex and stole
numerous articles from each residence.
3. A man hid in a theater. After it closed, he stole money from the cash register and
left the premises during the night.
Unlawful Entry – Includeall Burglaries in which no force is used but unlawful entry into a
structure to steal or commit a felony has occurred. This includes
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incidents where the offender made access through an unlocked door
or where no evidence of forcible entry was discovered.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement classified as Burglary–
Unlawful Entry:
1. While a woman was in the backyard hanging clothes, a 14-year-old boy entered
her house through the unlocked front door and took her purse. When the woman
realized her purse was missing, she called the police.
2. A woman posing as a maintenance employee entered an unlocked office and
stole a wallet from a cabinet.
3. During the night, someone stole a $24,000 car out of an unlocked, but closed,
private garage. Two days later, police found the car abandoned in a nearby
town.
Attempted Forcible Entry – Include all offenses for which the investigation determines
that forcible entry into a structure has been attempted, but
not completed. Any time force of a physical nature has been
used in order to gain entrance to a premises, the attempted
burglary should be reported and the number of premises in
which forcible entry was attempted should be counted.
The following scenario illustrates an incident known to law enforcement classified as Burglary–
Attempted Forcible Entry:
1. Police investigation verified an attempted break-in at the local bank. There were
no suspects in the incident.
Location Categories
Residence – A dwelling used as a home, including an apartment, condominium, or a
house. If the dwelling is unoccupied, it is still considered a dwelling.
Non-Residence – A place used for other than dwelling purposes; for example, an office,
warehouse, industrial building, store, etc.
Time of Day
Day – Include all Burglaries that occur approximately one-half hour before sunrise to
one-half hour after sunset.
Night – Include all Burglaries that occur approximately one-half hour after sunset to one-
half hour before sunrise.
Unknown – Include all Burglaries for which it is not known whether the offense took
place during the night or day.
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Note: The sum of the number of offenses reflected in Forcible Entry, Unlawful Entry, and
Attempted must equal the sum of the number of offenses reflected in Residence and
Non-Residence.
The total number of clearances byarrest and exceptionmust equal the total number
of clearances for adultsand juveniles.
UCR Input System - Offense
Forcible Entry = 20 Arrest = 17
Unlawful Entry = 25 Exceptional = 2
Attempted = 15 TOTAL = 19
TOTAL = 60
Residence = 35 Adult = 18
Non-Residence = 25 Juvenile = 1
TOTAL = 60 TOTAL = 19
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Note: The sum of the number of offenses reflected in Forcible Entry, Unlawful Entry, and
Attempted must equal the sum of the number of offenses reflected in Residence and
Non-Residence.
The total number of clearances by arrest and exception must equal the total number
of clearances for adults and juveniles.
UCR Input System –Offense
Residence = 35 Arrest = 15 Adult = 15
Night = 5 Exceptional = 1 Juvenile = 1
Day = 10 TOTAL = 16 TOTAL = 16
Unknown = 20
TOTAL = 35
Non-Residence = 25 Arrest=2 Adult = 3
Night = 8 Exceptional= 1 Juvenile = 0
Day = 15 TOTAL = 3 TOTAL = 3
Unknown = 2
TOTAL = 25
Note: The above guidelines also apply to the total clearances and total value property
stolen columns.
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Special Instructions
Any house trailer or other mobile unit that is permanently fixed as an office, residence, or
storehouse is considered a structure. Tents, tent trailers, motor homes, house trailers,
trailer portion of a tractor-trailer, or other mobile units used for recreational, storage, or
other purposes are not considered structures.
Hotel/Motel Rule
Burglaries of hotels/motels and other places where temporary lodging is the main
purposearecounted according to the “hotel/motel rule.” This rule dictates that if multiple
dwelling units are burglarized, the Burglary is reported as one offense, regardless of the
number of individual rentals burglarized or victims involved.
If the individual living areas are rented for a period of time which preclude a temporary
lodging status, the Burglaries arecounted by the number of premises entered. Examples
of the latter would include apartments, offices in a business building, etc.
Burglary vs. Larceny
Regardless of whether the structure is attached to a house or is a separate building,
any structure must have four walls, a roof, and be capable of being closed to be
classified as a Burglary. Some examples are:
Porches – Porches that have a minimal amount of screen and meet the
qualifications for a structure arereported as a Burglary.
Carports – Any thefts from a carport arereported as a Larceny.
Pool Enclosures – Pool enclosures that are made up of a majority of screen are
counted as a Larceny. As with porches, if the walls are
solid, have a minimal amount of screening, and a roof
overhead, this isconsidered a Burglary.
For UCR purposes, breaking into a vehicle is not recorded as a Burglary to a structure
(breaking and entering). Such an offense is coded as Larceny.
Florida law states that breaking into a telephone booth coin box and certain other coin
operated devices are Burglary (breaking and entering). For UCR purposes, this is
classified as Larceny.
Each office, apartment, condominium, warehouse, etc., that is capable of being enclosed
separately and is rented, owned, or leased by separate individuals is considered an
individual premises. A separate Burglary iscounted for each premises.
Vandalism – The unlawful entry of a structure followed by vandalism which results in
more than $1,000 worth of damage is classified as a Burglary
(breaking and entering) for UCR purposes. This is done because over
$1,000 worth of damage constitutes a felony in Florida. Where it is
evident that the intent of an unlawful entry was to commit vandalism
and no damage occurs or the amount of damage is under $1,000, do
not report the offense.
Burglary to a boat – This is coded as a Burglary only when the vessel has a full size
entryway with door and frame capable of being closed.
However, if there is only a hatch capable of being locked, it is
considered a Larceny for the UCR Program.
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Burglary to a mailbox – There areno incidents reported of burglary to a mailbox. For
UCR purposes, this is classified as Larceny.
Burglary to a conveyance – There are no reports of burglary to a conveyance (motor
vehicle). These are not Burglaries and should be
reported as Larceny – Theft from Motor Vehicle.
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Larceny / Theft Offenses
This is the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession,
or constructive possession, of another person.
General Rule
All Larcenies and Thefts (committed and attempted) resulting from the following are
counted by one of the categories listed below.
(cid:120) Pocket Picking
(cid:120) Purse Snatching
(cid:120) Shoplifting
(cid:120) Larceny from Motor Vehicles
(cid:120) Larceny of Motor Vehicle Parts
(cid:120) Larceny of Bicycles
(cid:120) Larceny from Buildings
(cid:120) Larceny fromany Coin Operated Machines
(cid:120) "All Other" type Larcenies
Not reportable as a Larceny:
(cid:120) Embezzlement
(cid:120) Fraudulent conversion of entrusted property
(cid:120) Conversion of goods lawfully possessed by bailees, lodgers, or finders of lost
property
(cid:120) Obtaining money or property by false pretenses
(cid:120) Larceny by check
(cid:120) Larceny after trust
(cid:120) Theft ofrental property
(cid:120) Larceny by bailee
Note: If an arrest is made on these offenses, please report in theappropriate arrest
category. Reference arrest reporting on beginning on page 85of this manual.
Type of Larceny Category
Pocket Picking
The theft of articles from another person’s physical possession by stealth, where the
victim usually does not become immediately aware of the theft.
Note: If victim is manhandled or force beyond simple jostling is used to overcome
the resistance of the victim, the offense is classified as a Robbery.
The following scenario illustrates an incident known to law enforcement that reporting agencies
classify as PocketPicking:
1. While standing in a crowd watching a parade, a man was jostled by someone
who stole his walletcontaining over $200.
Purse Snatching
The grabbing or snatching of a purse, handbag, etc., from the physical possession of
another person.
Note: If more force is used than is actually necessary to snatch the purse from
the grasp of the person, thenclassify the offense as a Robbery.
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The following scenarios illustrate an incident known to law enforcement that reporting agencies
classify as PurseSnatching:
1. A woman is walking to her car in the grocery store parking lot. A man ran up
from behind her, grabbed her purse hanging from her shoulder, and ran
behind an adjacent building.
2. A college student just leaving a coffee shop was walking down a busy
sidewalk. A man grabbed his book bag containing his laptop and several
books, and ran off disappearing in the crowd.
Shoplifting
The theft of goods or merchandise exposed for sale by someone other than the
victim’s employee. If force is used during the shoplifting, it should be reported as a
Robbery.
Note: This violation assumes that the offender had legal access to the premises
and thus no trespass or unlawful entry was involved. If the item(s) taken
requires an employee to get them for the customer (i.e. behind the counter,
in a display case, etc.) then the incident becomes a Fraud.
The following scenario illustrates an incident known to law enforcement that reporting agencies
classify as Shoplifting:
1. Two persons entered a hardware store together. While one engaged the
clerk in a discussion in the back of the store, the other stole a power saw
valued at $125.
FromMotor Vehicle (except Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories)
The theft of articles from a motor vehicle regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked. This would also include any item taken from the bed of a pickup truck
that is not attached to the truck.
Note: Do not include thefts of items that are automobile parts/accessories in this
category.
Florida Statutes may interpret thefts from motor vehicles as Burglaries. For Uniform
Crime Reports, these thefts areclassified as Larcenies.
The following scenario illustrates an incident known to law enforcement that reporting agencies
classify as Theft from Motor Vehicle:
1. A tractor trailer parked in the company parking lot was broken into, and 20
cases of canned food were taken.
Note: In Larceny situations where both motor vehicle parts and accessories and
articles from the motor vehicle are stolen, agencies report the offense
resulting in the greatest value of property loss.
Note: If a theft from a motor vehicle occurs in conjunction with a motor vehicle
theft, reporting agencies classify the incident as a Motor Vehicle Theft.
Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories
The theft of any part or accessory attached to the interior or exterior of a motor
vehicle in a manner which would make the part an attachment to the vehicle or
necessary for the operation of the vehicle, regardless of where the vehicle is parked.
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This category would include theft of keys, motors, transmissions, air bags, radios,
heaters, hubcaps, wheel covers, manufacturer’s emblems, license plates, radio
antennas, side-view mirrors, gasoline, radio/CD/tape receivers, CB radios, etc. This
would also include any item taken from the bed of a pickup truck that is attached to
the truck.
Note: When both a Larceny – Theft from Motor Vehicle and Larceny – Theft of
Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories occur in the same incident, choose
the offense having the greatest value of property stolen and include the
total value of property stolen.
The following scenario illustrates an incident known to law enforcement that reporting agencies
classify as Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories:
1. A thief broke into a locked car and was attempting to remove an expensive
compact disc player when the owner of the car returned.
Bicycles
The unlawful taking of any bicycle, tandem bicycle, etc., as long as it is not
motorized.
FromaBuilding
The theft from within a building which is either open to the general public or where
the offender has legal access.
Note: Theft from buildings includes thefts from places such as churches,
restaurants, schools, public buildings, residences where the offender has
legal access, etc., during the hours when such facilities are open to the
public.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement that reporting agencies
classify as Theft fromBuilding:
1. A construction contractor at a school steals several computers during his
shift.
2. A woman steals three books from a public library during its normal hours of
operation.
Coin Operated Machine or Device
The theft from a machine or device which is operated or activated by the use of a
coin or token.
Note: Examples of such machines include candy, cigarette, and food vending
machines; telephone coin boxes; parking meters; or washers and dryers
located in Laundromats where no breaking or illegal entry of a building is
involved.
All Other Larceny
All thefts which do not fit any of the definitions of the specific types of Larceny listed
above.
Note: This category includes theft from fenced enclosures, airplanes, etc. Thefts
of animals, farm construction equipment, etc., are also included in this
category where there is no breaking and entering of a structure involved.
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The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement classified as All Other
Larceny:
1. A local airport reported the theft of a single-engine airplane by a mechanic
who did not have permission to take the plane.
2. Two 12-year-old boys boarded a rowboat at dockside and stole a fishing rod
and reel.
3. A driver pumped$65.00 worth of gasoline into his car and left without paying.
The gas pump was already active and did not require interaction with the
cashier/attendant.
Note: Anytime force or threat of force is used during a Larceny, it should be reported as a
Robbery.
Properties Stolen Category
The following property stolen categories areused in reporting Larcenies to UCR.
$200 & Over: Count all Larcenies with a total value stolen amount equal to or
greater than $200.
$50 - $200: Count all Larcenies with a total value stolen amount equal to or
greater than $50 but less than $200.
Under $50: Count all Larcenies with a total value stolen amount less than $50.
Include Attempted Larceny in this category.
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Note: The sum of the number of Larcenies reflected in Pocket Picking, Purse Snatching,
Shoplifting, From Motor Vehicle, Motor Vehicle Parts, Bicycles, From Building, From
Coin Operated Device, and All Other should equal the sum of the number of Larcenies
reflected in $200 & Over, $50 - $200 and Under $50.
The sum of the Total Value Property Stolen reflected in Pocket Picking, Purse
Snatching, Shoplifting, From Motor Vehicle, Motor Vehicle Parts, Bicycles, From
Building, From Coin Operated Device, and AllOther should equal the sum of the Total
Value Property Stolen reflected in $200 & Over, $50 - $200 and Under $50.
Total clearances (Arrests plus Exception) must equal Total Offenders (Adult plus
Juvenile) for each of the Larceny categories.
UCR Input System – Offense
Pocket Picking = 5 Pocket Picking Total Property Value Stolen = 345
Purse Snatching = 3 Purse Snatching Total Property Value Stolen = 1035
Shoplifting = 10 Shoplifting Total Property Value Stolen = 1620
From Motor Vehicle = 1 From Motor Vehicle Total Property Value Stolen = 900
Motor Vehicle Parts = 4 Motor Vehicle Parts Total Property Value Stolen = 990
Bicycles = 1 Bicycles Total Property Value Stolen = 300
From Building = 5 From Building Total Property Value Stolen = 420
From Coin Oper. Dev. = 2 From Coin Oper. Dev. Total Property Value Stolen = 185
All Other = 15 All Other Total Property Value Stolen = 2205
TOTAL = 46 TOTAL = 8000
$200 & Over = 6 $200 & Over TotalProperty Value Stolen = 5400
$50-$200 = 20 $50-$200 Total Property Value Stolen = 2100
Under $50 = 20 Under $50 Total Property Value Stolen = 500
TOTAL = 46 TOTAL = 8000
NOTE: The above guidelines also apply to the Total Clearances and Total Value Property
Stolen columns.
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Special Instructions
In cases where there are multiple Larcenies in the same vicinity and they can be linked
together by the methods used, time, the offender, and/or physical evidence, the offenses
are reported as one incident. Include property stolen from each offense as the Total
Property for the incident. Time and Space are the keys to reporting these offenses as
one incident. The investigation must show that the suspect went from one offense to the
next, throughout the immediate area. If that occurred, these offenses can be viewed as
one incident. The hierarchy allows the reporting of just the highest offense, which is one
Larceny. Example: The suspect broke into six (6) vehicles right next to each other in the
hospital employee parking lot between 0800-0830, using acrow bar to break a window in
each vehicle to gain entry.
Attempted larcenies are reported under the appropriate Larceny category with no
property value reflected.
If the victim of a Pocket Picking is manhandled, or force beyond simple jostling is used to
overcome the resistance of the victim, the offense becomes a Robbery.
If more force is used than is necessary to snatch a purse from the grasp of the victim,
then Robbery should be reported.
Thefts from motor vehicles are classified as Larceny based on the UCR definition, not
Burglary as specified by Florida law.
Thefts from coin/token operated devices are classified as Larceny based on the UCR
definition, not Burglary as specified by Florida law.
Note: An exception to the hierarchy is when a Larceny occurs in conjunction with a Motor
Vehicle Theft offense. These are classified as Motor Vehicle Theft. The exception
to this rule applies when the Larceny is of such a magnitude that it is clearly
evident that the Larceny was the main purpose of the offense and that the Motor
Vehicle Theft was an afterthought.
Example: An armored truck is stolen while parked in front of a retail department store.
This incident should be classified as a Larceny because the evidence will
probably indicate that the motivation was the theft of the money inside the truck
rather than the truck itself.
Thefts of lost, rented, or lawfully borrowed property are not classified as Larceny. These
incidents are considered to be Frauds and are not reportable offenses. If an arrest is
made on these offenses please report in the appropriate arrest category. (Reference
arrest reportingbeginning on page 85.)
Thefts of motor vehicle tags are reported as a Larceny of Motor Vehicle
Parts/Accessories. A tag taken from a trailer is classified as Larceny (All Other). The
value islisted as the amount of money it takes the victim to replace the tag.
Gas drive-offs can be classified as either Larceny or Fraud depending on the
circumstances:
Fraud – A gas drive-off isclassifiedas Fraud when an interaction occurs between
the vendor and buyer. Please note that the simple act of turning on the
pump does not necessarily establish an interaction between the buyer
and vendor. An interaction is established when the vendor assists the
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buyer in pumping the gas or the vendor makes visual contact (implying
an interaction is taking place) with the buyer before turning on the pump
so that he or she can give a physical description of the buyer and/or the
vehicle if needed.
Larceny – A gas drive-off should be classed as Larceny (All Other) when the buyer
drives up, pumps gas, and leaves without any interaction with the
vendor. Class as Larceny cases where the buyer drives up, lifts the
nozzle and the buzzer goes off notifying the vendor to turn on the pump;
the vendor does so without establishing an interaction (visual contact)
with the buyer so that he or she could provide a physical description of
the buyer and/or the vehicle if needed. This is Larceny (All Other), not
larceny (shoplifting) based on the fact the product is not generally out in
the openor exposed for sale.
Theft of utilities is reported in the Larceny (All Other) category. This includes any service
in which the customer must request that service, whether it is cable, electricity, water, etc.
To be reported in this category, the investigation must determine that no Fraud has
occurred.
(cid:120) If the individual does not have legal access to the utility, the offense is
considered a Larceny/Theft. The property value is set at what it would cost the
offender had they gained access through legal means. In situations where the
customer would be charged based on the amount of the utility they used, an
estimate must be given for the amount and length of time the offender illegally
received the utility.
(cid:120) If an individual has legal access to the service and illegally receives more than
they contracted for without additional payment or costs, or they provide service to
others without payment, the offense isconsidered a Fraud.
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Motor Vehicle Theft
This is defined as theft of a motor vehiclethat runs on land and carries people or cargo.
General Rule
The theft of a motor vehicle (attempted or committed) is reported in this category,
including when taken without lawful access to the vehicle (i.e., taken by the vehicle owner
from an impound yard/facility).
Motor Vehicle Types
Automobile – A self-propelled vehicle designed for the purpose of transporting a small
number of individuals. Examples include: car, sedan, coupe, station
wagon, etc. Sport utility vehicles built on a car frame are reported in this
category.
Truck/Bus – A self-propelled vehicle designed to carry loads or passengers. Also include
those 4-wheeled vehicles paneled on the sides that may have a side or rear
door. The vehicle may be designed to carry cargo or passengers inside.
Include in this category those vans customized but on a regular chassis.
Examples include dump trucks, pickups, semi-tractor (trailer if attached), all
enclosed panel vehicles, utility vehicles, self-propelled motor homes, etc.
Sport utility vehicles (SUV) built on a truck frame are reported in this
category.
Motorcycle – Two or three wheeled framed vehicle propelled by an internal-combustion
engine. Include in this category field bikes, racing bikes, motor scooters,
mini-bikes, mopeds, etc. Bicycles and non-motorized scooters should be
reported as miscellaneous property.
Other Motor Vehicle – Any self-propelled object used for the purpose of transporting
passengers or cargo on land (not rails or water) that does not fit
in one of the above categories fall into this category. Included
here are golf carts, dune buggies, go-carts, ATVs, snowmobiles,
swamp buggies, Segways®, hoverboards, etc. Do not include
equipment that is built for the purpose of construction or farming
in the vehicle category. Construction and farming equipment
items arereported as miscellaneous property.
The theft of boats, trailers, bicycles, non-motorized scooters, motorized shopping carts,
Go-peds®, jet skis, riding lawn mowers, construction equipment, farm equipment and
airplanes should be reported in the appropriate Larceny category rather than the Motor
Vehicle Theft category.
Attempted Motor Vehicle Thefts should be included in the appropriate motor vehicle
category with no property value reflected.
Special Instructions
Joy Riding is classified as a committed Motor Vehicle Theft with the vehicle being
reflected as stolen.
When counting the number of offenses for Motor Vehicle Theft, count one offense for
eachvehicle stolen.
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When property is inside a stolen vehicle (purse, camera, etc.), include the value of the
property with the value of the vehicle and in the Property Information values under the
appropriate Property Type.
Rental cars which are not returned or which were obtained by Fraud are not reported as
Motor Vehicle Theft.
If a motor vehicle is loaned to another person for any reason (test drive, to drive to work,
run errands, etc.) and is not returned, a Fraud has occurred and should not be reported
as a Motor Vehicle Theft. This includes vehicles that are sold/traded for compensation
while on loan.
A motor vehicle stolen during a Murder, Rape, Robbery, or Burglary is not
reported/counted as a Motor Vehicle Theft; however, the value of the stolen vehicle is
included in the Property Total of the reported offense and in the Property Information
values under the appropriate Property Type.
Note: An exception to the hierarchy is when a Larceny occurs in conjunction with a Motor
Vehicle Theft offense. These are classified as Motor Vehicle Theft. The
exception to this rule would apply when the Larceny is of such a magnitude that it
is clearly evident that the Larceny was the main purpose of the offense and that
the Motor Vehicle Theft was an afterthought. Example: Stealing a Brinks® truck
full of money.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement classified as Motor Vehicle
Theft:
1. A juvenile took a sport utility vehicle from in front of the owner’s residence.
2. A man found his car several parking spaces north of where it had been parked the
previous night.
3. A woman stopped at a mailbox and left her minivan running while she got out to mail
a letter. A 14-year-old boy jumped into the vehicle and drove away.
4. A taxi (sedan) was stolen from a parking lot.
5. A self-propelled motor home was stolen from the driveway of a citizen’s residence.
6. Three 16-year-old students drove their school bus from the school’s property to a
local shopping center to buy concert tickets. They had no permission to use the bus.
7. A retreat lodge near the Everglades had numerous swamp buggies for the use of its
guests. During the night, three of these vehicles were stolen.
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Simple Assault
This is an unlawful physical attack by one person upon another where neither the offender
displays a weapon nor the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving
apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injuries, severe laceration or loss of
consciousness.
General Rule
All physical assaults not classified in the Aggravated Assault category are reported here.
This includes those assaults where no weapons, other than personal, (hands, fists, feet,
teeth, etc.) were used and which resulted in no or minor injuries. These cases are
usually tried in court as misdemeanors. If any weapon other than hands, fist, or feet is
used,it isreported as an Aggravated Assault, regardless of the level of injury.
When a law enforcement officer is the victim of a Simple Assault, a LEOKA Report
Supplement is required.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement classified as Simple
Assault:
1. Two men argued over the use of a gas pump at a busy gas station. One man
punched the other in the face several times. The second suffered a blackened left
eye and a bloody bottom lip. EMS personnel treated the victim on-site and
determined he did not require further medical attention. The offender was arrested.
2. A man came home late and slapped his wife in the face when she questioned his
whereabouts. She suffered a reddened area on her right cheek and no other signs of
injury.
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Arson
This is defined as the unlawful and intentional damage, or attempt to damage, of any real or
personal property by fire or incendiary device.
General Rule
The reporting hierarchy does not apply to Arson. Incidents of Arson are reported
regardless of whether occurring as stand-alone crimes or secondary crimes of any Part I
offense. If a Part I offense occurs in the incident, the Arson is reported in addition to the
Part I offense. For example, if a Murder and Arson occur during the same incident, the
Murder is reported as well as the Arson. All Arsons (attempted and committed) are
reported. The amount of damage that occurs during committed Arsons is mandatory;
however, a total dollar lossis not mandatory when reporting attempted Arson.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement that reporting agencies
classify as Arson:
1. As the result of fire, several condominiums were destroyed or damaged.
Investigation revealed that the arsonist ignited a fire in one condominium, and the fire
spread to several adjacent buildings, causing $400,000 total damage.
2. Someone threw a firebomb at a parked vehicle. The device missed the car and
burned harmlessly in the street.
3. The owner of an airplane willfully burned it to collect the insurance money. The fire
also damaged the plane’s hangar.
4. A 16-year-old boy, whose motive was revenge, burned the timber belonging to a local
rancher.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement that reporting agencies
classify both as Arson andthe appropriate Part I offense:
5. The police and fire investigators determined a fire was deliberately set in a single-
family home valued at $165,000. Rescue workers assisted in helping the family
escape, buta child, age 8, died at the scene from smoke inhalation.
Explanation: Law enforcement reports Arson and Murder.
6. Three individuals broke into a warehouse. While inside, they spray painted the walls.
They located the night watchman and kicked him into unconsciousness. The
watchman sustained several broken ribs. Prior to leaving, the vandals sloshed
gasoline around the premises.
Explanation: Law enforcement reports Arson and Aggravated Assault.
7. A fire was reported at a local college dormitory. Ten students were killed as a direct
result of the flames and asphyxiation. Two more students died from internal injuries
received when they attempted to jump to safety. Six people were hospitalized with
second- and third-degree burns. Final investigative reports of the incident revealed
that tennis balls soaked in alcohol had been ignited against a dormitory room door as
a prank.
Explanation: Law enforcement reports Arson and Murder.
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Intimidation
This offense is only reported in the Domestic Violence sectionif the victim to offender
relationship indicates that the offense is domesticallyrelated.
Intimidation is defined as unlawfully placing another person in fear of bodily harm through
written or verbal threats without displaying a weapon or subjecting the victim to actual
physical attack.
Special Instructions
Written or verbal assaults and threats in which the perpetrator takes no action to carry out
the threat or has no ready means to carry out the threat are classified in this category,
e.g., phone threats. This includes bomb threats that are made over the telephone, if the
bomb is not found. If the report reveals that a bomb was found, then classify as
Aggravated Assault.
The following scenarios illustrate incidents known to law enforcement that reporting agencies
classify as Intimidation:
1. A man confronted his young sister in a local shopping center parking lot about her
boyfriend. During the confrontation, he threatened to physically harm her if she didn’t
end the relationship. Fearful for her safety, she contacted law enforcement to report
the encounter.
2. A woman notified police that her live-in boyfriend said he would beat her if she did
not start cleaning the house and preparing his meals in an appropriate manner. She
indicated that his demeanor and body language made her feel fearful for her safety.
3. Ahigh school studentreceives a Snapchat message from her child’s father stating he
will physically harm her if she shows up to school the next day. The girl is fearful for
her safety and, after telling herparentsabout the message,contacts law enforcement
to report the incident.
Simple Stalking
This offense is only reported in the Domestic Violence section if the victim to offender
relationship indicates that the offense is domesticallyrelated; otherwise, it is Simple Assault.
An unlawful physical attack by one person upon another after willfully, maliciously, or
repeatedly stalking the person; an assault where neither the offender displays a weapon nor
the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken
bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injuries, severe laceration or loss of consciousness.
This offense is a Simple Assault with the added element of Stalking. In order to classify an
assault in this category the element of stalking must take place priorto the Assault.
The following scenario illustrates an incident known to law enforcement classified as Simple
Stalking:
1. A man follows his estranged wife for a week, harassing her in the parking lot of her
employer and the grocery store. During one of the confrontations, he slaps her in the
face,leaving a red mark on her left cheek.
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UCR OFFENSE FORMS
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UCROffense Forms
The UCR Offense Forms have been designed to collect the information necessary to meet the
needs of the state and federal UCR Programs. The forms collect summary data, and the total
numbers of records for each column are recorded. Instructions for the completion of the forms
are provided below. First one must log into the UCR Reporting System. Once logged in, the
following page will open. The forms are found on the leftside of the screen.
Offense Report Forms
The different UCR offense forms are accessible by using the tabs as seen in the screenshot
below.
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Offense Form
UCR Offense form on Florida's UCR Input System with additional explanation.
Offense Total Number of Clearances by Clearances by Clearances for Clearances for Total Value
Type Offense Type Description Offenses Arrests * Exception * Adults * Juveniles * Property Stolen
1 Criminal Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Forcible Rape - Committed 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Forcible Rape - Attempted 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Forcible Sodomy 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Forcible Fondling 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Robbery, Highway 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Robbery, Commercial Other 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Robbery, Gas Station 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Robbery, Convenience 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Robbery, Residence 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 Robbery, Bank 0 0 0 0 0 0
13 Robbery, Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 Aggravated Stalking 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 Simple Assault 0 0 0 0 0 0
19 Burglary, Forcible Entry 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 Burglary, Unlawful Entry 0 0 0 0 0 0
21 Burglary, Attempted 0 0 0 0 0 0
22 Burglary, Residence, Total 0 0 0 0 0 0
23 Burglary, Residence, Night 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 Burglary, Residence, Day 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 Burglary, Residence, Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0
26 Burglary, Non-Residence, Total 0 0 0 0 0 0
27 Burglary, Non-Residence, Night 0 0 0 0 0 0
28 Burglary, Non-Residence, Day 0 0 0 0 0 0
29 Burglary, Non-Residence, Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 Larceny, Pocket Picking 0 0 0 0 0 0
31 Larceny, Purse Snatching 0 0 0 0 0 0
32 Larceny, Shoplifting 0 0 0 0 0 0
33 Larceny, From Motor Vehicle 0 0 0 0 0 0
34 Larceny, Motor Vehicle Parts 0 0 0 0 0 0
35 Larceny, Bicycles 0 0 0 0 0 0
36 Larceny, From Building 0 0 0 0 0 0
37 Larceny, From Coin Operated Device 0 0 0 0 0 0
38 Larceny, All Other 0 0 0 0 0 0
39 Larceny, $200 & Over 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 Larceny, $50 - $200 0 0 0 0 0 0
41 Larceny, Under $50 0 0 0 0 0 0
42 Motor Vehicle Theft, Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0
43 Motor Vehicle Theft, Trucks & Buses 0 0 0 0 0 0
44 Motor Vehicle Theft, Motorcycles 0 0 0 0 0 0
45 Motor Vehicle Theft, Other Vehicles 0 0 0 0 0 0
Form Rules
* The Total Clearances by Adults and Juveniles must equal the Total Clearances by Arrests and Exception for each crime.
The column sum must equal the column sum for each crime type.
The column sum must equal the column sum for each crime type.
To manually enter/modify data in the offense form:
1. Selectthe row to be modified.
2. Select the specific cell(s) and enter the correct number.
3. Selecton the green check on the left of the row to save changes.
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OffenseType
Offense Type Description
Total Number ofOffenses
Clearances byArrests *
Clearances byException *
Clearances forAdults *
Clearances forJuveniles *
Total ValueProperty Stolen
1
Criminal Homicide
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Forcible Rape - Committed
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Forcible Rape - Attempted
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
Forcible Sodomy
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
Forcible Fondling
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
Robbery, Highway
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Robbery, Commercial Other
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
Robbery, Gas Station
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
Robbery, Convenience
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
Robbery, Residence
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
Robbery, Bank
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
Robbery, Miscellaneous
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
Aggravated Assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
Aggravated Stalking
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
Simple Assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
19 Burglary, Forcible Entry 0 0 0 0 0 020 Burglary, Unlawful Entry 0 0 0 0 0 021 Burglary, Attempted 0 0 0 0 0 0
22 Burglary, Residence, Total 0 0 0 0 0 0
23 Burglary, Residence, Night 0 0 0 0 0 024 Burglary, Residence, Day 0 0 0 0 0 025 Burglary, Residence, Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0
26 Burglary, Non-Residence, Total 0 0 0 0 0 0
27 Burglary, Non-Residence, Night 0 0 0 0 0 028 Burglary, Non-Residence, Day 0 0 0 0 0 029 Burglary, Non-Residence, Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 Larceny, Pocket Picking 0 0 0 0 0 031 Larceny, Purse Snatching 0 0 0 0 0 032 Larceny, Shoplifting 0 0 0 0 0 033 Larceny, From Motor Vehicle 0 0 0 0 0 034 Larceny, Motor Vehicle Parts 0 0 0 0 0 035 Larceny, Bicycles 0 0 0 0 0 036 Larceny, From Building 0 0 0 0 0 037 Larceny, From Coin Operated Device 0 0 0 0 0 038 Larceny, All Other 0 0 0 0 0 0
39 Larceny, $200 & Over 0 0 0 0 0 040 Larceny, $50 - $200 0 0 0 0 0 041 Larceny, Under $50 0 0 0 0 0 0
42
Motor Vehicle Theft, Auto
0
0
0
0
0
0
43
Motor Vehicle Theft, Trucks & Buses
0
0
0
0
0
0
44
Motor Vehicle Theft, Motorcycles
0
0
0
0
0
0
45
Motor Vehicle Theft, Other Vehicles
0
0
0
0
0
0
Form Rules
* The Total Clearances by Adults and Juveniles must equal the Total Clearances by Arrests and Exception for each crime.
The
column sum must equal the
column sum for each crime type.
The
column sum must equal the
column sum for each crime type.
Column Definitions
Offense Type Description – The first column of the form provides the offense classification
categories collected through the UCRProgram.
Total Number of Offenses – The total number of offenses that occurred for each crime category
duringthe specified reporting periodis recorded in this column.
Note: Clearances for offense categories made during the specified reporting period are
counted whether or not the offense occurred during the same reporting period.
Clearances by Arrests – For UCR purposes, an offense is "cleared by arrest" when at least one
person is (1) arrested, (2) charged with the commission of the offense, and (3) turned
over to the court for prosecution. An arrestee may be turned over to the court following
an arrest or via a court summons served by a deputy. Arrest of a principal, aider, abettor,
or conspirator permits a clearance by arrest even if charged with a lesser offense. If a
juvenile is arrested, report it as a clearance by arrest.
Clearances by Exception – A clearance by exception occurs when an arrest cannot be claimed
because there is some reason beyond law enforcement control that prevents the arrest
from occurring.
Note: All four of the following questions must be answered with a yes in order for the
case to be cleared by exception:
1. Has the investigation definitely established theidentity of the offender?
2. Is there enough information to support an arrest, charge, and prosecution of the
offender?
3. Is the exact location of the offender known so that he/she may be taken into custody
now? (This means his/her exact physical location must be known, not just the
address where he/sheresides.)
4. Is there some reason beyond law enforcement control that prevents an arrest,
charge,and prosecution ofthe offender?
Note: Answering “NO” to any one of the questions above prevents the case from being
clearedby exception.
Generally, an offense can be cleared exceptionally for the following reasons.
Note: Once YES answers have been obtained to the four questions provided above, the
following situationsare reasons to exceptionally clear a case.
(cid:120) Death of the Offender – When the perpetrator of the offense dies during the
commission of the offense or prior to his/her arrest.
(cid:120) Extradition Declined – When an agency is notified that a person that they have a
current warrant on has been arrested by another agency and extradition is
declined by either agency.
(cid:120) Victim/Witness Refuse to Cooperate – When an agency has successfully
answered yes to the four prerequisite questions and the victim’s refusal to
cooperate is the only reason an arrest and/or prosecution did not occur. Failure to
locate a witness is not the same as witness refusal to cooperate. The victim’s
refusal to cooperate does not causethe caseto be unfounded.
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(cid:120) Juvenile/No Custody – When a juvenile is identified as a perpetrator and an
agency either handles the matter in-house or through an appropriate agency and
no prosecution is required. If the juvenile is actually arrested, report it as a
clearance by arrest.
(cid:120) Arrest on Primary Offense, Secondary Offense without Prosecution – When an
arrest was made and the subject has committed several offenses that can be
cleared, but the SAOor agency decides not to prosecute on some of the cases. A
clearance by arrest can be claimed for all the offenses for which the subject is
prosecuted.
(cid:120) Prosecution Declined – When the agency has identified the offender and has
sufficient probable causeto arrestthe individual, but prosecution is not pursued by
the SAO. An Exceptional Clearance may NOT be claimed if the reason the SAO
declined prosecution was due to a lack of evidence.
(cid:120) Civil Citation – When a law enforcement officer issues an offender a civil citation
for an offense, that offense shall be exceptionally cleared.
The following circumstances do NOTmeet the criteria of an exceptional clearance:
(cid:120) Turning a case over to the SAO for prosecution. Notification from the SAO
providing reason(s) for lack of prosecution will help determine if the case can be
cleared exceptionally. The case cannot be cleared exceptionally if the reason is
lack of evidence or not enough information to support an arrest or prosecution.
(cid:120) The issuance of a warrant. The warrant must be served. Once the warrant has
been served in person, a clearance by arrest can be claimed.
(cid:120) The recovery of property/vehicle. Arresting an individual who is in possession of
stolen property or a stolen vehicle from a pending crime may or may not clear the
case. If the individual is charged with theft of the property or vehicle, then the
case may be cleared by arrest. However, if the individual is charged with
possession of stolen property and cannot be linked to the actual theft, then the
case cannot be cleared by arrest or exception.
(cid:120) The administrative closing of a case or the “clearing” of a case by agency
departmental policy. An agency may have in-house policies that permit cases to
be closed at the agency level for the following reasons: statute of limitation, no
investigative leads, or follow-up resources.
Note: Closing cases based on an agency’s internal policies does not necessarily
permit a clearance by UCR standards. The guidelines for clearing cases by
arrest and exception must be applied when clearing cases in accordance
with UCR procedures.
Note: The issuance of a warrant or referring a case to the SAO does not meet the
criteria of an exceptional clearance. Once a warrant has been served in
person, a clearance by arrest can be claimed. If a case is referred to the
SAO, an exceptional clearance can only be claimed if the agencyis advised
that the victim or witness refused to cooperate; the SAO declines
prosecution for reasons other than lack of evidence or not enough
information to support an arrest or prosecution; or the SAO advises the
defendant will be prosecuted on another violation with the secondary
offense dropped.
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(cid:120) If the SAO declines prosecution due to lack of information, then this casemay
not be cleared by exception. This is because the agency has not fulfilled the
proper qualifications for an exceptional clearance.
(cid:120) If the SAO declines prosecution due to a low likelihood of conviction, then the
case may be cleared by exception. This is because the agency fulfilled the
proper qualifications for an exceptional clearance, and for reasons beyond law
enforcement control, the SAO's decision was not to prosecute.
Clearances for Adults – In this column, record the total number of offenses cleared during the
specified reporting period with either the arrest or exceptional
clearance of an adult. For UCR reporting purposes, an adult is
anyone 18 years of age or older.
Clearances for Juveniles – In this column, record the total number of offenses cleared during the
specified reporting period with either an arrest or exceptional
clearance of a juvenile. For UCR reporting purposes, a juvenile is
anyone 17 years of age or younger.
The sum of the Arrest and Exceptional clearances must equal the sum of the Adult and Juvenile
Offenders.
Total Value Property Stolen – The total value of all property stolen during the commission of the
reported offense category is recorded in this field. Round to the nearest dollar amount,
the UCR Program does not accept cents. (Example: $120.52 should be rounded to 121;
$45.33 should be rounded to 45.) Entry must consist of whole numbers only; no dollar
signs, commas, or decimal points.
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Domestic Violence Form
The UCR Program collects data regarding Domestic Violence offenses in accordance with Florida
Statute 943.1702.
Section 943.1702 - Collection of statistics on domestic violence.
(1) In compiling the Department of Law Enforcement Crime in Florida Annual Report,
the department shall include the results of the arrest policy provided for under s.
901.15(7) with respect to domestic violence to include: separate statistics on
occurrences of and arrests for domestic versus nondomestic violence, such as
battery**, aggravated battery*, assault, aggravated assault, sexual battery, the
illegal use of firearms, arson, homicide, murder, manslaughter, or the attempt of
any of the above.
The information recorded in this section is related to Domestic Violence offenses. Domestic
Violence offenses are included in the total number of offenses. Of the total number of offenses
provided, how many are domestic-related?
Note: Total Domestic Violence offenses should never be greater than the total number of
offenses provided.
Definition:
Domestic violence is any Criminal Homicide, Manslaughter, Rape (includes Forcible Sodomy),
Fondling, Aggravated Assault*, Aggravated Stalking, Simple Assault**, Threat/Intimidation, or
Simple Stalking of one family or household member by another family or household member. A
family or household member means spouses, former spouses, parents, children, siblings, other
family members, cohabitants, and persons who are parents of a child in common regardless of
whether they have been married.
*UCR aggravated assault includes Florida statute aggravated battery.
**UCR simple assault includes Florida statute battery.
Domestic Violence Form onFlorida's UCR Input System
Domestic
Violence Number of Other Number of
Type Type Description Offenses Spouse Parent Child Sibling Family Cohabitant Other Arrests
1 Criminal Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Forcible Rape - Committed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Forcible Rape - Attempted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Forcible Sodomy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Forcible Fondling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Aggravated Stalking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Simple Assault 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Threat/Intimidation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Stalking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
To manually enter/modify data in the Domestic Violence Form:
1. Selectthe row to be modified.
2. Select the specific cell(s) and enter the correct number.
3. Select the green check on the left of the row to save changes.
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DomesticViolenceType
Type Description
Number ofOffenses
Spouse
Parent
Child
Sibling
OtherFamily
Cohabitant
Other
Number ofArrests
1
Criminal Homicide
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Forcible Rape - Committed
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Forcible Rape - Attempted
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
Forcible Sodomy
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
Forcible Fondling
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
Aggravated Assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Aggravated Stalking
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
Simple Assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
Threat/Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
Stalking
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Domestic Violence Offense Section
The total number for each domestic violence-related offense category for the reporting period
should berecorded in this column along with the victim to offender relationships. (Note: Offenses
reported in this section should also be included in the total number of offenses under the
appropriate offense category.)
Note: The total of the relationships should equal to the total number of offenses provided for
each domestic violence offense category.
Relationship Section
Relationship (Victim to Offender) – The total number of each type of victim should be provided in
these columns. Each of the relationships isdefined below.
(cid:120) Spouse – Include in this column offenses where the victim and offender are married
by law or have been previously married. This field includes ex-spouses.
(cid:120) Parent – Include in this column offenses where the victim is the natural, biological, or
adoptive parent or legal guardian of the offender by law. This field includes
stepparents.
(cid:120) Child – Include in this column offenses where the victim is the natural, biological, or
adopted son or daughter of the offender, has been assigned as a ward, or by law has
been assigned into the custody of the offender. This field includes stepchildren. If the
victim is a child who is not related by blood or marriage, and is temporarily placed in
a household, the offense would not be considered domestic violence related. If this
same child is permanently placed in the household, it would be considered as a
domestic relationship.
(cid:120) Sibling – Include in this column offenses where the victim is the natural, biological, or
adopted brother/sister, or half-brother/half-sister of the offender. This also includes
stepbrothers/stepsisters.
(cid:120) Other Family – Include in this column offenses where the victim is related to the
offender in a manner not covered by other relationships in this category, i.e.,
grandparent, cousin, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, etc. This field includes in-laws.
(cid:120) Co-Habitant – Include in this column offenses where the victim lived with the offender
as a married couple without legal marriage. (Former co-habitants should be included
here.)
(cid:120) Other – Include in this column only offenses where the victim and offender had a
child together, but were never married and never lived together.
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Criminal Homicide Relationships: 1 Spouse; 1 Other Family; TOTAL = 2 (equals the 2 DV
Criminal Homicide offenses)
Rape (Committed): 7 Spouse; 2 Child; TOTAL = 9 (equals the DV Rape (Committed) offenses)
Fondling: 3 Child; 2 Sibling; TOTAL = 5 (equals the DV Fondling offenses)
Note: Total victim to offender relationships must equal the total provided in the offense
field of the domestic violence table for each crime category.
Note: Due to the mandates for detailed domestic violence arrest data, arrests
associated with domestic violence must be reported in the Number of Arrests
column.
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Weapon Form
Weapon Form on Florida's UCR Input System
Weapon
Offense Knife Cutting Other Hands Fist
Type Type Description Firearm Instrument Dangerous Feet
1 Criminal Homicide 0 0 0 0
2 Manslaughter 0 0 0 0
3 Forcible Rape - Committed 0 0 0 0
4 Forcible Rape - Attempted 0 0 0 0
5 Forcible Sodomy 0 0 0 0
6 Forcible Fondling 0 0 0 0
7 Robbery, Highway 0 0 0 0
8 Robbery, Commercial Other 0 0 0 0
9 Robbery, Gas Station 0 0 0 0
10 Robbery, Convenience 0 0 0 0
11 Robbery, Residence 0 0 0 0
12 Robbery, Bank 0 0 0 0
13 Robbery, Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0
14 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 0
15 Aggravated Stalking 0 0 0 0
16 Simple Assault 0 0 0 0
To manually enter/modify data in the Weapon Form:
1. Selectthe row to be modified.
2. Select the specific cell(s) and enter the correct number.
3. Selecton the green check on the left of the row to save changes.
The total number of offenses for each weapon category should be provided in this section. See
weapon type hierarchy below:
1. Firearm – Any weapon that fires a projectile using energy supplied by an explosive
substance.
2. Knife/Cutting Instrument – Any cutting instrument or sharp edged item used for the
purposes of cutting, penetrating, carving, etc.
3. Other Dangerous – Any item used as a weapon in a manner that could cause injury or
death. Examples include using a pillow used to suffocate an individual, the use of
poison,an explosive device,a motor vehicle,etc.Use this category for Rapes where only
coercion was used.
4. Hands, Fists and Feet, Etc. – Count the number of times hands, fist, feet, teeth, or any
body part is used as a weapon.
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WeaponOffenseType
Type Description
Firearm
Knife CuttingInstrument
OtherDangerous
Hands FistFeet
1
Criminal Homicide
0
0
0
0
2
Manslaughter
0
0
0
0
3
Forcible Rape - Committed
0
0
0
0
4
Forcible Rape - Attempted
0
0
0
0
5
Forcible Sodomy
0
0
0
0
6
Forcible Fondling
0
0
0
0
7
Robbery, Highway
0
0
0
0
8
Robbery, Commercial Other
0
0
0
0
9
Robbery, Gas Station
0
0
0
0
10
Robbery, Convenience
0
0
0
0
11
Robbery, Residence
0
0
0
0
12
Robbery, Bank
0
0
0
0
13
Robbery, Miscellaneous
0
0
0
0
14
Aggravated Assault
0
0
0
0
15
Aggravated Stalking
0
0
0
0
16
Simple Assault
0
0
0
0
Weapon information is only collected for Murder (Criminal Homicide), Manslaughter, Rape
(committed), Rape (attempted), Sodomy, Fondling, Robbery Offenses (highway, commercial
other, gas/service station, convenience, residence, bank, miscellaneous), Aggravated Assault,
Aggravated Stalking, and Simple Assault. The only allowable weapon for Simple Assault is
hands, fist, feet, teeth, etc. If any other weapon type is used, the offense becomes an
Aggravated Assault. This includes weapons such as Mace®, pepper spray, conducted
electrical weapons (e.g., Tasers® and stun guns), and BB/pellet guns. When multiple
weapons are used during the commission of an offense, record the weapon that could cause
the most serious injuries. If unable to determine, choose the highest weapon according to the
weapon hierarchy.
Note: The sum of all of the weapon types for each crime category must equal the total
number of offenses reported for each crime category.
Criminal Homicide: Firearm = 3, Knife/Cutting Instrument = 2, TOTAL = 5 (equals the 5 offenses
reported)
Rape: Hands, Fists, Feet = 3; TOTAL = 3 (equals the 3 offenses reported)
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Arson Form
The total number for each Arson offense should be recorded on the Arson form. Arson is the
unlawful and intentional damage, or attempt to damage, of any real or personal property by fire or
incendiary device.
To manually enter/modify data in the arson form:
1. Selectthe row to be modified.
2. Select the specific cell(s) and enter the correct number.
3. Selecton the green check on the left of the row to save changes.
LocationType Description
Single Occupancy Residence – Count in this column all arsons and attempted arsons that
occur to a structure designed for the residential use of one person or family. This
includes houses and town houses.
Other Residence – Count in this column all arsons and attempted arsons that occur to a
structure that provides living accommodations for multi-family units. This includes
college dormitories, apartments, tenements, flats, hotels, motels, inns, etc.
Storage – Count in this column all arsons and attempted arsons that occur to a structure or
building in which items may be stored. This includes barns, warehouses, large
containers, utility sheds, etc.
Industrial/Manufacturing – Count in this column all arsons and attempted arsons that occur to
a structure which houses a business engaged in industrial production or service by
manufacturing goods or other products.
Commercial – Count in this column all arsons and attempted arsons that occur to a structure
in which a commercial business is engaged in selling a product or service, other than
industrial or manufacturing. This includes restaurants, offices, department stores,
clothing stores, etc.
Community/Public – Count in this column all arsons and attempted arsons that occur to a
structure that is owned, accessible to, or shared by the community or general public.
This includes churches, jails, schools, hospitals, etc.
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All Other Structures – Count in this column all arsons and attempted arsons that occur to any
structure that does not fit the definitions of structures listed above. This includes out
buildings, monuments, buildings under construction, bridges, etc.
Motor Vehicles – Count in this column all arsons and attempted arsons that occur to a motor
vehicle that is self-propelled and runs on land, not on rails or water, for the prime
purpose of transporting persons or cargo.
Other Mobile – Count in this column all arsons and attempted arsons that occur to any other
mobile vehicle that does not conform to the definition of motor vehicle as stated
above. This category includes railroad cars, boats, farm tractors, etc.
Other – Count in this column all arsons and attempted arsons that occur to any property that
does not conform to the definitions of any of the above categories. This includes
crops, timber, fences, signs, etc.
Occupancy of Structure Descriptions
Inhabited – Include in this column structures, conveyances, or property which are normally
occupied, maintained, or currently used.
Note: Structures that are unoccupied, but are maintained in a manner which would
preclude them from being abandoned should be included in this category.
Abandoned – Include in this column structures, conveyances, or property, which are not
normally used, inhabited, or maintained.
Attempted
Attempted – Include in this column the total of all unsuccessful attempts of Arson by location
type.
Note: All Attempted Arsons must indicate whether the location was inhabited or
abandoned.
Total Dollar Loss
The amount of damage that occurs during committed Arsons is mandatory and should be
entered in the “Total Dollar Loss” field for each of the location categories. Only enter property
loss due to fire, smoke, water, or other damage resulting from the arson. Damage such as
gasoline damage to the floor, carpet, or goods stored inside the structure may occur as a
result of an attempted Arson. However, a total dollar loss is not mandatory when reporting
attempted Arson.
Arson is reported regardless of whether it occurs as a stand-alone crime or as the secondary
crime of any Part I offense. If a Part I offense occurs in the incident, the Arson is reported in
addition to the Part I offense. For example, if a Murder and Arson occur during the same
incident, the Murder is reported as well as the Arson.
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Single Occupied Residence – 1 total abandoned, attempted Arson (total dollar loss
is not mandatory when reporting attempted Arson.)
Commercial – 3 total inhabited, committed Arsons with a total dollar value loss of
$4,000.
Clearance
Adult – In this column, record the total number of Arsons cleared during the reporting
period, with either the arrest of an adult or the exceptional clearance of arson
committed by an adult. For UCR reporting purposes, an adult is anyone 18 years
of age or older.
Juvenile – In this column, record the total number of arsons cleared during the reporting
period, with either the arrest of a juvenile or the exceptional clearance of an
arson committed by a juvenile. For UCR reporting purposes, a juvenile is
anyone 17 years of age or younger.
Total Arson – The sum of each of the columns within the Arson Section will equal Total
Arson.
Special Instructions
Fires which are considered suspicious but are not definite arsons are not reported. Only
report the offenseafter aninvestigation proves that an arson has occurred.
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Property Information Values Form
Property Information Values Form on Florida's UCR Input System
Property Stolen Recovered
Type Property Type Description Value Value
1 Currency, Note, Etc. 0 0
2 Jewelry, Precious Metals 0 0
3 Clothing, Furs 0 0
4 Motor Vehicles, Total 0 0
5 Motor Vehicles, Auto 0 0
6 Motor Vehicles, Trucks & Buses 0 0
7 Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles 0 0
8 Motor Vehicles, Other Vehicles 0 0
9 Office Equipment 0 0
10 TVs, Radios, Stereos 0 0
11 Firearms 0 0
12 Household Goods 0 0
13 Consumable Goods 0 0
14 Livestock 0 0
15 Miscellaneous 0 0
The column sum must equal the column sum for each property type.
To manually enter/modify data in the Property Information Values Form:
1. Selectthe row to be modified.
2. Select the specific cell(s) and enter the correct number.
3. Selecton the green check on the left of the row to save changes.
This form is used to record the total dollar value by type of property stolen and recovered during
the reporting period. The reported property valueis roundedto the nearest dollar.
Note: Property that was inside a stolen vehicle and included in the stolen value of the vehicle
should be reflected here in its appropriate property type category.
Property Type Categories
Currency, Note, Etc. – Include in this category all items of currency, including coins,
regardless of age, as long as they are still negotiable. Include all
negotiable items that would not require forgery or fraud in order to
gain cash. This includes bearer bonds and all legal documents
considered being negotiable. Traveler’s checks, payroll checks and
cashier’s checks, which have been endorsed, are included in this
category. Lottery tickets that have a cash value and can be
redeemed without requiring forgery also fit in this category. Lottery
tickets that do not meet these criteria should be placed in the
miscellaneous category. Coin and stamp collections that are still
negotiable shouldbe listed in this category.
Note: Checks that are not negotiable because they have not been
properly countersigned, and stolen credit/debit cards are not
included in this classification; they are included in the
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PropertyType
Property Type Description
StolenValue
RecoveredValue
1
Currency, Note, Etc.
0
0
2
Jewelry, Precious Metals
0
0
3
Clothing, Furs
0
0
4 Motor Vehicles, Total 0 0
5 Motor Vehicles, Auto 0 06 Motor Vehicles, Trucks & Buses 0 07 Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles 0 08 Motor Vehicles, Other Vehicles 0 0
9
Office Equipment
0
0
10
TVs, Radios, Stereos
0
0
11
Firearms
0
0
12
Household Goods
0
0
13
Consumable Goods
0
0
14
Livestock
0
0
15
Miscellaneous
0
0
The
column sum must equal the
column sum for each property type.
Miscellaneous category. Foreign currency that is non-
negotiable is also classified as Miscellaneous property.
Jewelry/Precious Metal – Items included in this category are watches, bracelets, rings, and
necklaces. Also include other items that have real value and which
are worn for personal adornment, as well as metal that has a high
intrinsic value such as gold, silver, or platinum. Do not include
common metals like iron, aluminum, orcopper.
Clothing and Furs – Include in this category apparel worn by humans, including pelts and
skins. Accessories such as purses, backpacks, belts, wallets, and
shoes are also included.
Motor Vehicles – The total of all self-propelled vehicles which run on land, not rails or water,
and which serve the purpose of transporting people and/or cargo from one
place to another. Breakdowns of the vehicles are also reported using the
definitions below. Note that only vehicles that where stolen in an agency’s
jurisdiction may have recovered values reported here.
Auto – A self-propelled vehicle designed for the purpose of transporting a small number of
individuals. Examples include car, sedan, coupe, station wagon, etc.
Trucks & Buses – A self-propelled vehicle designed to carry loads or passengers. Also
include those 4-wheeled vehicles paneled on the sides that may have a
side or rear door. The vehicle may be designed to carry cargo or
passengers inside. Include in this category those vans customized but
on a regular chassis. Examples include dump trucks, pickups, semi-
tractor (trailer if attached), utility vehicles, self-propelled motor homes, all
enclosed panel vehicles, etc.
Motorcycles – Two-wheeled or three-wheeled framed vehicle propelled by an internal-
combustion engine. Include in this category field bikes, racing bikes, motor
scooters, mini-bikes, mopeds, etc. This category does not include bicycles,
or non-motorizedscooters, which are reported as Miscellaneous property.
Other Vehicles – Any self-propelled object used for the purpose of transporting passengers or
cargo on land (not rails or water) that does not fit in one of the above
categories falls into this category. Included here are golf carts, dune
buggies, go-carts, ATVs, Segways®, snowmobiles, swamp buggies,
hoverboards, etc. Do not include equipment that is built for the purpose of
construction or farming in the vehicle category. These items arereported as
Miscellaneous property.
The sum of Auto, Trucks & Buses, Motorcycles and Other Vehicles should
equal Motor Vehicles, Total. See the form above.
Office Equipment – This category includes all items operating on electrical power and which
are normally used to perform office functions. Included in this category
are typewriters, calculators, adding machines, cash registers, copying
machines, mimeograph machines, telephones, computers, computer
peripherals (disk drives, scanners, and printers), and storage media
(magnetic tapes, magnetic, shredders, and optical disks), etc. Office
furniture isincluded in the Household Goods category.
Televisions, Radios, Stereos – All items that are designed for the specific purpose of
reproducing photographic images or sound are included in
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this category. Examples are television cameras and
receivers, still picture cameras, motion picture cameras
and projectors, radios, receiving and sending
communication devices such as satellite dishes, cable
boxes, record players, video game players, compact disc
(CD) players, compact discs, DVD players, DVDs, MP3
players, etc.
Firearms – This category includes all weapons that fire a projectile using energy supplied by
an explosive substance. This includes handguns, rifles, shotguns, and other
devices commonly referred to as a firearm. Notable exceptions to this category
are BB guns and pellet-type weapons. These are included in the Miscellaneous
category.
Note: Include all guns/firearms in this category.
Household Goods – General household items such as beds, sofas, chairs, washers, dryers,
furnaces, desks, tables, bookcases, air conditioners, etc., are included
here. Location of the theft is not necessarily a consideration for listing
in this category. Household goods may be stolen from a truck,
residence, business establishment, or other location.
Note: Include all household appliance/goods in this category.
Consumable Goods – In this category include items such as liquor, meat, perishable foods,
canned foods, cigarettes, gasoline, etc. Other items that should also
be included in this category are deodorants, after-shave lotion,
perfume, beverages, etc. Consumable is broadly defined as those
items used by humans for nutrition, enjoyment, or hygiene and those
that no longer exist in the same form after use.
Note: Include food/liquor/consumable in this category.
Livestock – Animals such as live cattle, hogs, horses, sheep, goats, and other mammals
commonly raised as farm stock are included in this category. Common
household pets such as dogs, cats, and birds should be included in the
Miscellaneous category.
Note: Include all livestock in this category.
Miscellaneous – Items that are not accounted for in the above categories fall into this
category. Some general examples are cellular phones, tablets (iPads),
shrubbery, vehicle parts, trailers, airplanes, boats/watercraft, books,
bicycles, household pets, tools, unendorsed checks, credit cards, airline
tickets, etc. Coin, stamp, and foreign currency collections that are not
negotiable should be listed in this category.
Note: Include the following in this category auto accessory/part, bicycle,
drug, equipment/tool, plant/citrus, musical instrument,
construction/machinery, art/collection, sports equipment, credit
card/non-negotiable, gift cards, boat motor, structure, farm
equipment, and miscellaneous property.
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Stolen Value and Recovered Value
The following guidelines were established to assist in reporting the value of property stolen and/or
recovered:
1. Use fair market value for articles which are subject to depreciation because of wear
andtear, age, or other factors that cause the value to decrease with use.
2. Use cost to the merchant (wholesale cost) of goods stolen from retail establishments,
warehouses, etc. In other words, use the dollar value representing the actual cash
loss to the victim without any markup or profit added.
3. Use the victim's evaluation of items such as jewelry, watches, and other similar
goods which decrease in value only slightly or not at all with use or age.
4. Use replacement cost or actual cash cost to the victim for new or almost new clothes,
auto accessories, bicycles, etc. Do NOT count the value of a replacement fee for
Driver’s Licenses and/or vehicle tags.
5. When the victim obviously exaggerates the value of stolen property for insurance or
other purposes, common sense and good judgment will dictate a fair market value for
law enforcement to record as the stolen value. In most instances, the victim's
evaluation can be accepted.
6. Non-negotiable instruments such as unendorsed checks should be valued according
to the material value (usually one dollar). Negotiable instruments such as bearer
bonds are valued at current market prices.
7. Use the replacement/reproduction cost of gift, credit, and debit/ATM cards (usually
one dollar) and not the amount available “on” the card or in the account.
8. The value of coin collections often exceeds the face value of the coins. If recording
the value of a rare or non-circulated coin, use the market value of the coin. If a coin
is still in legal circulation, use the face value of the coin.
9. Property can be considered as recovered as soon as it has been located and
positively identified. It does not have to be back in the possession of the owner.
10. For foreign currency, use the current exchange rate in whole U.S. dollars.
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Vehicle Recovery Form
Vehicle Recovery Form on Florida's UCR Input System
Stolen Locally and Stolen Locally and Stolen Other and
Recovered Locally Recovered Other Recovered Locally
0 0 0
To manually enter/modify data in the Vehicle Recovery Form:
1. Selectthe row to be modified.
2. Select the specific cell(s) and enter the correct number.
3. Selecton the green check on the left of the row to save changes.
In this form, the number of stolen vehicles recovered is counted. Include all vehicles stolen, not
just those reported as Motor Vehicle Thefts. (In other words, include vehicles stolen during
murders, robberies, etc., as well as those stolen during motor vehicle thefts.) Provide the total
number of vehicles (not total dollar value) for each of the categories defined below.
Stolen Locally/Recovered Locally – Record the total number of vehicles that are reported
stolen within your agency’s jurisdiction and recovered within your agency’s
jurisdiction.
Note: Your agency is responsible for providing offense data and stolen and
recovered values in relation to this recovery status. Offense and stolen value
should be reported only if the vehicle was stolen in the current reporting period
or if it is determined that the vehicle was stolen in a prior year in your
jurisdiction but was never reported stolen. Recovered values should be
reported if the vehicle was recovered in the current reporting period regardless
of when it was stolen.
Stolen Locally/Recovered Other – Record the total number of vehicles reported stolen within
your agency's jurisdiction, but recovered by another agency outside of your
jurisdiction.
Note: Your agency is responsible for providing offense data and stolen and
recovered values in relation to this recovery status. Offense and stolen value
should be reported only if the vehicle was stolen in the current reporting period
or if it is determined that the vehicle was stolen in a prior year in your
jurisdiction but was never reported stolen. Recovered values should be
reported if the vehicle was recovered in the current reporting period regardless
of when it was stolen.
Stolen Other/Recovered Locally – Record the total number of vehicles stolen outside of your
agency’s jurisdiction, but recovered within your agency’s jurisdiction.
Note: Offense data and stolen and recovered values should not be provided because
the theft of the vehicle did not occur in your agency’s jurisdiction. The agency
where the offense occurred is responsible for reporting the offense and the
stolen &recovered value of the vehicle.
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Stolen Locally andRecovered Locally
Stolen Locally andRecovered Other
Stolen Other andRecovered Locally
0
0
0
UCR SUPPLEMENTAL HOMICIDE REPORT
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UCRSUPPLEMENTAL HOMICIDE REPORT
The Supplemental Homicide Report (SHR) must accompany all reports of Homicide and/or
Negligent Manslaughter (including Justifiable Homicides). In the UCR input system the
Supplemental Homicide Report module is comprised of the Data Element Table and the Incident
List Table.
Data Element Table
The Data Element Table occupies the top portion of the screen and is comprised of 14 data
elements (cells). Some of the data elements are free-text fields and others provide a limited
selection of values in a dropdown list. These data elements allow for the manual entry of SHR
incident data and the limited editing/modification of SHR incident data from uploaded files. A
description of each data element and their allowable values/formatsis provided on pages 68-72.
Incident List Table
The Incident List Table occupies the bottom portion of the screen and displays each SHR incident
that has been saved or uploaded. Each row contains a separate incident or secondary record for
incidents with multiple victims and/or offenders. Each column corresponds to the 14 data elements
listed in the Data Element Table.
The Incident List Table can be downloaded from within the UCR input system by clicking one of the
three hyperlinks at the top left of the table that correspond with three different file formats: PDF,
Word, Excel.
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Manually enteringSupplemental Homicide Report data
1. In the Data Element Tableclickthe data element to be entered.
2. Enter the data, or select the data value from the dropdown list, that accurately corresponds
to the incident.
3. When all required data elements have been completed click the “Save Data” button at the
bottom of the Data ElementTable to complete this incident.
(cid:120) See pages 66-67 for a list of the required data elements based on the incident
scenario.
NOTE: All 14 data elements are required for Single Victim / Single Offender incidents
and the primary entry (record) for incidents with multiple victims and/or
offenders.
(cid:120) The value of any data element can be edited beforethe incident data has been saved.
4. The data for the incident will then appear in the Incident List Table at the bottom of the
screen.
5. If a data element(s) needs to be edited afterthe incident has been saved:
(cid:120) In the Incident List Tableclick the row containing the incident requiring edit.
(cid:120) The incident data will populate in the cells in the data element table where they can be
edited.
(cid:120) The incident’s Reporting Number (case number) cannot be edited once the incident
has been saved. If a Reporting Number was entered incorrectly the entire incident
must be deleted and its data entered again.
(cid:120) To delete an incident:
o In the incident list table, click the row containing the incident requiring deletion and
then click the “Delete Data” button at the bottom of the data element table.
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Single Victim / Single Offender
Required Data Elements –Single Victim / Single Offender
Multiple Victims / Single Offender
Required Data Elements –Multiple Victims / Single Offender
1. For the primary record (victim #1 and the offender) enter data in all 14 data elements.
2. Enter additional victim(s) insecondary records.
a. Enter the same Reporting Number as that of the primary record.
b. Enter the required information (see table above for required data elements) for secondary
victim(s).
c. Repeat this process until all the victims have been entered for this particular incident.
Single Victim / Multiple Offenders
Required Data Elements –Single Victim / Multiple Offenders
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1. For the primary record (victim and the offender #1) enter data in all 14 data elements.
2. Enter additional offenders(s) insecondary records.
a. Enter the same Reporting Number as that of the primary record.
b. Enter the required information (see table above for required data elements) for secondary
victim(s).
c. Repeat this process untilall the offendershave been entered for this particular incident.
Multiple Victims / Multiple Offenders (each victim killed by a separate offender)
Required Data Elements –Multiple Victims / Multiple Offenders (one-to-one)
1. For the primary record (victim #1 and the offender #1) enter data in all 14 data elements.
2. Enter additional victim(s) and offenders(s) insecondary records.
a. Enter the same Reporting Number as that of the primary record.
b. Enter the required information (see table above for required data elements) for secondary
victim(s).
c. Repeat this process until all the victims and offenders have been entered for this particular
incident.
Multiple Victims / Multiple Offenders (no one-to-one correlation between victims and offenders)
Required Data Elements –Multiple Victims / Multiple Offenders (not one-to-one)
1. For the primary record (victim #1 and the offender #1) enter data in all 14 data elements.
2. Enter additional victim(s) and offenders(s) insecondary records.
a. Enter the sameReporting Number as that of the primary record.
b. Enter the required information (see table above for required data elements) for secondary
victim(s).
c. Repeat this process until all the victims and offenders have been entered for this particular
incident.
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Supplemental Homicide Report Data Elements
Agency Report Number – Enter the agency's assigned case/offense/incident number in this field.
The report number should be reflected in all records. The report number may contain as
many as twelve (12) alpha/numeric characters, but should not include hyphens, spaces, or
any other special characters.
Report Date – Enter the date the agency became knowledgeable of the homicide in this field. The
date must be entered as MM/DD/YYYY. The report date should be reflected in the primary
record only. Example 01/29/2000 represents January 29, 2000.
Victim Age – Record the age of the victim in this field. If the victim is under one year of age, record
01in this field. If the victim is older than 99, use 99. If unknown, place UK in this field.
Note: The victim is ALWAYS the person(s) who, regardless of the circumstances, was killed. This
includes those who were justifiably killed in the process of committing a crime.
Victim Sex – Select and record the appropriate sex code in this field. If unknown, record U in this
field.
Victim Race – Select and record the appropriate race code in this field. If unknown, record U in this
field.
Offender Age –Record the age of the offender in this field. If the offender is under one year of age,
record 01 in this field. If the offender is older than 99, use 99. If unknown, record UK in
this field.
Note: When reporting a justifiable homicide involving law enforcement officers, the officer
information should be listed under Offender. This is merely a reporting device and in no
way indicates that the officer did anything illegal.
Note: The offender is ALWAYS the person(s) who, regardless of the circumstances, commits the
homicide(s). This includes both private citizens AND law enforcement officers involved in
justifiable homicides.
Offender Sex – Select and record the appropriate sex code in this field. If unknown, record U in this
field.
Offender Race – Select and record the appropriate race code in this field. If unknown, record U in
this field.
Situation Code – The situation code reflects whether the homicide involved single or multiple
victims and/or offenders. The situation code should be reflected in the primary record only.
Select the appropriate code from those provided. To report multiple victims and/or
offenders, continue recording information until all victims and offenders are recorded.
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Victim Relationship – Select and record the appropriate code to reflect the victim’s relationship to
the offender. Each of the relationship option is defined below. The victim relationship
should be reflected in all records.
S - Spouse – This code is used when the victim and offender are married by law or had
previously been married. This field includes ex-spouses.
Note: If spouse is reflected as a victim of homicide or negligent manslaughter, this
offense should also be reflected in the Domestic Violence section on the UCR form.
P - Parent – This code is used when the victim is the biological or adoptive parent or legal
guardian of the offender. This field includes stepparents.
Note: If parent is reflected as a victim of homicide or negligent manslaughter this
offenseshould also be reflected in the Domestic Violence section of the UCR form.
C - Child – This code is used when the victim is the biological or adopted son or daughter
of the offender, has been legally assigned as a ward, or has been legally assigned into
the custody of the offender. This field includes stepchildren.
Note: If child is reflected as a victim of homicide or negligent manslaughter the offense
should also be reflected in the Domestic Violence section of the UCR form.
B - Sibling – This code is used when the victim is the biological brother/sister, half
brother/sister or adopted brother/sister of the offender. This field includes
stepbrothers/stepsisters.
Note: If sibling is reflected as a victim of homicide or negligent manslaughter, the
offense should be reflected in the Domestic Violence section of the UCR form.
O - Other Family – This code is used when the victim is related to the offender in a manner
not covered by other victim relationship codes in this category, i.e., grandparent,
cousin, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, etc. This code also includes in-laws.
H - Co-Habitant – This code is used for all persons living together as a married couple
without legal marriage. Former co-habitants should be included here.
Note: If co-habitant is reflected as victim of homicide or negligent manslaughter, the
offense should also be reflected in the Domestic Violence section of the UCR form.
Z - Other – This code is used for all other relationships including acquaintances, co-
workers,strangers, etc.
U - Unknown – This code is used for all incidents in which the relationship between the
victimand the offender is unknownor where there is no relationship.
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Weapon Type – Select the appropriate weapon type used to commit the offense. The weapon types
are defined below. The weapon type should be provided with each victim entry.
00 Not Applicable – This code should only be selected when there is a secondary entry
with multiple offenders, but only a single victim.
01 Handgun – Any small barreled firearm (see definition of firearm below) made to be held
and fired in one hand.
02 Rifle – Any firearm (see definition of firearm below) designed to be fired from the
shoulder and having a rifled barrel.
03 Shotgun – Any firearm (see definition of firearm below) made to be fired from the
shoulder and having a smooth bore.
04 Firearm – Any weapon that fires a projectile through energy supplied by an explosive
substance and not covered by the above definitions, or where the type of firearm is
unable to be determined.
05 Knife/Cutting Instrument – Any cutting instrument or sharp edged item used for the
purposes of cutting, penetrating, carving, etc.
06 Blunt Object – Any item used as a clubbing device.
07 Hands, Fists, Feet, Etc. – Any body part used as a personal weapon.
08 Poison – Any substance that, through its chemical action, usually kills, injures, or
impairs.
09 Explosives – Any substance that, through its action or interaction, results in an
explosion that can kill or injure.
10 Fire/Incendiary – Any substance that, through its action or interaction, results in fire,
flames, or that ignites combustible material.
13 Drugs – Any substance used as a medication, either controlled or over-the-counter, or
any illegal drug/substance that by its use or quantity could cause impairment, injury, or
death.
88 Unknown – Any time the type of weapon used on a victim cannotbe determined.
99 Other Dangerous – Any item used as a weapon in a manner that could cause injury or
death, but is not described as one of the above weapon types. An example of this is a
pillow used to suffocate an individualor an automobile used to intentionally kill a victim.
Note: For the offenses of Murder (Criminal Homicide) and negligent manslaughter:
1. The combined total of handguns, rifles, shotguns, and firearms on the Homicide
Supplements should equal the total reflected in the firearm category in the Weapons
section of the UCR Form. Do not include weapons reflected in justifiable homicide
supplements in these totals.
2. The total of all knife/cutting instruments on the Homicide Supplements should equal the
total reflected in the knife/cutting instrument category in the Weapons section of the UCR
Form. Do not include weapons reflected in justifiable homicide supplements in these totals.
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3. The combined total of blunt object, poison, explosives, fire/incendiary, drugs, unknown, and
other on the Homicide Supplements should equal the total reflected in the other dangerous
category in the Weapons section of the UCR Form. Do not include weapons reflected in
justifiable homicide supplements in these totals.
4. The total of all hands, fist, feet, etc. on the Homicide Supplements should equal the total
reflected in the hands, fist and feet category in the Weapons section of the Uniform Crime
Reports Form. Do not include weapons reflected in justifiable homicide supplements in
these totals.
Circumstance Code – Select the appropriate code reflecting the circumstances leading to the
homicide(s). The circumstance code should be reflected in the primary record only.
A Drinking Argument – Any homicide that occurs in which the consumption of alcohol
played a prominent role.
D Narcotic Related Argument – Any homicide that occurs in which the sale, use, or
possession of drugs played a prominent role.
F Other Felony Involved – Any homicide that occurs as a result of the commission of
another felonious crime (e.g., robbery, rape, burglary, etc.).
G Adult Gang – Any homicide that occurs at the hands of, or by hire of, an individual or
group of an organized gang (e.g., Outlaws, fraternal order, or Ku Klux Klan), or family
oriented organization (e.g., La Cosa Nostra).
J Juvenile Gang – Any homicide that occurs at the hands of an individual member of a
juvenile gang.
L Lover's Quarrel – Any homicide between lovers, regardless of sex, that cannot be
related to one of the other categories. This could include lovers’ triangle, domestic, etc.
M Money Argument – Any homicide that occurs in which the major issue involves money
owed, debts or indebtedness to others, or the lack of money.
P While Incarcerated – Any homicide that occurs in which the offender is incarcerated for
legal or mental reasons.
U Unknown Circumstances – Any homicide that occurs in which the motive or intent is
unknown.
Z Other – Any homicide in which the motive and intent of the offender is known but does
not fit inone of the above circumstances (e.g., euthanasia).
Negligent Manslaughter Circumstances
1 Child Playing With Gun – Any death of another resulting from a juvenile playing with a
weapon without intent to commit a homicide.
2 Gun Cleaning Accident – Any death of another resulting from mishandling of a weapon
by an individual while in the various stages of cleaning the weapon.
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3 Hunting Accident – Any death of another while hunting, resulting from the mishandling
of a weapon, discharging the weapon at an unidentified target, or shooting in an area
where the victim was in range of the weapon's maximum firing distance will be placed
in this category.
4 Other Negligent Weapon Handling – Any death of another resulting from the careless
use or display of a weapon not covered by the above categories.
5 Vehicular Negligence – Any death involving a motor vehicle resulting from the
negligence of another driver.
6 Other Negligent Killings – This category includes all other deaths as the result of a
negligent act of another.
Justifiable Circumstances – Select and record the appropriate code in this field for all homicides.
1 Not Applicable – For homicides that are NOT justifiable, select Not Applicable.
2 Felon Killed by Private Citizen
3 Felon Killed by Police Officer
Justifiable Code – Select and record the appropriate code describing the felon’s actions in this field.
1 Not Applicable – For homicides that are NOT justifiable, select Not Applicable.
2 Felon Attacked Police Officer
3 Felon Attacked Fellow Police Officer
4 Felon Attacked Citizen
5 Felon Attempted Flightfrom Crime
6 Felon Killed in the Commission of Crime
7 Felon Resisted Arrest
8 Unable to Determine
Note: Justifiable homicides should not be included in the summary totals reflected on the
UCR Form, but are included on the Supplemental Homicide Reports Form.
Justifiable homicides are not counted as murders.
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UCR LEOKA SUPPLEMENT
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UCR LEOKAREPORT SUPPLEMENT
The Law Enforcement Officers Killed or Assaulted (LEOKA) supplemental record is required
when a law enforcement officer is a victim of the following offenses: Homicide, Negligent
Manslaughter, Forcible Sex Offenses (Rape and Fondling), Aggravated Assault, and Simple
Assault.
Law enforcement officers who are killed or assaulted are to be reported by their employing
agency regardless of where the assault or death occurred.
The LEOKA module in the UCR input system is comprised of the Date Element Table and the
Incident List Table.
Data Element Table
The Data Element Table occupies the top portion of the screen and is comprised of 23data
elements (cells). Some of the data elements are free-text fields and others provide a limited
selection of values in a dropdown list. These data elements allow for the manual entry of LEOKA
incident data and the limited editing/modification of LEOKAincident data from uploaded files. A
description of each data element and their allowable values/formatsis provided on pages 79-85.
Incident List Table
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The IncidentList Table occupies the bottom portion of the screen and displays each LEOKA
incident that has been saved or uploaded. Each row contains a separate incident or secondary
record for incidents with multiple victims and/or offenders. Each column corresponds to the 23
data elements listed in the Data Element Table.
The Incident List Table can be downloaded from within the UCR input system by clicking one of
the three hyperlinks at the top left of the table that correspond with three different file formats:
PDF, Word, Excel.
Manually entering LEOKA data
1. In the Data Element Table clickthe data element to be entered.
2. Enter the data, or select the data value from the dropdown list, that accurately
corresponds to the incident.
3. When all required data elements have been completed click the “Save Data” button at the
bottom of the Data Element Table to complete this incident.
(cid:120) See pages 76-78 for a list of the required data elements based on the incident
scenario.
NOTE: All 23 data elements are required for Single Victim / Single Offender incidents
and the primary entry (record) for incidents with multiple victims and/or
offenders.
(cid:120) The value of any data element can be edited before the incident data has been
saved.
4. The data for the incident will then appear in the Incident List Table at the bottom of the
screen.
5. If a data element(s) needs to be edited afterthe incident has been saved:
(cid:120) In the Incident List Table click the row containing the incident requiring edit.
(cid:120) The incident data will populate in the cells in the data element table where they can
be edited.
(cid:120) The incident’s Reporting Number (case number) cannot be edited once the incident
has been saved. If a Reporting Number was entered incorrectly the entire incident
must be deleted and its data enteredagain.
(cid:120) To delete an incident:
o In the incident list table, click the row containing the incident requiring deletion
and then click the “Delete Data” button at the bottom of the data element table.
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Single Victim / Single Offender
Required Data Elements –Single Victim / Single Offender
Multiple Victims / Single Offender
Required Data Elements –Multiple Victims / Single Offender
1. For the primary record (victim #1 and the offender) enter data in all 23data elements.
2. Enter additional victim(s) insecondary records.
a. Enter the same Reporting Number as that of the primary record.
b. Enter the required information (see table above for required data elements) for secondary
victim(s).
c. For secondary records, the “Time” field must be blank. However, when manually
entering or editing a secondary record in the input system, a single zero (0) must be
entered into this field or an error will occur.
d. Repeat this process until all the victims have been entered for this particular incident.
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Single Victim / Multiple Offenders
Required Data Elements –Single Victim / Multiple Offenders
1. For the primary record (victim and offender #1) enter data in all 23 data elements.
2. Enter additional offender(s) insecondary records.
a. Enter the same Reporting Number as that of the primary record.
b. Enter the required information (see table above for required data elements) for secondary
victim(s).
c. For secondary records, the “Time” field must be blank. However, when manually
entering or editing a secondary record in the input system, a single zero (0) must be
entered into this field or an error will occur.
d. Repeat this process until all the offenders have been entered for this particular incident.
Multiple Victims / Multiple Offenders(each victim killed/assaulted by a separate offender)
Required Data Elements –Single Victim / Multiple Offenders (one-to-one)
1. For the primary record (victim #1 and offender #1) enter data in all 23 data elements.
2. Enter additional offender(s) insecondary records.
a. Enter the same Reporting Number as that of the primary record.
b. Enter the required information (see table above for required data elements) for secondary
victim(s).
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c. For secondary records, the “Time” field must be blank. However, when manually
entering or editing a secondary record in the input system, a single zero (0) must be
entered into this field or an error will occur.
d. Repeat this process until all the offenders have been entered for this particular incident.
Multiple Victims / Multiple Offenders(no one-to-one correlation between victims and offenders)
Required Data Elements –Single Victim / Multiple Offenders (not one-to-one)
1. For the primary record (victim #1 and offender #1) enter data in all 23 data elements.
2. Enter additional offender(s) insecondary records.
a. Enter the same Reporting Number as that of the primary record.
b. Enter the required information (see table above for required data elements) for secondary
victim(s).
c. For secondary records, the “Time” field must be blank. However, when manually
entering or editing a secondary record in the input system, a single zero (0) must be
entered into this field or an error will occur.
d. Repeat this process until all the offenders have been entered for this particular incident.
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Corrections
If a value in a number field has been entered in error, the system requires that a zero (0) be
used to correct it. A blank space or N/A will not overwrite the previously inputted value.
Number fields include Incident Time, Officer’s Age, and Officer’s Experience. If errors continue
to be displayed in the Error Report, delete the record and start over.
Although officer assaults are often recorded with the incident to which the officer was responding (same
case number), for UCR purposes, assault to an officer is considered to be a separate incident because it
actually occurs at a later time than the original incident. (The original crime occurs; the officer is called to
the scene; then the assault occurs.) For this reason, all assaults to law enforcement officers should be
reported. The assault should not be ranked with the offenses in the original incident.
When reporting officers killed or assaulted for UCR purposes, the agency for which the officer works is
responsible for reporting the Assault and/or Homicide of their law enforcement officer, regardless of the
location of the incident. This is done because the officer’s agency has jurisdiction over the officer.
Duplication of the report is prevented because the agency for which the officer works should only report
the offense of assault and/or homicide of their law enforcement officer. Note that in addition to assault
and homicide, all reports of Negligent Manslaughter, Rape, and Fondling to a law enforcement officer
while in the line of duty should be reported by the agency that the officer works for, regardless of the
location of theincident.
Note: When an officer is assaulted/killed in another jurisdiction:
1. The officer’s agency completes the LEOKA form ONLY.
2. The agency covering the location where the assault occurred reports the offense
(Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, etc.) as well as any subsequent arrests/clearances.
The UCR Program considers an in-the-line-of-duty death to have occurred when the officer is on or off
duty and acting in an official capacity, that is, reacting to a situation that would ordinarily fall within the
scope of his/her official duties as a law enforcement officer. Also included are accidental deaths
occurring while on-duty or during training.
Note: When an officer is killed, BOTHof the following supplements are required:
1. UCR LEOKAReport Supplement;AND
2. UCR Supplemental Homicide Report
Note: The “0-not applicable” response is not acceptable for the following fields: Did Offender Use
Officer’s Weapon andWas A Firearm Discharged By the Offender. Also, if the response to the
field Was Officer Wearing Body Armor is “yes”, then the response to the field Did Body Armor
Prevent Serious Injury cannot be “not applicable.”
Note: The type of assignment should be reported for the incident, not for each individual officer. This
means that if an officer responds to a disturbance in a one-person vehicle and is assaulted,
then there should not be multiple officers reported. If the officer is assaulted and another
officer arrives and is also assaulted, the incident type should be recorded as One-person
Vehicle, Assisted.
Officer Killed/Assaulted Data Entry Section
Agency Report Number – Record the agency's assigned case/offense/incident number. The report
number may contain as many as twelve (12) alpha/numeric characters but should not include
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hyphens, spaces, or any other special characters. The report number should be reflected in all
records.
Incident Type – Select and record the most appropriate incident type code. The incident type should be
recorded with each officer entry.
1 Officer Killed, Felonious – If an officer is killed as a result of a felonious act by another person
2 Officer Killed, Accident or Negligence – If an officer dies as the result of an accident or due to
the negligence of another person
3 Officer Assaulted, No Injury – If an officer is assaulted without receiving injuries
4 Officer Assaulted, Minor Injury – If an officer is assaulted and suffers minor injuries
5 Officer Assaulted, Serious Injury – If an officer is assaulted and suffers serious injuries
Officer Activity – Select and record the most appropriate code in the space provided. The officer activity
should be recorded in the primary record only.
01 Responding to a Disturbance – If the officer is responding to a disturbance call of any kind
other than domestic (see Domestic Disturbance below)
02 Breaking and Entering in Process or Pursuing B&E Suspect – If the officer responds to a B&E
in progress, a burglary alarm, or pursues a B&E suspect and is assaulted
03 Robbery in Process or Pursuing Robbery Suspect – If the officer responds to a Robbery in
progress or an alarm, or pursues a Robbery suspect and is assaulted
04 Attempting Other Arrests – If the officer is assaulted while attempting to make an arrest for a
crime other than burglary or robbery
05 Civil Disorder – If the officer is assaulted while doing crowd control, riot control, or other civil
disorder activities
06 Domestic Disturbance – If the officer is responding to a disturbance call involving co-
habitants or family members
07 Handling, Transporting, Custody of Prisoners – If the officer is assaulted while providing
prisoner transport, or custody duties
08 Investigating Suspicious Persons/Circumstances – If the officer is assaulted while working
with suspicious persons or while investigating suspicious circumstances
09 Ambush, No Warning – If the officer is assaulted without any advance knowledge or act
10 Assailant Mentally Deranged – If the officer is assaulted while dealing with a mentally
deranged person for any reason
11 Traffic Pursuit or Stop – If the officer is assaulted after performing a traffic stop or pursuit
12 Other – If the officer is assaulted due to a circumstance not covered by the above officer
activities
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Type of Assignment – Record the most appropriate code in the space provided. Only one type of
assignment will be provided for an incident. If the incident involves multiple officers, type of
assignment should be reportedin the primary supplemental entry only.
Note: The type of assignment should be reported for the incident, not for each individual officer.
This means that if an officer responds to a disturbance in a one-person vehicle and is
assaulted, then there should not be multiple officers reported. If the officer is assaulted
and another officer arrives and is also assaulted, the incident type should be recorded as
One-person Vehicle, Assisted.
1 One Person Vehicle, Alone – Use this code when an officer arrives alone, is assaulted, and is
not provided assistance by another officer. Only one officer can be reported when this code
is used.
2 One Person Vehicle, Assisted – Use this code when an officer arrives alone, is assaulted,
and is provided assistance by another officer. Multiple officers can be reported when this
code is used.
3 Two Person Vehicle – Use this code when an officer arrives in a vehicle with a partner and is
assaulted. Multiple officers can be reported when this code is used. This code should also
be used when a Field Training Officer (FTO) has a trainee with them.
4 Detective or Special Assignment, Alone – Use this code when a detective is working alone, is
assaulted, and is not provided assistance by another detective or officer. Only one detective
can be reported when this code is used.
5 Detective or Special Assignment, Assisted – Use this code when a detective is working with
another detective or officer, or is assisted by another detective or officer, and is assaulted.
Multiple detectives can be reported when this code is used.
6 Traffic, Motorcycle Officer – Use this code when a motorcycle officer is making a traffic stop
or pursuit. Multiple officers can be reported when this code is used.
7 Other, Alone – Use this code when an officer working alone is assaulted, but does not meet
any of the above definitions. Only one officer can be reported when this code is used.
8 Other, Assisted – Use this code when an assisted officer is assaulted and does not meet any
of the above definitions. Multiple officers can be reported when this code is used.
Weapon Type – Selectand recordthe appropriate weapon type used to commit the offense. The weapon
types are defined below. The weapon type should be provided with each officer entry.
Note: If an officer responds to a crime already in progress and is assaulted after he/she arrives on
the scene, do not record the weapon used to carry out the crime the officer is responding to
unless this weapon is also used to assault the officer. If a handgun was used to carry out the
crime the officer is responding to, but the officer was a victim of simple assault, the appropriate
weapon to record would be 07 Hands, Fists, Feet, Teeth, etc.
00 Not Applicable – This code should only be used on a secondary entry where there are
multiple offenders but only a single victim.
01 Handgun – Any small barreled firearm (see definition of firearm below) made to be held and
fired in one hand.
02 Rifle – Any firearm (see definition of firearm below) designed to be fired from the shoulder
and having a rifled barrel.
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03 Shotgun – Any firearm (see definition of firearm below) made to be fired from the shoulder
and having a smooth bore.
04 Firearm – Any weapon that fires a projectile through energy supplied by an explosive
substance and not covered by the above definitions, or where the type of firearm is unable to
be determined.
05 Knife/Cutting Instrument – Any cutting instrument or sharp edged item used for the purposes
of cutting, penetrating, carving, etc.
06 Blunt Object – Any item used as a clubbing device.
07 Hands, Fists, Feet, Teeth. etc. – Any body part used as a personal weapon.
08 Poison – Any substance that through its chemical action usually kills, injures, or impairs.
09 Explosives – Any substance that through its action or interaction results in an explosion that
can kill or injure.
10 Fire/Incendiary – Any substance that through its action or interaction results in fire or flames
or that ignites combustible material.
13 Drugs – Any substance used as a medication, either prescribed or not, or causes addiction or
habit that by its use or the quantity of use impairs, injures, or kills a person.
88 Unknown – Any time the type of weapon used on a victim cannotbe determined.
99 Other Dangerous – Any item used as a weapon in a manner that could cause injury or death,
but that is not described as one of the above weapon types. An example of this is a pillow
used to suffocate an individual.
Was Officer Wearing Body Armor? – Select and record the most appropriate code in the space provided.
A responseshould be provided with each officer entry.
1 Yes – The officer was wearing body armor at the time of the assault.
2 No – The officer was not wearing body armor at the time of the assault.
8 Unknown – If it cannot be determined whether or not the officer was wearing body armor at
the time of the assault.
Note: If the response tothe fieldWas Officer Wearing Body Armor? is “yes,” thenthe response to
the fieldDid Body Armor Prevent Serious Injury cannot be “not applicable.”
Did Armor Prevent Serious Injury or Fatality? – Select and record the most appropriate code in the space
provided. A responseshould be provided with each officerentry.
0 Not Applicable – This code is only acceptable if the officer was NOT wearing body armor.
1 Yes – The body armor prevented serious injury or death.
2 No--The body armor did not prevent injury regardless of the reason.
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8 Unknown – Use this code if it is not known whether or not the body armor prevented serious
injury. This code is only acceptable if the officer was wearing body armor or it was unknown
as to whether the officer was wearing body armor.
Note: If the response to the field Was Officer Wearing Body Armor? is “yes,” then the response to
the field Did Body Armor Prevent Serious Injury cannot be “not applicable.”
Did Offender Use Officer's Weapon? – This category pertains to the action that occurred during the
incident. Select and record the most appropriate code in the space provided. A response should
be reflected in every record.
1 Yes – If the offender used the officer’s weapon during the commission of the assault.
2 No – If the offender did not use the officer’s weapon during the commission of the assault.
8 Unknown – If it is unknown as to whether or not the offender used the officer’s weapon during
the commission of the assault.
Note: The “0-not applicable” response is not acceptable for this field.
Was Officer Aware That Offender Had Weapon? – Select and record the most appropriate code in the
space provided. A responseshould be provided with each officer entry.
0 Not Applicable – This field should be used only in those circumstances when the officer is not
aware of the assailant’s weapon until after the assault has taken place.
1 Yes – If the officer was aware prior to the assault that the offender had a weapon.
2 No – If the officer was not aware the offender had a weapon until after the assault was
initiated.
8 Unknown – If it was not known whether the offender had a weapon or not.
Was a Firearm Discharged by the Offender? – This category pertains to the action that occurred during
the incident. Select and record the most appropriate code in the space provided. A response
should be reflected in every record.
1 Yes – If the offender discharged a firearm during the commission of the assault.
2 No – If the offender did not discharge a firearm during the commission of the assault.
8 Unknown – If it is unknown as to whether or not the offender discharged a firearm during the
commission of the assault.
Note: The “0-not applicable” response is not acceptable for this field.
Distance from Officer in Feet (Estimated) – Record the approximate measurement in feet whenever a
firearm is used or a weapon/object is thrown at the officer. If no firearm or thrown object was
used in the incident, this field should contain 000. Distance from Officer in Feet should be
reflected in every record.
Was a Firearm Discharged by the Officer? – Select and record the most appropriate code in the space
provided. A responseshould be provided with each officer entry.
1 Yes – If the officer discharged a firearm during the commission of the assault.
2 No – If the officer did not discharge a firearm during the commission of the assault.
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8 Unknown – If it is unknown as to whether or not the officer discharged a firearm during the
commission of the assault.
Was Offender Injured? – Select and record the most appropriate code in the space provided. A response
should be provided with each offender entry.
1 Yes – If the offender was injured during the assault.
2 No – If the offender was not injured during the assault.
8 Unknown – If it is unknown whether the offender was injured or not.
Extent of Injuries to Offender – Select and record the most appropriate code in the space provided. A
responseshould be provided with each offender entry.
0 Not Applicable – Use ONLYwhen the offender injured field reflects no or unknown.
1 Minor – If the injuries include minor scrapes, abrasions, and bruises.
2 Moderate – If injuries include cuts, broken bones that are not serious in nature, broken teeth,
or those requiring medical attention without need for hospitalization.
3 Serious – If the injuries require hospitalization.
4 Fatal – If the injuries resulted in death.
Time – Using military time, record the time that the incident occurred, estimating where necessary. This
is a four digit numeric field (no colon). See the chart below for assistance identifying the
appropriate time. Time should be reflected in the primary record only.
12 Hour (Standard) Time 24 Hour (Military) Time
12:00AM (Midnight) 0000
1:27 AM 0127
3:48 AM 0348
8:17 AM 0817
12:00 PM (Noon) 1200
2:43 PM 1443
6:07 PM 1807
10:50 PM 2250
Officer’s Experience in Years – Record the experience in years thatthe officer has in law enforcement. If
less than one year, enter 01. Unknown will not be accepted for this field. A response should be
provided with each officer entry. Make sure that the Officer’s Experience in Years is compatible
when compared with his reported age.
Officer’s Age – Record the age of the officer in this field. Unknown will not be accepted for this field. A
responsein years should be provided with each officer entry.
Officer’s Sex – Select and record the appropriate sex code in this field. Unknown will not be accepted in
this field. A responseshould be provided with each officer entry.
Officer’s Race – Select and record the appropriate race code in this field. Unknown will not be accepted
in this field. A responseshould be provided with each officer entry.
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12 Hour (Standard) Time
24 Hour (Military) Time
12:00AM (Midnight)
0000
1:27 AM
0127
3:48 AM
0348
8:17 AM
0817
12:00 PM (Noon)
1200
2:43 PM
1443
6:07 PM
1807
10:50 PM
2250
Offender’s Age – Record the age of the offender in this field. If the offender is older than 99, use 99.
Unknown is acceptable in this field. A responseshould be provided with each offender entry.
Offender’s Sex – Select and record the appropriate sex code in this field. Unknown is acceptable in this
field. A responseshould be provided with each offender entry.
Offender’s Race – Select and record the appropriate race code in this field. Unknown is acceptable in
this field. A responseshould be provided with each offender entry.
Cleared – Record the appropriate code in this field. Cleared should be reflected in the primary record
only.
Y Yes – If the case is cleared.
N No – If the case is not cleared.
FBI LEOKA Packets
After Florida’s annual UCR data is submitted to the national UCR program, the FBI provides a list of
agencies and report numbers that meet specific criteria to request additional information about the
incidents. These incidents are ones that resulted in serious officer injury from the use of a firearm or
knife/cutting instrument (subject to change). Florida’s UCR Program distributes the FBI LEOKA Packet to
each agency with qualifying incidents to be completed and returned directly to the FBI. If it is determined
that a report was initially submitted incorrectly, the agency must contact the Florida UCR Program to
correct the data. See the Data Correction section for information on how to correct previously submitted
data.
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ARREST REPORTING
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ARREST REPORTING
Classification Guidelines
Use the following procedures to submit information regarding persons arrested. The term “arrested” for
the purpose of this program includes persons summoned to appear.
How to Count Arrests
General Rules
a. Arrests are counted per individual person arrested/summoned and NOT per charge. Agencies
report the number of actual “physical” arrests made for offenses that occurred within their
jurisdiction. If multiple charges are placed against an arrested person, only the most serious
charge should be counted. (See the arrest hierarchybelow.)
b. If more than one person is arrested for committing the same offense, report each person
arrested.
c. Arrests of accomplices (aiders, abettors, conspirators, solicitors, accessories, etc.) are reported
according to the offense for which they were involved.
d. When additional charges are placed against a person already in jail, a new arrest is not reported.
As long as an individual is maintained in custody, no additional arrests can be reported. For this
reason, no arrests are reported when additional or new charges are made on someone who is
currentlyincarcerated in a county or state prison.
Who Can Reportan Arrest?
a. The agencywith jurisdictionwhere the offense occurred reportsthearrest(s) for that offense.
b. An agency CANNOT report the arrest of an offender if the ONLY reason for the arrest was an
offense committed in another agency’s jurisdiction.
Example: A sheriff’s department who serves a warrant for an offense that occurred within an
incorporated city does not report the arrest. The agency with jurisdiction over that
incorporated city reports the arrest.
c. An agency CAN report an arrest which was made by another agency if the offense occurred
within the non-arresting agency’s jurisdiction.
d. Warrants issued by the court for contempt, failure to appear, and violation of parole and probation
requiring that the individual be taken into custody again and brought before the court are reported
by the sheriff’s office having jurisdiction over the court. The sheriff’s office reports the arrest
under the appropriate contempt, failure to appear, or violation category rather than the original
arrest charges for which the offender did not appear, etc.
Juveniles
a. For UCR reporting purposes, a juvenile is anyone 17 years of age or younger, even if he/she is
charged or prosecuted as an adult.
b. An arrest should be counted for a juvenile if he/she commits a crime and is taken into temporary
“custody” under such circumstances that if the individual were an adult, an arrest would be
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entered. This holds true even if the juvenile is released to parents, friends, or social agencies. It
is not necessary that official charges be placed with court juvenile authorities.
c. Instances where a juvenile is taken into custody for his/herown protection, where the juvenile has
committed no crime, should not be reported as an arrest.
d. Classify juvenile arrests according to the offense committed.
e. Juveniles who are taken into custody or arrested and then merely warned and released without
being formally chargedare counted as arrested.
Summons / Notice-to-Appear
Issuance of summonses/notices-to-appear should be reported as “physical” arrests as long as ALL of the
following requirements are met:
1. The summons/notice-to-appear must be served on the offender by a law enforcement officer.
Mailed summonses do not qualify.
2. The offender must acknowledge receipt by signature.
3. The summons/notice-to-appear must show a charge.
4. The summons/notice-to-appear must show the date for a judicial hearing or trial.
Note: Issuance of Uniform Traffic Citations (UTCs), even for arrestable offenses, should NOT be
reported as a physical arrest.
Civil Citations
For instances where a qualifying offender commits a UCR reportable offense and is subsequently
issued a Civil Citation, follow these procedures:
1. Report the offense and list it as “Cleared by Exception.”
2. Do NOT report an arrest for the offense.
3. If the offender successfully completes the sanctions of the Civil Citation program, then no
additional action is required.
4. If the offenderdoes NOT successfully complete the sanctions of the Civil Citation program, then
he/she will be taken into custody and an arrest for the original offense iscounted at that time. DO
NOT REPORT THE ORIGINAL OFFENSE AGAIN.
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Arrest Reporting Hierarchy
Part I
Homicide
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter
Negligent Manslaughter
Forcible Sex Offenses
Rape
Sodomy (As of January 1, 2013 offenses of Sodomy shall be reported as RAPE.)
Fondling
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Stalking
Burglary
Larceny/Theft
Pocket Picking
Purse Snatching
Shoplifting
From Motor Vehicle
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories
Theft of Bicycle
Theft from Building
Theft From Coin Operated Machine
All Other
Motor Vehicle Theft
Part II
Kidnapping/Abduction
Arson
Simple Assault
Simple Stalking
Drug/Narcotics Offenses
Drug/Narcotics
Drug/Equipment
Bribery
Embezzlement
Fraud
False Pretenses/Swindling
Credit Card/ATM
Impersonation
Welfare
Wire
Counterfeit/Forgery
Extortion/Blackmail
Intimidation
Prostitution
Non-Forcible Sex Offenses
Sex Offense
Obscenity
Stolen Property (buying, receiving and possessing)
DUI
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism
Gambling
Weapons Violations
Liquor Law Violations
Miscellaneous
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ARREST DEFINITIONS
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HOMICIDE OFFENSES
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter
The killing of one human being by another
Negligent Manslaughter
The killing of another person through negligence
FORCIBLE SEX OFFENSES
Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will, or not forcibly or
against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
Rape
Penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral
penetration by a sex organ of another person, or object, without the consent of the victim.
Sodomy (As of January 1, 2013 offenses of Sodomy shall be reported as RAPE.)
Fondling/Indecent Liberties/Child Molesting
The touching of the private body parts of another person, using either an object or human contact to
commit the act, for the purpose of sexual gratification, forcibly and/or against that person’s will, or not
forcibly or against that person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her
youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental incapacity.
ROBBERY
The taking or attempting to take anything of value under confrontational circumstances from the control,
custody, or care of another person by force, threat of force, or violence, and/or by putting the property
custodian in fear.
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
An unlawful attack by one person upon another where either the offender displays a weapon or the victim
suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of teeth,
possible internal injury, severe lacerations, or loss of consciousness.
AGGRAVATED STALKING
An unlawful attack by one person upon another, after willfully and maliciously or repeatedly stalking that
person; an assault where either the offender displays a weapon, or the victim suffers obvious severe or
aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe
lacerations, or loss of consciousness. This offense is an aggravated assault with the added element of
stalking.
BURGLARY/BREAKING AND ENTERING
The unlawful entry into a building or other structure with the intent to commit a felony or theft.
LARCENY/THEFT OFFENSES
The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession, or constructive
possession, of another person.
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Pocket Picking
The theft of articles from another person’s physical possession by stealth, where the victim usually
does not become immediately aware of the theft.
Purse Snatching
The grabbing or snatching of a purse, handbag, etc., from the physical possession of another person.
If more forceis used than is necessary to take the purse, it is reportedas a Robbery.
Shoplifting
The theft of goods or merchandise exposed for sale by someone other than the victim’s employee.
Theft from Motor Vehicles (Except Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories)
The theft of articles from a motor vehicle regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories
The theft of any part or accessory attached to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner
which would make the part an attachment to the vehicle or necessary for the operation of the vehicle,
regardless of where the vehicle is parked. This category includes theft of vehicle keys, motors,
transmissions, radios, heaters, hubcaps, wheel covers, manufacture’s emblem, license plates, radio
antennas, side-view mirrors, gasoline, tape decks, CB radios, etc.
Theft of Bicycles
The unlawful taking of any bicycle, tandem bicycle, etc., as long as it is not motorized.
Theft from a Building
The theft from within a building which is either open to the general public or where the offender has
legal access.
Theft From Coin Operated Machine or Device
The theft from a machine or device which is operated or activated by the use of a coin or token.
All Other Larceny
All thefts which do not fit any of the definitions of the specific types of larcenylisted above.
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.
KIDNAPPING/ABDUCTION
The unlawful seizure, transportation, and/or detention of a person against his/her will, or of a minor
without the consent of his/her custodial parent(s) or legal guardian.
ARSON
Unlawfully and intentionally damaging, or attempt to damage, any real or personal property by fire or
incendiary device.
SIMPLE ASSAULT
An unlawful physical attack by one person upon another where neither the offender displays a weapon
nor the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of
teeth, possible internal injuries, severe laceration, or loss of consciousness.
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SIMPLE STALKING
An unlawful physical attack by one person upon another after willfully, maliciously, or repeatedly stalking
the person; an assault where neither the offender displays a weapon nor the victim suffers obvious
severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal
injuries, severe laceration, or loss of consciousness. This offense is a simple assault with the added
element of stalking and is only reportable when there is a domestic relationship between the victim and
the offender.
DRUGS/NARCOTICS OFFENSES
Drugs/Narcotics
The unlawful cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, possession, transportation, or
importation of any controlled drug or narcotic.
Drug Equipment
The unlawful manufacture, sale, purchase, possession, or transportation of equipment or devices
used for preparing and/or taking drugs or narcotics.
BRIBERY
The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of anything of value (e.g., a bribery, gratuity or kickback) to
sway the judgment or action of a person in a position of trust and/or influence.
EMBEZZLEMENT
The unlawful misappropriation by an offender to his/her own use or purpose of money, property, or some
other thing of value entrusted to his/her care, custody, or control. This offense involves an
employer/employee relationship where the employee deliberately deceives his/her employer by
dishonestly appropriating money or anythingof value entrusted to him/her for unlawful gain.
Note: The misappropriation of goods must take place while the employee has legal access to the
location and the goods are in his/her care, custody, or control. Cases where the employee enters
his/her place of employment during a time period that the location is closed to customers and
employees and unlawfully removes property should not be classified as Embezzlement or Larceny.
Classify such an offense as Burglary because the employee entered the business during a time
period that the location was closed to both customers and employees and committeda theft.
FRAUD
False Pretenses/Swindling
The intentional misrepresentation of an existing fact or condition, or the use of some other deceptive
scheme or device, to obtain another person’smoney, goods, or other things of value.
Credit Card/ATM
The unlawful use of a creditcard, debit card, or automatic teller machine with fraudulent intent.
Impersonation(Identity theft)
Falsely representing one’s identity or position and acting in the character or position thus unlawfully
assumed to deceive others and thereby gain a profit or advantage, enjoy some right or privilege, or
subject another person or entity to an expense, charge, or liability which would not have otherwise
been incurred.
Welfare
The use of deceitful practices or devices to unlawfully obtain welfare benefits.
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Wire
The use of an electric/electronic communications facility to intentionally transmit a false and/or
deceptive message in furtherance of a fraudulent activity.
COUNTERFEIT/FORGERY
The altering, copying, or imitation of something without authority or right, with the intent to deceive or
defraud by passing the copy or thing altered or imitated as that which is original or genuine; or the selling,
buying, or possession of an altered, copied, or imitated thing with the intent to deceive or defraud.
EXTORTION/BLACKMAIL
Obtaining money, property, or any other thing of value, either tangible or intangible, from another person
through the use or threat of force, misuse of authority, threat of criminal prosecution, or the destruction of
the victim’s reputation or social standing, or through other coercive measures.
INTIMIDATION
To unlawfully place another person in fear of bodily harm through verbal threats without displaying a
weapon or subjecting the victim to actual physical attack.
PROSTITUTION
To unlawfully engage in or promote sexual activities for profit, either by females or males. This may
include:
Prostitution
To unlawfully engage in promiscuous sexual relations for profit, either by males or females.
Operating a House of Prostitution
To own, manage, or operate a dwelling or other establishment for the purpose of providing a place
where prostitution is performed.
Pandering/Pimping/Procuring/Transporting for Prostitution
To solicit, trade for, transport persons for, or otherwise promote prostitution.
NON-FORCIBLE SEX OFFENSES
Unlawful sexual intercourse, sexual contact, or the unlawful behavior or conduct intended to result in
sexual gratification without force or threat of force and where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
This may include:
Incest
Sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein
marriage is prohibited by law.
Indecent Exposure
Exposure by the offender of his/her private body parts to the sight of another person in a lewd or
indecent manner in a public place.
Obscenity
Conduct which by community standards is deemed to corrupt public morals by its indecency and/or
lewdness. This may include:
Obscene Communication/Telephone Call
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To make or transmit a lewd, indecent, or lascivious telephone call or other communications.
Obscene Material/Pornography
To unlawfully manufacture, publish, sell, buy, or possess material (e.g., literature, photographs,
statuettes, etc.) which by community standards is deemed capable of corrupting public morals.
STOLEN PROPERTY – (BUYING, RECEIVING, OR POSSESSING)
Buying, receiving, or possessing any property with the knowledge that it has been unlawfully taken, as by
larceny, burglary, robbery, embezzlement, or fraud.
DUI
Driving or operating a motor vehicle or common carrier while impaired by alcoholic liquor or a
drug/narcotic.
DESTRUCTION/DAMAGE/VANDALISM
The willful and/or malicious destruction, damage, or defacement of public or private property, real or
personal, without the consent of the owner or the person having custody or control of it.
GAMBLING
To unlawfully bet or wager money or something else of value; assist, promote, or operate a game of
chance for money or some other stake; manufacture, sell, purchase, possess, or transport gambling
devices or goods, tamper with the outcome of a sporting event, or contest to gain a gambling advantage;
or possess or transmit wagering information. This includes:
Betting/Wagering
To unlawfully stake money or something else of value on the happening of an uncertain event or on
the ascertainment of a fact in dispute.
Operating/Promoting/Assisting Gambling
To unlawfully promote, operate, or assist in the operation of a game of chance, illegal lottery, or other
gambling activity.
Gambling Equipment – Manufacturing, Selling, Buying, Possessing, or Transporting
To unlawfully manufacture, sell, buy, possess, or transport equipment, devices and/or goods used for
gambling purposes.
Sport Tampering (Except Bribery)
To unlawfully alter, meddle, or otherwise interfere with a sporting contest or event for the purpose of
gaining a gambling advantage.
WEAPONS VIOLATIONS
The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation,
possession, or use of firearms, cutting instruments, explosives, incendiary devices, or other deadly
weapons.
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LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS (Except “Driving Under the Influence”)
The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation,
possession,or use of intoxicating alcoholic beverages.
MISCELLANEOUS
All criminal violations of Florida Statutes that do not fall under any of the defined arrest categories should
be recorded here.
Note: This category includes criminal traffic violations. Also include in this category violations of both
city and county ordinances that are criminal acts supported by Florida Statute. Arrests for failure to
appearand violation of probation should be reported as Miscellaneous Arrestsby the agency that has
jurisdiction over the court.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CIVIL CITATIONS
The below UCR reporting procedures should be followed for instances where a qualifying offender
commits a UCR reportable offense and is subsequently issueda Civil Citation.
1. Report the offense as normal and list it as “Cleared by Exception,”
2. Do NOT report an arrest for the offense.
3. If the offender successfully completes the sanctions of the Civil Citation program, then no
additional action is required.
4. If the offender does NOT successfully complete the sanctions of the Civil Citation program then
he/she will be taken into custodyand an arrest for the original offense is countedat that time. DO
NOT REPORT THE ORIGINAL OFFENSE AGAIN.
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UCR ARREST FORM
96
UCRArrest Form
Arrest Total Number Male Female Male Female Race Race Race Race
Type Arrest Description of Arrests * Juveniles * Juveniles * Adults * Adults * White * Black * Indian * Asian *
1 Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Murder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Forcible Rape 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Forcible Sodomy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Forcible Fondling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Robbery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Aggravated Stalking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 Burglary 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
13 Larceny/Theft 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 Pocket Picking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 Purse Snatching 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 Shoplifting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
17 From Building 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 From Coin Operated Device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
19 From Motor Vehicle 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 Bicycles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
21 Motor Vehicle Parts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
22 All Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
23 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 Kidnap/Abduction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
26 Simple Assault 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
27 Simple Stalking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
28 Drugs/Narcotics Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
29 Drugs/Narcotics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 Drugs/Equipment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
31 Bribery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
32 Embezzlement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
33 Fraud 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
34 False Pretenses/Swindling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
35 Credit Card/ATM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
36 Impersonation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
37 Welfare 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
38 Wire 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
39 Counterfeit/Forgery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
41 Intimidation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
42 Prostitution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
43 Non-Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
44 Sex Offense 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
45 Obscenity 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
46 Buy/Receive/Poss. Stolen Prope 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
47 DUI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
48 Destruction/Damage/Vandalism 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
49 Gambling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
50 Weapons Violations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
51 Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
52 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Form Rules
* The Total Arrests must equal the the sum of the Juvenile and Adult arrests.
* The Total Arrests must equal the sum of the White, Black, Indian, and Asian arrests.
The column sum must equal the column sum for each crime type.
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ArrestType
Arrest Description
Total Numberof Arrests *
MaleJuveniles *
FemaleJuveniles *
MaleAdults *
FemaleAdults *
RaceWhite *
RaceBlack *
RaceIndian *
RaceAsian *
1
Homicide
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Murder
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5 Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Forcible Rape 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 07 Forcible Sodomy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 08 Forcible Fondling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9
Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
Aggravated Assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
Aggravated Stalking
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13 Larceny/Theft 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 Pocket Picking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 015 Purse Snatching 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 016 Shoplifting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 017 From Building 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 018 From Coin Operated Device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 019 From Motor Vehicle 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 020 Bicycles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 021 Motor Vehicle Parts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 022 All Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
23
Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
24
Kidnap/Abduction
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
25
Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
26
Simple Assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
27
Simple Stalking
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
28 Drugs/Narcotics Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
29 Drugs/Narcotics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 030 Drugs/Equipment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
31
Bribery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
32
Embezzlement
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
33 Fraud 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
34 False Pretenses/Swindling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 035 Credit Card/ATM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 036 Impersonation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 037 Welfare 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 038 Wire 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
39
Counterfeit/Forgery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
40
Extortion/Blackmail
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
41
Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
42
Prostitution
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
43 Non-Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
44 Sex Offense 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 045 Obscenity 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
46
Buy/Receive/Poss. Stolen Prop
e 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
47
DUI
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
48
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
49
Gambling
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
50
Weapons Violations
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
51
Liquor Law Violations
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
52
Miscellaneous
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Form Rules
* The Total Arrests must equal the the sum of the Juvenile and Adult arrests.
* The Total Arrests must equal the sum of the White, Black, Indian, and Asian arrests.
The
column sum must equal the
column sum for each crime type.
To manually enter/modify data in the arrest form:
1) Selectthe row to be modified.
2) Select the specific cell(s) and enter the correct number.
3) Selecton the green check on the left of the row to save changes.
Instructions for Completing UCR Crime Reports Arrest Form
Total Number of Arrests – record the total number of individuals arrested for each crime category.
Male Juveniles – record the total number of male juveniles (for UCR reporting, a juvenile is anyone 17
years of age or younger) arrested for each crime category.
Female Juveniles – record the total number of female juveniles (for UCR reporting, a juvenile is anyone
17 years of age or younger) arrested for each crime category.
Male Adults –record the total number of male adults arrested for each crime category. For UCR reporting
purposes, an adult is anyone 18 years of age or older.
Female Adults –record the total number of female adults arrested for each crime category. For UCR
reporting purposes, an adult is anyone 18 years of age or older.
The sum of Juveniles (male and female) and Adults (male and female) must equal the total reflected in
Total Arrests.
Race – Record the total number of offenders arrested by race for each crime category. White, Black,
American Indian, and Asian are the only reportable races.
Note: The total of White, Black, Indian, and Asian must equal to the total reflected in Total Arrested
for each crime category.
Special Instructions
(cid:120) Murder and (Negligent) Manslaughter are sub-categories of Homicide; therefore, Homicide should
equal the sum total of Murder and Manslaughter.
(cid:120) Rape and Fondling are sub-categories of Forcible Sex Offenses; therefore, Forcible Sex Offenses
should equal thesumtotal of Rape and Fondling.
(cid:120) Pocket Picking, Purse Snatching, Shoplifting, From Building, From Coin Operated Device, From
Motor Vehicle, Theft of Bicycle, Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories, and All Other are sub-
categories of Larceny/Theft; therefore, Larceny/Theft should equal the sum total of the previously
listed Larceny Offenses.
(cid:120) Drugs/Narcotics and Drugs/Equipment are sub-categories of Drugs/Narcotics Offenses; therefore,
Drugs/NarcoticsOffensesshould equal thesumtotal of Drugs/Narcoticsand Drugs/Equipment.
(cid:120) False Pretenses/Swindling, Credit Card/ATM, Impersonation, Welfare,and Wire are sub-categories of
Fraud; therefore, Fraud should equal the sum total of the previously listed Fraud Offenses.
(cid:120) Sex Offense and Obscenity are sub-categories of Non-ForcibleSex Offenses, therefore, Non-Forcible
Sex Offensesshould equal the sum total of Sex Offense and Obscenity.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE DATA
99
Introduction
The Florida UCR Program collects data on the employees of law enforcement agencies as of October
31steach year. The date coincides with the FBI’s UCRProgram’s requirements.
FORM
Definitions
Law Enforcement Officers –
Law Enforcement Officers are individuals who ordinarily carry a firearm and a badge, have full
arrest powers, and are paid from governmental funds set aside specifically for sworn law
enforcement representatives.
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Civilian Employees –
Civilian Employees include personnel such as clerks, radio dispatchers, meter attendants,
stenographers, jailers, correctional officers, and mechanics provided they are full-time employees
of the agency.
Process
The link to the form is emailed to each Florida law enforcement agency’s UCR contact in early November
and is due on December 1stof that year.
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HATE CRIME
103 HATE CRIME
Introduction
Prejudice-motivated criminal acts have occurred throughout the country and the state. Crimes motivated
all, or in part, by hate have a tremendous impact on the individual victims, and threaten the democratic
structure of our society. Hate crimes can have a serious emotional impact on the victim and his/her
community, create tensions, and lead to retaliations by others in the group or community, thereby creating
the potential for escalating violence and other criminal incidents. There is a growing national awareness
that specifically focused law enforcement programs and data collection methods can greatly enhance the
success of efforts to decrease the number of prejudice-motivated criminal acts.
The Florida Legislature recognized the seriousness of this issue and passed two laws in 1989 which
address it.
1. Section 877.19, Florida Statute, the Hate Crimes Reporting Act:
(1) SHORT TITLE. —This section may be cited as the “Hate Crimes Reporting Act.”
(2) ACQUISITION AND PUBLICATION OF DATA. — The Governor, through the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement, shall collect and disseminate data on incidents of criminal
acts that evidence prejudice based on race, religion, ethnicity, color, ancestry, sexual
orientation, or national origin. All law enforcement agencies shall report monthly to the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement concerning such offenses in such form and in such
manner as prescribed by rules adopted by the department. Such information shall be
compiled by the department and disseminated upon request to any local law enforcement
agency, unit of local government, or state agency.
(3) LIMITATION ON USE AND CONTENT OF DATA. — Such information is confidential and
exempt from s. 119.07(1). Data required pursuant to this section shall be used only for
research or statistical purposes and shall not include any information that may reveal the
identity of an individual victim of a crime.
(4) ANNUAL SUMMARY. —The Attorney General shall publish an annual summary of the data
required pursuant to this section.
Statute Summary
This statute establishes Hate Crime reporting requirements for FDLE, all law enforcement
agencies, and the Attorney General. It also establishes bias motivations.
(cid:120) FDLEis required to collect and disseminate Hate Crime data.
(cid:120) All law enforcement agencies are required to report Hate Crime offense data monthly to
FDLE.
(cid:120) The Attorney General is required to publish an annual summary of Hate Crime offense
data.
(cid:120) Bias motivations: race, religion, ethnicity, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, and national
origin.
2. Section 775.085, Florida Statute, states:
(1)(a) The penalty for any felony or misdemeanor shall be reclassified as provided in this subsection if
the commission of such felony or misdemeanor evidences prejudice based on the race, color, ancestry,
ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, homeless status, or advanced age of the victim:
1. A misdemeanor of the second degree is reclassified to a misdemeanor of the first degree.
2. A misdemeanor of the first degree isreclassified to a felony of the third degree.
3. A felony of the third degree is reclassified to a felony of the second degree.
4. A felony of the second degree is reclassified to a felony of the first degree.
5. A felony of the first degree is reclassified to a life felony.
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(b) As used in paragraph (a), the term:
1. “Advanced age” means that the victim is older than 65 years of age.
2. “Homeless status” means that the victim:
a. Lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; or
b. Has a primary nighttime residence that is:
(I) A supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary
living accommodations; or
(II) A public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular
sleeping accommodation for human beings.
(2) A person or organization that establishes by clear and convincing evidence that it has been coerced,
intimidated, or threatened in violation of this section has a civil cause of action for treble damages, an
injunction, or any other appropriate relief in law or in equity. Upon prevailing in such civil action, the
plaintiff may recover reasonable attorney fees and costs.
(3) It is an essential element of this section that the record reflects that the defendant perceived, knew,
or had reasonable grounds to know or perceive that the victim was within the class delineated in this
section.
* Homeless Status was added in 2010 as a bias motivation.
Statute Summary
This statute reclassifies the penalty for any felony or misdemeanor offense that is evidenced to be
a Hate Crime. It also adds and defines three bias motivations.
(cid:120) AddedBias Motivations: homeless status, mental/physical disability, and advanced age
3. Federal Hate Crime Statistics Act
In 1990, the United States Congress recognized the seriousness of prejudice-motivated criminal acts and
passed similar legislation. The federal Hate Crimes Statistics Act (28 U.S.C. § 534 § “[Sec. 1.]), requires
the U.S. Attorney General to collect and publish Hate Crime data.
The Federal Hate Crimes Statistics Act states:
“…(1) Under the authority of section 534 of title 28, United States Code, the Attorney General
shall acquire data, for each calendar year, about crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice
based on race, gender and gender identity, [emphasis added] religion, disability, sexual
orientation, or ethnicity, including where appropriate the crimes of murder, non-negligent
manslaughter; forcible rape; aggravated assault, simple assault, intimidation; arson; and
destruction, damage or vandalism of property.
“(2) The Attorney General shall establish guidelines for the collection of such data including the
necessary evidence and criteria that must be present for a finding of manifest prejudice and
procedures for carrying out the purposes of this section….”
Statute Summary:
This statute establishes Hate Crime collection requirements at the federal level. It also adds two Bias
Motivations.
(cid:120) AddedBias Motivations: gender and gender identity
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Hate Crime
Definition
To satisfy both the Florida and Federal Hate Crime statutes, a Hate Crime shall be defined as:
A committed or attempted criminal act by any person or group of persons against a person or the
property of another person or group, which in any way constitutes an expression of hatred toward
the victim because of his/her personal characteristics. Personal characteristics include
race/color, gender/gender identity, religion, ethnicity/ancestry/national origin, sexual orientation,
advanced age, mental/physical disability, or homeless status.
Determination
Law enforcement officers must rely on their investigative judgment, as well as use probable cause
standards, to assist in determining whether a specific incident constitutes a Hate Crime. For a law
enforcement officer to label an incident as a Hate Crime, two factors must be present.
1. A criminal act must have been committed or attempted AND
2. The criminal act must have been motivated by hatred/bias.
Ifit has been established that a criminal act has been committed or attempted, then the motivation behind
the act is the key element in determining whether an incident is a Hate Crime. The mention of a
prejudiced remark (e.g., racial slur) does not necessarily make a criminal incident a Hate Crime any more
than the absence of such a remark makes it a non-Hate Crime.
Hate Crime Determination Process
It is recommended that agencies use a two-tier determination process when considering
whether an incident is a Hate Crime or not. The first tier would consist of the
responding/reporting officers’ observations and report. The second tier would involve
additional consideration by a supervisor or detective/investigator.
First Tier Responding Officer’s Responsibilities
The responding officer is responsible for understanding the elements of a hate crime and bringing any
crimes that are suspected of being bias motivated to the attention of the second tier. Any indication of a
bias motivationissufficient to prompt a review of the incident by the second tier.
The FBI (2015 Hate Crime Manual) recommends the following factors be considered by the reporting
officer in making a determination of a possible hate crime.
(cid:120) Is the motivation of the alleged offender known?
(cid:120) Was the incident known to have been motivated by racial, religious, disability, sexual orientation,
ethnic, gender, gender identity, homelessness, or advanced age bias?
(cid:120) Does the victim perceive the action of the offender to have been motivated by bias?
(cid:120) Is there no clear other motivation for the incident?
(cid:120) Were any racial, religious, disability, sexual orientation, ethnic, gender, gender identity,
homelessness, or advanced agebias remarks made by the offender?
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(cid:120) Were there any offensive symbols, words, or acts which are known to represent a hate group or
other evidence of bias against the victim’s group?
(cid:120) Did the incident occur on a holiday or other day of significance to the victim’s or offender’s group?
(cid:120) What do the demographics of the area tell you about the incident?
Second Tier Judgment Officer’s/Unit’s Responsibilities
This second level review makes the final determination of whether the incident was a hate crime. This
reviewcan be completed by either an individual or a group, but all members of the second level should be
specially trained “experts” on bias/hate crimes. All facts of the case must be carefully examined, using
strict criteria, to clearly determine ahate crime.
The FBI (2015 Hate Crime Manual) states that “For an incident to be reported as a hate crime, sufficient
objective facts must be present to lead a reasonable and prudent person to conclude that the offender’s
actions were motivated, in whole or in part, by bias.” The FBI also suggests the following questions be
used to determineifthe incident was a hate crime.
(cid:120) Is the victim a member of a specific race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender,
gender identity, homeless, or advanced age?
(cid:120) Was the offender of a different race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender
identity than the victim? For example, the victim was African American and the offender was
white.
(cid:120) Would the incident have taken place if the victim and offender were of the same race, religion,
disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity?
(cid:120) Were biased oral comments, written statements, or gestures made by the offender which
indicated offender’s bias? For example, the offender shouted a racial or ethnic epithet at the
victim.
(cid:120) Were bias-related drawings, markings, symbols, or graffiti left at the crime scene, e.g., a swastika
was painted on the door of a synagogue, mosque, or LGBT Center.?
(cid:120) Were certain objects, items, or things that indicate bias used, e.g., the offenders wore white
sheets with hoods covering their faces; a burning cross was left in front of the victim’s residence?
(cid:120) Is the victim a member of a specific group which is overwhelmingly outnumbered by other
residents in the neighborhood where the victim lives and the incident took place?
(cid:120) Was the victim visiting a neighborhood where previous hate crimes had been committed because
of race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity and where
tensions remained high against victim’s group?
(cid:120) Have several incidents occurred in the same locality, at or about the same time, and were the
victims all of the same race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender
identity?
(cid:120) Does a substantial portion of the community where the crime occurred perceive that the incident
was motivated by bias?
(cid:120) Was the victim engaged in activities related to his or her race, religion, disability, sexual
orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity? For example, the victim was a member of the
NAACP or participated in an LGBT Pride celebration.
(cid:120) Did the incident coincide with a holiday or a date of particular significance relating to a race,
religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity, e.g., Martin Luther King
Day, Rosh Hashanah, or the Transgender Day of Remembrance?
(cid:120) Was the offender previously involved in a similar hate crime or is a hate group member?
(cid:120) Were there indications that a hate group was involved? For example, a hate group claimed
responsibility for the crime or was active in the neighborhood.
(cid:120) Does a historically-established animosity exist between the victim’s and offender’s groups?
(cid:120) Is this incident similar to other known and documented cases of bias, particularly in this area?
Does it fit a similar modus operandi to these other incidents?
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(cid:120) Has this victim been previously involved in similar situations?
(cid:120) Are there other explanations for the incident, such as a childish prank, unrelated vandalism, etc.?
(cid:120) Did the offender have some understanding of the impact his or her actions would have on the
victim?
Data Submission
To maintain minimal impact on Florida’s local law enforcement agencies, FDLE’s UCR Program has
developed the Florida Hate Crime Statistical Reporting System. The System contains both the Florida
Hate Crime Report form and the Florida No Hate Crime Report form. These forms are accessible to all
agencies via the UCRInput System.
When a Hate Crime incident occurs, the local agency should complete the Florida Hate Crime Report
Form and submit it to FDLEwithin the following month.
Law enforcement agencies may have months in which a Hate Crime does not occur in their jurisdiction.
For these months, Florida’s UCR program requires agencies to submit no-activity/zero reports to the
program. These no-activity/zero reports should be submitted monthly.
See the Florida Hate Crime Statistical Reporting System section for more detailed information about
completingtheseforms and submitting theirdata.
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Hate Crime Offense Reporting Requirements
How Hate Crime Offenses are Counted
The Hate Crime Collection follows a similar offense hierarchy as the UCR Program. For every Hate
Crime incident, only the highest-ranking offense is reported. After the highest-ranking offense for an
incident is identified, the following methods are used for establishing crime (offense) counts:
1. Murder (Criminal Homicide), Forcible Rape, Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Intimidation,
and Human Trafficking* (both Commercial Sex Acts and Involuntary Servitude). One crime is
counted for each victim reflected. Both committed AND attempted Forcible Rape, Aggravated
Assault, Simple Assault, Intimidation, and Human Trafficking (both Commercial Sex Acts and
Involuntary Servitude) offenses should be recorded.
NOTE: Attempted Murder should be counted as Aggravated Assault. There should be
no incidents of attempted Murder counted as Murder.
2. Robbery, Larceny-Theft, Arson*, and Destruction/Damage/Vandalism are property crimes. One
crime is counted per incident, regardless of the number of victims reflected. Both committed AND
attempted Robbery, Larceny-Theft, Arson, and Destruction/Damage/Vandalism offenses should
be recorded.
3. Burglary is also a property crime. One Burglary is counted for each premise. Both committed
AND attempted Burglary offenses should be recorded.
4. One Motor Vehicle Theft is counted for each stolen vehicle. Both committed AND attempted
Motor Vehicle Theft offenses should be recorded.
*Human Trafficking and Arson offenses are not subject to the hierarchy and arereported for each incident
where it is determined to have occurred.
Reporting Hierarchy
1. Murder (Criminal Homicide)
2. Rape
3. Robbery
4. Aggravated Assault
5. Burglary
6. Larceny-Theft
7. Motor Vehicle Theft
8. Simple Assault
9. Intimidation
10. Destruction/Damage/Vandalism
Always report the following crimes in addition to the highest of the first seven crimes on the hierarchy.
Arson
Human Trafficking, Commercial Sex Acts
Human Trafficking, Involuntary Servitude
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Offense Definitions
1. Murder (Criminal Homicide)
Definition: the killing of one human being by another, motivated by hate.
General Rule: Any death due to a fight, argument, quarrel, assault, commission of a crime, or by
premeditated design.
Special Instructions: Attempted Murder offenses areclassified as Aggravated Assaults.
Count one offense per victim.
Important Note: If the Offense Code of Murder is applied, at least one Victim Type must be
“I = Individual” or the record will be rejected as in error per FBI specifications.
Example: A man who belongs to a white supremacist group decides to go out and kill the first black
person he sees. He fatally stabs a 72 year old black man on the side of the road.
2. Rape
Definition: penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or
oral penetration by a sex organ of another person or object, without the consent of the victim,
motivated by hate.
Special Instructions: This definition includes either sex of victim or offender and instances where the
victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical
incapacity (including due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age. Physical
resistance is not required on the part of the victim to demonstrate lack of consent.
Count one offense per victim.
Important Note: If the Offense Code of Rape is applied, at least one Victim Type must be “I =
Individual” or the record will berejected as in error per FBI specifications.
Example: A man sexually assaults a lesbian woman due to his hatred of lesbians.
3. Robbery
Definition: the taking or attempting to take anything of value under confrontational circumstances
from the control, custody, or care of another person by force, threat of force, violence, and/or
by putting the property custodian in fear, motivated by hate.
Special Instructions: Count one offense per incident.
Example: A man who has Anti-Islamic ideologies confronts the Muslim owner of a convenience store
because the victim is Muslim. He then forcefully takesgoods and money.
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4. Aggravated Assault
Definition: an unlawful attack by one person upon another where either the offender displays a
weapon or the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent
broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of
consciousness, motivated by hate.
Special Instructions: Attempted Murder offenses areclassified as Aggravated Assaults.
Count one offense per victim.
Important Note: If the Offense Code of Aggravated Assault is applied, at least one Victim
Type must be “I = Individual” or the record will be rejected as in error per FBI specifications.
Example:A group of homophobic men wait outside of a bar known to cater to gay men, in anticipation
of the bar’s closing. The group physically attacks men leaving the bar, causing many broken
bones, severe wounds, and deep bruises to seven bar patrons.
5. Burglary
Definition: the unlawful entry into a building or other structure with the intent to commit a felony or
theft, motivated by hate.
General Rule: Report as one offense any unlawful entry or attempted forcible entry to any dwelling,
house, attached structure, public building, shop, office, factory, storehouse, apartment, house
trailer, warehouse, mill, barn, other building, ship, or railroad car. For Hate Crime reporting
purposes, if there is apparent unlawful entry and the offender has not completed an act, or
the actions or intent of the offender are unknown, it is reported as a Burglary. Any time there
is an uncertainty as to why entry was made to a structure, it should be reported as a Burglary
for Hate Crime reporting purposes. A structure for Hate Crime reporting purposes is defined
as a permanently affixed building, which has four walls, a roof, and is capable of being
closed. The unlawful entry of a tent, camping trailer, mobile home on a sales lot, etc., is
classified as a Larceny. This would also apply to a house under construction that is not
capable of being closed.
When determining if a theft from a hotel room should be reported as a Burglary or a Larceny,
the investigating officer’s findings are an important part of correctly classifying this offense. If
the officer believes that a hotel employee who had legal access to the room was involved, it
is classified as a Larceny. If a hotel employee does not appear to be involved, it is classified
as a Burglary. If the actions or intent of the offender are unknown, it isreported as a Burglary.
Special Instructions: Count one offense per premises.
Example: A group of individuals with Anti-White ideologies go looking for a white family to steal from.
They thenbreak into the home of a white family while the owners were out and take high-end
electronics including televisions, game consoles, and audio equipment.
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6. Larceny-Theft
Definition: the unlawful taking, carrying, leading or riding away of property from the possession, or
constructive possession, of another person, motivated by hate.
Special Instructions: Fraud and Embezzlement offenses are NOT counted as Larceny.
Count one offense per incident.
Example: A woman takes all of the possessions of a man living on the street due to her hatred
toward homeless persons.
7. Motor Vehicle Theft
Definition: theft of a motor vehicle, motivated by hate.
Special Instructions: In order to be considered a motor vehicle, the vehicle must fit into one of the
following categories:
Automobile: self-propelled vehicle designed for the purpose of transporting a small number of
individuals. (Examplesincludecar, sedan, coupe, station wagon, etc.)
Truck/Bus: self-propelled vehicle designed to carry loads or passengers. Also include those
4-wheeled vehicles paneled on the sides that may have a side or rear door. The
vehicle may be designed to carry cargo or passengers inside. Include in this category
those vans customized but on a regular chassis. (Examples include dump trucks,
pickups, semi-tractor (trailer if attached), all enclosed panel vehicles, utility vehicles,
self-propelled motor homes, etc.)
Motorcycle: two or three wheeled framed vehicle propelled by an internal-combustion
engine. (Examples include field bikes, racing bikes, motor scooters, mini-bikes,
mopeds, etc.)
Other Motor Vehicle: any self-propelled object used for the purpose of transporting
passengers or cargo on land (not rails or water) that does not fit in one of the above
categories will fall into this category. (Examples include golf carts, dune buggies, go-
carts, ATVs, snowmobiles, swamp buggies, etc.)
Bicycles, non-motorized scooters, farm and construction equipment, boats, jet-skis,
snow-mobiles, planes, motorized wheelchairs, etc. are NOT considered motor
vehicles. The theft of these items should becounted as Larceny.
Example: A group of young adults that hate the elderly, target a retirement community. The group
breaks into and steals three cars from the resident parking area due to their bias against the
elderly.
8. Simple Assault
Definition: an unlawful physical attack by one person upon another where neither the offender
displays a weapon nor the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving
apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injuries, severe laceration, or loss of
consciousness, motivated by hate.
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Special Instructions: if the offender uses or displays any weapon other than hands, fists, feet, or
teeth the offense is recorded as an Aggravated Assault. Likewise, if the victim suffers a
severe or aggravated bodily injury (broken bones, loss of teeth, internal injuries, severe
laceration, or loss of consciousness) the offenses isrecorded as an Aggravated Assault.
Important Note: If the Offense Code of Simple Assault is applied, at least one Victim Type
must be “I = Individual” or the record will be rejected as in error per FBI
specifications.
Example: A protestor at a Pride event slaps a transgender activist because the protestor hates
people who are transgender.
9. Intimidation
Definition: to unlawfully place another person in fear of bodily harm through verbal threats without
displaying a weapon or subjecting the victim to an actual physical attack, motivated by hate.
Special Instructions: Intimidation includes, but is not limited to, the following offenses/incidents:
(cid:120) Disorderly conduct/breach of peace;
(cid:120) Applying unlawful standards, procedure, or intimidating qualified voters;
(cid:120) Corruptly influencing voting by coercion, menace, threat, or corruption
Important Note: If the Offense Code of Intimidation is applied, at least one Victim Type must
be “I = Individual” or the record will be rejected as in error per FBI specifications.
Example:After months of threats, an autistic employee fears for his well-being. A co-worker has been
making threats of physical violence against the individual based on a hatred of the mentally-
disabled.
10. Destruction/Damage/Vandalism
Definition: the willful and/or malicious destruction, damage, or defacement of public or private
property, real or personal, without the consent of the owner or the person having custody or
control of it, motivated by hate.
Example: A group of people vandalized and damaged a religious Temple due to their hatred of
Buddhists.
Arson
Definition: the unlawful and intentional damage, or attempt to damage, of any real or personal
property by fire or incendiary device, motivated by hate.
Example: An Anti-Semiticman sets fire to a Synagogue due to his hatred of Jewish people.
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Human Trafficking, Commercial Sex Acts
Definition: inducing a person by force, fraud, or coercion to participate in commercial sex acts, or in
which the person induced to perform such act(s) has not attained 18 years of age, motivated
by hate.
Important Note: If the Offense Code of Human Trafficking, Commercial Sex Acts is applied, at
least one Victim Type must be “I = Individual” or the record will be rejected as in error
per FBI specifications.
Example: A group of individuals form a gang that hates people from Costa Rica. They kidnap a
Costa Rican woman and force her into prostitution.
Human Trafficking, Involuntary Servitude
Definition: the obtaining of a person(s) through recruitment, harboring, transportation, or provision,
and subjecting such person by force, fraud, or coercion into involuntary servitude, peonage,
debt bondage, or slavery, motivated by hate. (Not includingcommercial sex acts.)
Important Note: If the Offense Code of Human Trafficking, Involuntary Servitude applied, at
least one Victim Type must be “I = Individual” or the record will be rejected as in error
per FBI specifications.
Example: A group of farmers transporting Hispanic workers fail to bring the workers to City A. The
farmers force the workers to tend their land in City B in exchange for transportation to City A
at some future, undetermined point in time. The farmer’s actions result from their hatred
towards Hispanics.
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Florida Hate Crime Statistical Reporting System
The Florida Hate Crime Statistical Report Form was originally created and implemented in 1989. In 2014
the form underwent a complete redesign to: 1) ensure Florida’s compliance with changes/additions made
to the national Hate Crime data collection standards and data codes and 2) to maintain statewide
uniformity of data submissions. The redesign also allows agencies to submit Hate Crime data to FDLE
electronically.
The current version of the Florida Hate Crime Statistical Report Form can be accessed from the UCR
reporting system. It requires auser account and CJNet access to access the form.
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Hate Crime Reporting Entry Point
The entry point provides access tothe Hate Crime Report Form and the No Hate Crime Reported Form.
Hate Crime ReportForm
The Florida Hate Crime Statistical Report form consists of 96 separate fields that are made up of both
free-text and drop-down menus. The fields are grouped into six (6) sections based on the type of
information they collect. Fields marked with an * are required and must have the appropriate data
provided. Instructions for each section begin on page 120. A table with field values starts on page 124.
Form Sections
Agency Information – identifying information about the agency (jurisdiction) where the Hate Crime
occurred.
Submitter Information – contact information of the person completing/submitting the form.
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Incident Information – general information about the nature of the incident.
Victim Information – information about the incident victim(s). Only the fields for the first victim are
required. For incidents with multiple victims, the form contains fields for up to three (3)
victims.
Property Information – information for any property that was stolen, damaged, and/or recovered
during the incident.
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Offender Information - information about the incident offender(s). For incidents with multiple
offenders, the form contains fields forup to three (3) offenders.
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No Hate Crime Report Form
The No Hate Crime Report form consists of seven (7) fields that are made up of free-text, drop-down
menus, and selection boxes. All fields are mandatory.
Agency Information – identifying information about the agency (jurisdiction) where No Hate Crime was
reported.
Submitter Information – contact information of the person completing/submitting the form.
No Report Information- month(s) and year no hate crime were reported
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Form Fields (by section)
Agency Information
Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) & Agency Name (Required) – ORI number, the unique 9-
character number assigned to every agency by the FBI and the agency’s name. The
agency’s name and ORI must be selected from the dropdown menu.
Note: Please use caution when choosing your agency from the drop-down menu as
multiple agencies will appear, and it is easy to choose the wrong one.
Submitter Information
Name (Required) – name of the person completing/submitting the form.
Title (Required) – agency title of the person completing/submitting form.
Phone Number (Required) – work phone number of the person completing/submitting form.
Email (Required) – work email of the person completing submitting form.
Incident Information
Record Type (Required) – drop-down options are Add, Delete, or Modify.
Add – submitting a new incident
Delete – deleting a previously submitted incident
Modify – updating a previously submitted incident
Case/Incident Number (Required) –agency case/incident identifying number for incident.
Incident Date (Required) – the date the incident occurred. Must be in YYYYMMDD date format
without dashes or slashes.For example, July 4, 2019 is entered as 20190704.
Incident Time (Required) – the time the incident occurred or was reported. Military time drop
down menu, round to the closest hour. If it happened at 2:15 pm or 14:15 then it should
be submitted as 14:00 hrs. Conversely, if the incident time was 3:39 PM or 15:39 submit
it as 16:00. If the incident time was 4:30 PM (16:30), submit it as 17:00.
Number of Offenses (Required) – the total number of offenses occurring during incident. Enter
numbers only. See How Hate Crimes are Counted section of the manual to determine
how many offenses occurred.
Offense Code (Required) – the offense committed during this incident. Select the appropriate
offense from the drop-down list. See the Offense Definitions section to select the correct
offense.
Location Code (Required) – description of the location where the incident occurred. Select the
appropriate location from the drop-down list.
Bias Motivation (Required) – the type of bias/hate which motivated the offender(s) to commit the
offense. Select the appropriate bias motivation from the drop-down list.
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Indicators (Required) – the evidence/circumstances indicating this was a Hate Crime. Select the
appropriate indicator from the drop-down list.
Activities (Required) – the action taken by the offender(s), NOT the offense committed. Select
the appropriate activity type from thedrop-down list.
Symbols (Required) – the symbol, icon, emblem, or insignia either worn or rendered by the
offender(s). Select the appropriate symbol from the drop-down list.
Weapon (Required) – the weapon used/displayed by the offender(s). Select the highest weapon
on the weapon hierarchyused/displayed during the incident from the drop-down list.
Victim Information
Victim Number (Required) –Select either 1, 2, or 3 from the drop-down list. If there are more than
three (3) victims for a Hate Crime incident, please contact the UCR Program for instructions.
Type (Required) –the type of victim. Select the appropriate victim type from the drop-down list.
Race (Required) – the race of the victim. Selectthe appropriate race from the drop-down list.
Sex (Required) –the sex of the victim. Select the appropriate sex from the drop-down list.
Age (Required) – age of the victim. If the victim is a person, enter their age in whole years. If the
victim is less than one-year-old, enter “00.” If the victim’s age is unknown, enter “U.” If
the victim is not a person, enter “N.”
Residency (Required) – where the victim lives (not their address). Select the appropriate
residency from the drop-down list.
Knew Offender (Required) – did the victim know the offender? Select the appropriate option from
the drop-down list.
Injury (Required) –was the victim injured? Select the appropriate injury level from the drop-down
list.
Religion (Required) – religion of the victim. Select the appropriate religion from the drop-down
list.
Sexual (Required) – sexual orientation of the victim. Select the appropriate sexual orientation
from the drop-down list.
National Origin–national origin of the victim. Type the Nation of Victim’s Origin if known.
Is there Additional Victim information?
Yes or No option. When yes is selected, a second Victim Information section will appear
that must be completed before the form can be submitted. When no is selected, it
indicates the conclusion of the Victim Information section.
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Property Information
Status – the status of the property being entered. Select the appropriate property status from the
drop-down list.
Stolen – property that was stolen.
Recovered – stolen property that was recovered.
Stolen/Recovered – property that was stolen AND recovered.
Damaged/Destroyed – property that was damaged or destroyed (vandalism).
Value Stolen/Damaged – the value of the property (estimated by the victim) that was stolen or the
amount of damage done to property (estimated by the victim) that was
damaged/destroyed. Enter the whole dollar amount without decimal points or dollar signs
($).
Value Recovered – the value of any stolen property that was recovered, less any damage. Enter
the whole dollar amount without decimal points or dollar signs ($).
Offender Information
Number - offender number. Select either 1, 2, or 3 from the drop-down list. If there are more
than three (3) offenders for a Hate Crime incident, please contact the UCR
Program for instructions
Race – the race of the offender. Select the appropriate race from the drop-down list.
Sex –the sex of the offender. Select the appropriate sex from the drop-down list.
Age – age of the offender. Enter the offender’s age in whole years. If the offender is less than
one-year-old, enter “00.” If the offender’s age is unknown, enter “U.”
Residency – where the offender lives (not their address). Select the appropriate residency from
the drop-down list.
Drugs/Alcohol? – were drugs/alcohol involved in the incident? Select either “Yes,” “No,” or “Unk”
from the drop-down list.
Acted As – did the offender act as an individual or a member of a group? Select the appropriate
option from the drop-down list.
If Group, Specify – if the offender acted as a member of a group, specify which group (e.g., KKK,
Black Panthers, Neo-Nazis, MS13, Bloods, Crips, etc.)
Arrested? – was the offender arrested?
Arrest # – if the offender was arrested, enter the agency arrest number for the arrest. Can be an
agency incident/case number or any other arrest-specific number.
OBTS # – if the offender was arrested, enter the Offender Based Tracking System (OBTS)
number for the arrest (if known).
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Is there Additional Offender information?
Yes or No option. When yes is selected a second Offender Information section will
appear that must be completed before the form can be submitted. When no is selected,
it indicates the conclusion of the Offender Information section.
Command Buttons
Submit Information – submits the form directly into FDLE’s database for hate crime.
Upon successful completion of a hate crime incident, an automated email will be sent to the email
address provided in the submitter information section. This email will come from
HateCrimes@fdle.state.fl.us and will contain the data that was submitted. The email will serve as both
confirmation of receiptand record of data submitted for the agency to retain.
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Hate Crime Form Field Table
Field
Field Name Type Length Options Restrictions Description
Must include full
free
Agency ORI 9 n/a 9-character ORI Agency's 9-character ORI
text
(FL0XXXXXX)
Agency free
n/a n/a n/a Agency's name
Name text
free
Sub Name n/a n/a n/a Name of person completing form
text
free
Sub Title n/a n/a n/a Title of person completing form
text
free Phone number of person
Sub Phone n/a n/a n/a
text completing form
free
Sub email n/a n/a n/a Email of person completing form
text
A - Add
drop
Record Type down 1 D-Delete n/a
menu
M-Modify
Case /
free Agency's case or incident number
Incident n/a n/a n/a
text for this report
Number
Date must be in
Incident free
n/a n/a the YYYYMMDD Date incident occurred
Date text
format
Military time,
Incident free numbers only
4 n/a Time incident occurred
Time text without colon
(2245)
Number of free Number of offenses for this
3 n/a Numbers only
Offenses text incident
01-Murder
02-Rape
03-Robbery
04-Aggravated
Assault
05- Burglary
06-Larceny-Theft
07-Motor Vehicle
drop Theft
Offense
Code down 2 08- Arson n/a Offense committed during incident
menu
09-Simple Assault
10-Intimidation
11–Destruction /
Damage / Vandalism
12-Human
Trafficking,
Commercial Sex Acts
13-Human
Trafficking, Involuntary
Servitude
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Field Name
FieldType
Length
Options
Restrictions
Description
Agency ORI
freetext
9
n/a
Must include full9-character ORI(FL0XXXXXX)
Agency's 9-character ORI
AgencyName
freetext
n/a
n/a
n/a
Agency's name
Sub Name
freetext
n/a
n/a
n/a
Name of person completing form
Sub Title
freetext
n/a
n/a
n/a
Title of person completing form
Sub Phone
freetext
n/a
n/a
n/a
Phone number of personcompleting form
Sub email
freetext
n/a
n/a
n/a
Email of person completing form
Record Type
dropdownmenu
1
A - Add
n/a
D-Delete
M-Modify
Case /IncidentNumber
freetext
n/a
n/a
n/a
Agency's case or incident numberfor this report
IncidentDate
freetext
n/a
n/a
Date must be inthe YYYYMMDDformat
Date incident occurred
IncidentTime
freetext
4
n/a
Military time,numbers onlywithout colon(2245)
Time incident occurred
Number ofOffenses
freetext
3
n/a
Numbers only
Number of offenses for thisincident
OffenseCode
dropdownmenu
2
01-Murder
n/a
Offense committed during incident
02-Rape
03-Robbery
04-AggravatedAssault
05- Burglary
06-Larceny-Theft
07-Motor VehicleTheft
08- Arson
09-Simple Assault
10-Intimidation
11–Destruction /Damage / Vandalism
12-HumanTrafficking,Commercial Sex Acts
13-HumanTrafficking, InvoluntaryServitude
Field
Field Name Type Length Options Restrictions Description
01–Air / Bus / Train
Terminal
02–Bank / Savings
and Loan
03 – Bar / Night Club
04–Church /
Synagogue / Temple
05–Commercial /
Office Building
06-Construction Site
07-Convenience
Store
08–Department /
Discount Store
09-Drug Store / Dr.’s
Office / Hospital
10– Field / Woods
11–Government /
Public Building
12–Grocery /
Supermarket
13-Highway / Road /
Alley / Street
14– Hotel / Motel / etc.
15– Jail / Prison
drop
Location down 2 16– Lake / Waterway n/a Location type where incident
Code occurred
menu 17-Liquor Store
18-Parking Lot /
Garage
19-Rental Storage
Facility
20–Residence /
Home
21– Restaurant
23–Service / Gas
Station
24-Specialty Store
(TV, Fur, etc.)
25– Other / Unknown
37–Abandoned /
Condemned Structure
38-Amusement Park
39–Arena / Stadium /
Fairgrounds / Coliseum
40-ATM Separate
from Bank
41-Auto Dealership
New / Used
42–Camp /
Campground
44-Daycare Facility
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Field Name
FieldType
Length
Options
Restrictions
Description
LocationCode
dropdownmenu
2
01–Air / Bus / TrainTerminal
n/a
Location type where incidentoccurred
02–Bank / Savingsand Loan
03 – Bar / Night Club
04–Church /Synagogue / Temple
05–Commercial /Office Building
06-Construction Site
07-ConvenienceStore
08–Department /Discount Store
09-Drug Store / Dr.’sOffice / Hospital
10– Field / Woods
11–Government /Public Building
12–Grocery /Supermarket
13-Highway / Road /Alley / Street
14– Hotel / Motel / etc.
15– Jail / Prison
16– Lake / Waterway
17-Liquor Store
18-Parking Lot /Garage
19-Rental StorageFacility
20–Residence /Home
21– Restaurant
23–Service / GasStation
24-Specialty Store(TV, Fur, etc.)
25– Other / Unknown
37–Abandoned /Condemned Structure
38-Amusement Park
39–Arena / Stadium /Fairgrounds / Coliseum
40-ATM Separatefrom Bank
41-Auto DealershipNew / Used
42–Camp /Campground
44-Daycare Facility
Field
Field Name Type Length Options Restrictions Description
45–Dock / Wharf /
Freight / Modal
Terminal
46 - Farm Facility
47-Gambling Facility /
Casino
48-Industrial Site
49-Military Installation
50– Park / Playground
51-Rest Area
52-School-College /
University
53-School-
Elementary /
Secondary
54-Shelter-Mission /
Homeless
55-Shopping Mall
56-Tribal Lands
57-Community Center
11-Anti-White
12-Anti-Black or
African American
13-Anti-American
Indian / Alaska Native
14-Anti-Asian
15-Anti-Multiple
Races, Group
16-Anti-Native
Hawaiian or Other
Pacific Islander
21-Anti-Jewish
22-Anti-Catholic
23-Anti-Protestant
drop
Bias 24-Anti-Islamic
down 2 n/a Motivation for incident
Motivation (Muslim)
menu
25-Anti-Other
Religion
26-Anti-Multiple
Religions, Group
27-Anti-Atheism /
Agnosticism
28-Anti-Mormon
29-Anti-Jehovah’s
Witness
31-Anti-Arab
32-Anti-Hispanic or
Latino
33-Anti-Other Race /
Ethnicity / Ancestry
41-Anti-Gay (Male)
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Field Name
FieldType
Length
Options
Restrictions
Description
45–Dock / Wharf /Freight / ModalTerminal
46 - Farm Facility
47-Gambling Facility /Casino
48-Industrial Site
49-Military Installation
50– Park / Playground
51-Rest Area
52-School-College /University
53-School-Elementary /Secondary
54-Shelter-Mission /Homeless
55-Shopping Mall
56-Tribal Lands
57-Community Center
BiasMotivation
dropdownmenu
2
11-Anti-White
n/a
Motivation for incident
12-Anti-Black orAfrican American
13-Anti-AmericanIndian / Alaska Native
14-Anti-Asian
15-Anti-MultipleRaces, Group
16-Anti-NativeHawaiian or OtherPacific Islander
21-Anti-Jewish
22-Anti-Catholic
23-Anti-Protestant
24-Anti-Islamic(Muslim)
25-Anti-OtherReligion
26-Anti-MultipleReligions, Group
27-Anti-Atheism /Agnosticism
28-Anti-Mormon
29-Anti-Jehovah’sWitness
31-Anti-Arab
32-Anti-Hispanic orLatino
33-Anti-Other Race /Ethnicity / Ancestry
41-Anti-Gay (Male)
Field
Field Name Type Length Options Restrictions Description
42-Anti-Lesbian
43-Anti-Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, or
Transgender (Mixed
Group)
44-Anti-Heterosexual
45-Anti-Bisexual
51-Anti-Physical
Disability
52-Anti-Mental
Disability
61-Anti-Male
62-Anti-Female
71-Anti-Transgender
72-Anti-Gender
Nonconforming
81-Anti-Eastern
Orthodox (Russian,
Greek, Other)
82-Anti-Other
Christian
83-Anti-Buddhist
84-Anti-Hindu
85-Anti-Sikh
Anti-Advanced Age
(65+)
Anti-Homeless
Anti-National Origin
01-Words
02-Symbols
03-Gestures
04-Series of Events
drop
What indicated incident was a
Indicators down 2 05– Holiday / Date n/a
Hate Crime
menu
06-Recent Public
Focus
07-Neighborhood
Change
99– Other
01-Break Window
02-Destroy
Landscape
03-Burn Cross
drop
04-Damage Symbol
Activities down 2 n/a Activities of the offender(s)
menu 05-Phone Threat
06-Mail Threat
07-Verbal Threat
08- Animal/Parts
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Field Name
FieldType
Length
Options
Restrictions
Description
42-Anti-Lesbian
43-Anti-Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual, orTransgender (MixedGroup)
44-Anti-Heterosexual
45-Anti-Bisexual
51-Anti-PhysicalDisability
52-Anti-MentalDisability
61-Anti-Male
62-Anti-Female
71-Anti-Transgender
72-Anti-GenderNonconforming
81-Anti-EasternOrthodox (Russian,Greek, Other)
82-Anti-OtherChristian
83-Anti-Buddhist
84-Anti-Hindu
85-Anti-Sikh
Anti-Advanced Age(65+)
Anti-Homeless
Anti-National Origin
Indicators
dropdownmenu
2
01-Words
n/a
What indicated incident was aHate Crime
02-Symbols
03-Gestures
04-Series of Events
05– Holiday / Date
06-Recent PublicFocus
07-NeighborhoodChange
99– Other
Activities
dropdownmenu
2
01-Break Window
n/a
Activities of the offender(s)
02-DestroyLandscape
03-Burn Cross
04-Damage Symbol
05-Phone Threat
06-Mail Threat
07-Verbal Threat
08- Animal/Parts
Field
Field Name Type Length Options Restrictions Description
09-Brand/Tattoo
10-Blood
11-Spit
12– Defecate / Urinate
13-Graffiti
14-Wear Hoods /
Special Clothing
99-Other
01–Colors / Gang
Sign
02-Swastika
drop
03-Ritualistic Symbols worn/displayed by
Symbols down 2 n/a
offender(s)
menu 04-Other Religious
05– Political / Slogan
99-Other
00-NA
01-Handgun
02-Rifle
03-Shotgun
04-Firearm
05–Knife / Cutting
Instrument
06-Blunt Instrument
07–Hands / Fists /
drop
Weapon Feet
down 2 n/a Weapon used by offender(s)
Type menu 08-Poison
09-Explosives
10– Fire / Incendiary
11–Threat /
Intimidation
12-Simulated
Weapon
13-Drugs
88-Unknown
99-Other
1
drop
Victim Which victim’sinformation is being
down 1 2 n/a
Number provided
menu
3
I = Individual
B = Business
drop
Victim Type down 1 F = Financial Institution n/a Type of victim
menu G = Government
R = Religious
Organization
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Field Name
FieldType
Length
Options
Restrictions
Description
09-Brand/Tattoo
10-Blood
11-Spit
12– Defecate / Urinate
13-Graffiti
14-Wear Hoods /Special Clothing
99-Other
Symbols
dropdownmenu
2
01–Colors / GangSign
n/a
Symbols worn/displayed byoffender(s)
02-Swastika
03-Ritualistic
04-Other Religious
05– Political / Slogan
99-Other
WeaponType
dropdownmenu
2
00-NA
n/a
Weapon used by offender(s)
01-Handgun
02-Rifle
03-Shotgun
04-Firearm
05–Knife / CuttingInstrument
06-Blunt Instrument
07–Hands / Fists /Feet
08-Poison
09-Explosives
10– Fire / Incendiary
11–Threat /Intimidation
12-SimulatedWeapon
13-Drugs
88-Unknown
99-Other
VictimNumber
dropdownmenu
1
1
n/a
Which victim’sinformation is beingprovided
2
3
Victim Type
dropdownmenu
1
I = Individual
n/a
Type of victim
B = Business
F = Financial Institution
G = Government
R = ReligiousOrganization
Field
Field Name Type Length Options Restrictions Description
O = Other
U = Unknown
00-N/A
W - White
B - Black
I-American Indian /
drop Alaska Native
Victim Race down 2 n/a Race of victim
A – Asian
menu
P-Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander
M-Group of Multiple
Races
U-Unknown
00-N/A
drop
Victim Sex down 2 M– Male n/a Sex of victim
menu
F – Female
Age listed as
whole number
free
Victim Age 2 n/a 00-99, U - Age of Victim
text
Unknown, N -
N/A
0-N/A
1– City
drop
Victim
down 1 2– County n/a Where victim lives currently
Residency
menu
3– Florida
4-Out-of-State
0-N/A
Knew drop 1-Yes
down 1 n/a Victim knew the offender
Offender menu 2-No
8-Unknown
0-None
Victim drop 1-Minor
down 1 n/a Level of victim injury
Injured menu 2-Serious
3-Fatal
N-N/A
C-Catholic
P - Protestant
drop
Victim
down 1 J-Jewish n/a Victim's religion
Religion
menu
I-Islam
H-Hindu
O -Other
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Field Name
FieldType
Length
Options
Restrictions
Description
O = Other
U = Unknown
Victim Race
dropdownmenu
2
00-N/A
n/a
Race of victim
W - White
B - Black
I-American Indian /Alaska Native
A – Asian
P-Native Hawaiian /Pacific Islander
M-Group of MultipleRaces
U-Unknown
Victim Sex
dropdownmenu
2
00-N/A
n/a
Sex of victim
M– Male
F – Female
Victim Age
freetext
2
n/a
Age listed aswhole number00-99, U -Unknown, N -N/A
Age of Victim
VictimResidency
dropdownmenu
1
0-N/A
n/a
Where victim lives currently
1– City
2– County
3– Florida
4-Out-of-State
KnewOffender
dropdownmenu
1
0-N/A
n/a
Victim knew the offender
1-Yes
2-No
8-Unknown
VictimInjured
dropdownmenu
1
0-None
n/a
Level of victim injury
1-Minor
2-Serious
3-Fatal
VictimReligion
dropdownmenu
1
N-N/A
n/a
Victim's religion
C-Catholic
P - Protestant
J-Jewish
I-Islam
H-Hindu
O -Other
Field
Field Name Length Options Restrictions Description
Type
0-N/A
Victim drop 1-Homosexual
down 1 n/a Victim's sexual orientation
Sexual menu 2-Heterosexual
3-Bisexual
Victim
free
National n/a n/a n/a Country victim is from originally
text
Origin
1-Stolen n/a
drop 2-Recovered
Property
down 1 Status of victim property
Status 3-Stolen/Recovered
menu
9-
Damaged/Destroyed
Numeric value
only, whole
free
ValueStolen n/a n/a number amounts Value of property stolen/damaged
text
with no decimals
or dollar sign
Numeric value
only, whole
Value free
n/a n/a number amounts Value of property recovered
Recovered text
with no decimals
or dollar sign
1
drop
Offender Which offender information is
down 1 2 n/a
Number being provided
menu
3
00-N/A
W - White
B - Black
I-American Indian /
drop Alaska Native
Offender
down 2 n/a Offender race
Race A - Asian
menu
P-Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander
M-Group of Multiple
Races
U-Unknown
H-Hispanic or Latino
N-Not Hispanic or
drop Latino
Offender down 1 M-Group of Multiple n/a Offender ethnicity
Ethnicity menu Ethnicities
U-Unknown
B - Blank
00-N/A
drop
Offender
down 1 n/a Offender sex
Sex menu M-Male
F -Female
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Field Name
FieldType
Length
Options
Restrictions
Description
VictimSexual
dropdownmenu
1
0-N/A
n/a
Victim's sexual orientation
1-Homosexual
2-Heterosexual
3-Bisexual
VictimNationalOrigin
freetext
n/a
n/a
n/a
Country victim is from originally
PropertyStatus
dropdownmenu
1
1-Stolen
n/a
Status of victim property
2-Recovered
3-Stolen/Recovered
9-Damaged/Destroyed
ValueStolen
freetext
n/a
n/a
Numeric valueonly, wholenumber amountswith no decimalsor dollar sign
Value of property stolen/damaged
ValueRecovered
freetext
n/a
n/a
Numeric valueonly, wholenumber amountswith no decimalsor dollar sign
Value of property recovered
OffenderNumber
dropdownmenu
1
1
n/a
Which offender information isbeing provided
2
3
OffenderRace
dropdownmenu
2
00-N/A
n/a
Offender race
W - White
B - Black
I-American Indian /Alaska Native
A - Asian
P-Native Hawaiian /Pacific Islander
M-Group of MultipleRaces
U-Unknown
OffenderEthnicity
dropdownmenu
1
H-Hispanic or Latino
n/a
Offender ethnicity
N-Not Hispanic orLatino
M-Group of MultipleEthnicities
U-Unknown
B - Blank
OffenderSex
dropdownmenu
1
00-N/A
n/a
Offender sex
M-Male
F -Female
Field
Field Name Length Options Restrictions Description
Type
Age listed as
whole number
Offender free
2 n/a 00-99, U - Offender Age
Age text
Unknown, N -
N/A
0-N/A
1-City
drop
Offender
down 1 2-County n/a Where offender lives currently
Residency
menu
3-Florida
4-Out-of-State
1-Yes
drop
Offender
down 1 2-No n/a Were drugs/alcohol involved
Drugs
menu
8-Unknown
1-Individual If 2 -Group
drop member is
Offender down 1 2-Group Member selected, must Offender acted as
Acted As
menu specify group in
8-Unknown
next field
free If acted as Group Member, specify
If Group n/a n/a n/a
text which group
Offender drop 1-Yes n/a
down 1 Was this offender arrested
Arrested menu 2-No
Arrest free
n/a n/a n/a Arrest number for this offender
Number text
OBTS free
n/a n/a n/a OBTS number for this offender
Number text
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Field Name
FieldType
Length
Options
Restrictions
Description
OffenderAge
freetext
2
n/a
Age listed aswhole number00-99, U -Unknown, N -N/A
Offender Age
OffenderResidency
dropdownmenu
1
0-N/A
n/a
Where offender lives currently
1-City
2-County
3-Florida
4-Out-of-State
OffenderDrugs
dropdownmenu
1
1-Yes
n/a
Were drugs/alcohol involved
2-No
8-Unknown
OffenderActed As
dropdownmenu
1
1-Individual
If 2 -Groupmember isselected, mustspecify group innext field
Offender acted as
2-Group Member
8-Unknown
If Group
freetext
n/a
n/a
n/a
If acted as Group Member, specifywhich group
OffenderArrested
dropdownmenu
1
1-Yes
n/a
Was this offender arrested
2-No
ArrestNumber
freetext
n/a
n/a
n/a
Arrest number for this offender
OBTSNumber
freetext
n/a
n/a
n/a
OBTS number for this offender
CARGO THEFT
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Introduction
Due to the significant economic impact cargo theft has on the United States economy, and the potential
for use by terrorist organizations, H.R. 3199, the “USA Patriot Improvement and Re-authorization Act of
2005,” was mandated by Congress on March 9, 2006. The Act requires the Attorney General to “take the
steps necessary to ensure that reports of cargo theft collected by Federal, state, and local officials are
reflected as a separate category in the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting system…” In response to this
mandate, the FBI CJIS Advisory Policy Board approved a definition for Cargo Theft in December 2006. It
was developed, not as a legal definition for prosecutorial purposes, but to capture the essence of the
national cargo theft crime problem and its negative effect on the economy of the United States. The legal
elements of knowledge and intent were intentionally omitted. For UCR purposes, Cargo Theft is defined
as follows:
Cargo Theft is the criminal taking of any cargo including, but not limited to, goods, chattels, money, or
baggage that constitutes, in whole or in part, a commercial shipment of freight moving in commerce,
(cid:120) from any pipeline system, railroad car, motor truck, or other vehicle, or
(cid:120) from any tank or storage facility, station house, platform, or depot, or
(cid:120) from any vessel or wharf, or
(cid:120) from any aircraft, air terminal, airport, aircraft terminal, or air navigation facility, or
(cid:120) from any intermodal container, intermodal chassis, trailer, container freight station, warehouse,
freight distribution facility, or freight consolidation facility.
For purposes of this definition, cargo shall be deemed as moving in commerce at all points between the
point of origin and the final destination, regardless of any temporary stop while awaiting transshipment or
otherwise.
This manual is intended to assist law enforcement agencies in reporting incidents of cargo theft to
Florida’s UCR Program and is heavily based on the 2013 FBI Cargo Theft Manual. It addresses policy,
the types of offenses that constitute a cargo theft incident, how to identify a cargo theft, and guidelines for
reporting cargo theft.
Florida Statutes that pertain to Cargo Theft
Section 812.014(2)(a)(2)– Theft
If the property stolen is cargo valued at $50,000 or more that has entered the stream of interstate or
intrastate commerce from the shipper’s loading platform to the consignee’s receiving dock.
Section 812.014(2)(b)(2) – Theft
If the property stolen is cargo valued at less than $50,000 that has entered the stream of interstate or
intrastate commerce from the shipper’s loading platform to the consignee’s receiving dock.
Cargo Theft Incidents and Offenses
Participation in the Cargo Theft data collection requires law enforcement to report certain facts about
each criminal incident that comes to their attention within their jurisdiction. In most cases, officers capture
the data through an incident report form they complete when a crime is first reported. In other instances,
officers collect data via a mobile terminal that interfaces with their department’s records management
system (RMS). See Florida Cargo Theft Input Instructions for how to complete and submit a Cargo Theft
Report Form.
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Cargo Theft No Incidents Reports
Law enforcement agencies may have months in which a Cargo Theft does not occur in their jurisdiction.
For these months, Florida’s UCR program requires agencies to submit no-activity/zero reports to the
program. These no-activity/zero reports should be submitted monthly. See Florida Cargo Theft Input
Instructionsfor how to complete and submita No Cargo Theft Report Form.
Definition of a Cargo Theft Incident
Cargo Theft is defined as “the criminal taking of any cargo.” This includes physical theft as well as cyber
theft and documentation fraud, where the ownership, destination, or contents of a cargo shipment is
altered. Additionally, many incidents of cargo theft involve employees. With regard to Cargo Theft, the
UCR Program defines an incident as one or more offenses committed by the same offender, or group of
offenders, at the same time and place. Application of the concept determines whether the crimes should
be reported as individual incidents or as a single incident comprised ofmultiple offenses.
The Concept of Same Time and Place
The concept of Same Time and Place is based on the premise that if the same person or group of
persons committed more than one crime at the time and space intervals separating them were
insignificant, all of the crimes make up a single incident. Normally, the offenses must have occurred
during an unbroken time period and at the same or adjoining location(s). However, incidents can also be
comprised of offenses that by their nature involve continuing criminal activity by the same offender(s) at
different times and places, as long as law enforcement deems the activity to constitute a single criminal
transaction.
Example: Over a period of 18 months, an employee used the Internet to gain unauthorized access to the
shipping records for Company ABC. The employee then obtained corporate credit card information and
pre-paid the freight fees for a shipment of imported wines. Via computer, the suspect illegally diverted the
shipment to an alternate address.
Classifying Offenses
Cargo Theft is not considered an offense by itself but rather a classification of a UCR-reportable offense.
When an incident meets the requirements of Cargo Theft reporting, all UCR-reportable offenses that
occurred during the incident should be included on the Cargo Theft report form, ignoring the UCR
Summary Hierarchy Rule.
Example: A tractor-trailer is transporting a load of lumber (valued at $10,000) from a saw mill in north
Georgia to a home improvement store’s distribution center in south Florida. While stopped at a truck stop
on the interstate, an offender rapes and murders the truck driver and steals the tractor-trailer (valued at
$100,000) and its load. Two days later the offender is located and arrested, and the tractor-trailer and
lumber are both located in central Florida.
Record an offense of Murder on the UCR Offense Report and record an Arrest for Murder on the
UCR Arrest Report. A Cargo Theft report form would be completed for the incident listing the
offenses of Murder, Rape, and Motor Vehicle Theft. The property information would include both
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stolen and recovered values of $10,000 worth of Building Materials (lumber) and $100,000 worth
of Truck (tractor-trailer).
Cargo Theft Offenses
The following table lists the Cargo Theft offenses. At least one of these offenses must be present within
an incident in order to be considered a Cargo Theft incident. The definitions of each of these offenses can
be found below.
Cargo Theft Offense
Robbery
Extortion/Blackmail
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
Larceny/Theft Offenses
Theft From Building
Theft From Motor Vehicle
All Other Larceny
Motor Vehicle Theft
Fraud Offenses
False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game
Credit Card/Automated Teller Machine Fraud
Impersonation
Wire Fraud
Embezzlement
Bribery
UCR Offenses
The following table lists all of the UCR offenses that can be reported in conjunction with the Cargo Theft
offenses listed above.
Law enforcement should classify and report offenses after the preliminary confirmation of a call for service
or a complaint establishes that a Cargo Theft crime was, in fact, committed. Agencies should record only
offenses known to law enforcement, not the findings of a court, coroner, jury, or prosecutor.
UCR Offense
Homicide Offenses
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter
Negligent Manslaughter
Kidnapping/Abduction
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Cargo Theft Offense
Robbery
Extortion/Blackmail
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
Larceny/Theft Offenses
Theft From Building
Theft From Motor Vehicle
All Other Larceny
Motor Vehicle Theft
Fraud Offenses
False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game
Credit Card/Automated Teller Machine Fraud
Impersonation
Wire Fraud
Embezzlement
Bribery
UCR Offense
Homicide Offenses
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter
Negligent Manslaughter
Kidnapping/Abduction
Sex Offenses
Rape
Sodomy
Sexual Assault with an Object
Fondling
Incest
Statutory Rape
Assault Offenses
Aggravated Assault
Simple Assault
Intimidation
Robbery
Arson
Extortion/Blackmail
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
Larceny/Theft Offenses
Pocket Picking
Purse Snatching
Shoplifting
Theft From Building
Theft From Coin-Operated Machine or Device
Theft From Motor Vehicle
Theft From Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories
All Other Larceny
Motor Vehicle Theft
Counterfeiting/Forgery
Fraud Offenses
Fraud Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game
Credit Card/Automated Teller Machine Fraud
Impersonation
Welfare Fraud
Wire Fraud
Embezzlement
Stolen Property Offenses
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
Drug/Narcotic Offenses
Drug/Narcotic Violations
Drug Equipment Violations
Pornography/Obscene Material
Gambling Offenses
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Sex Offenses
Rape
Sodomy
Sexual Assault with an Object
Fondling
Incest
Statutory Rape
Assault Offenses
Aggravated Assault
Simple Assault
Intimidation
Robbery
Arson
Extortion/Blackmail
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
Larceny/Theft Offenses
Pocket Picking
Purse Snatching
Shoplifting
Theft From Building
Theft From Coin-Operated Machine or Device
Theft From Motor Vehicle
Theft From Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories
All Other Larceny
Motor Vehicle Theft
Counterfeiting/Forgery
Fraud Offenses
Fraud Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game
Credit Card/Automated Teller Machine Fraud
Impersonation
Welfare Fraud
Wire Fraud
Embezzlement
Stolen Property Offenses
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
Drug/Narcotic Offenses
Drug/Narcotic Violations
Drug Equipment Violations
Pornography/Obscene Material
Gambling Offenses
Betting/Wagering
Operating/Promoting/Assisting Gambling
Gambling Equipment Violations
Sports Tampering
Prostitution Offenses
Prostitution
Assisting or Promoting Prostitution
Purchasing Prostitution
Bribery
Weapon Law Violations
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking –Commercial Sex Acts
Human Trafficking – Involuntary Servitude
Cargo Theft Offense Definitions
There are 13 Cargo Theft offense categories. The offense categories are listed below. Each entry
includes the following information:
(cid:120) Cargo Theft offense name
(cid:120) Definition
(cid:120) General Rules (where applicable)
(cid:120) Special Instructions (where applicable)
(cid:120) Example
Robbery
Definition: The taking or attempting to take anything of value under confrontational circumstances
from the control, custody, or care of another person by force or threat of force or violence
and/or putting the victim in fear of immediate harm.
General Rule: Because some types of assault contain elements of the crime of Robbery, an assault
should not be reported as a separate crime as long as it was performed in furtherance of the
Robbery. However, if the injury results in death, a Homicide offense must also be reported.
Special Instructions: The victims of a robbery include not only those persons and other entities
(businesses, financial institutions, etc.) from whom property was taken, but also those
persons toward whom the robber(s) directed force or threat of force in perpetrating the
offense. Therefore, although the primary victim in a bank robbery would be the Financial
Institution, the teller toward whom the robber pointed a gun and made a demand should also
be reported as a victim. Carjackings are robberies in which a motor vehicle is taken through
force or threat of force. Report onlya Robbery, not a Motor Vehicle Theft.
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Betting/Wagering
Operating/Promoting/Assisting Gambling
Gambling Equipment Violations
Sports Tampering
Prostitution Offenses
Prostitution
Assisting or Promoting Prostitution
Purchasing Prostitution
Bribery
Weapon Law Violations
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking –Commercial Sex Acts
Human Trafficking – Involuntary Servitude
Example: Four men wearing ski masks conducted armed robbery at a trucking facility. Two of the
men held the guards at gunpoint while the other two men jumped into an idling truck nearby
and drove off with the cargo.
Extortion/Blackmail
Definition: To unlawfully obtain money, property, or any other thing of value, either tangible or
intangible, through the use or threat of force, misuse of authority, threat of criminal
prosecution, threat of destruction of reputation or social standing, or through other coercive
means.
Example: Two individuals worked for Company Y, loading and unloading cargo. Employee A
discovered that Employee B was using drugs on the job. Employee A threatened to reveal his
drug use to their employer. As payment for keeping silent, Employee A demanded a partial
shipment of plasma TVs.
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
Definition: The unlawful entry into a building or other structure with the intent to commit a felony or a
theft.
General Rule: A forced entry is where force of any degree or a mechanical contrivance of any kind
(e.g., a passkey or skeleton key) is used to unlawfully enter a building or other structure. An
unforced entry is one where the unlawful entry is achieved without force through an unlocked
door or window.
Example: Five suspects entered a slow-moving freight train, which was transporting cargo from the
freight yard to numerous destinations. The suspects used various tools to break into the
shipping containers. The merchandise was then thrown off the train and accomplices on the
ground gathered the stolen merchandise.
Larceny-Theft Offenses
Definition: The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or
constructive possession of another person.
Theft From a Building
Definition: A theft from within a building which is either open to the general public or to which the
offender has legal access.
Example: A man works at XYZ trucking company. He returns to the trucking warehouse after
working hours and takes five boxes of products.
Theft from a Motor Vehicle
Definition:The theft of articles from a motor vehicle, locked or unlocked.
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Example: A truck driver stopped at a truck stop for a short break and exited, leaving the vehicle
unattended. A short time later, the driver returned to the vehicle and discovered the cargo
missing from the box truck.
Theft All Other Larceny
Definition:All thefts that do not fit any of the definitions of the specific categories of Larceny/Theft
listed above or those that are not applicable to cargo theft.
Example: Unknown suspects entered the terminal grounds of Carrier XYZ by cutting a section of
the fence. The suspects then broke into a loaded unattached trailer and removed the
cargo.
Motor Vehicle Theft
Definition:The theft of a motor vehicle.
General Rule: A motor vehicle is a self-propelled vehicle that runs on the surface of land and not on
rails and that fits one of the following property descriptions:
Automobiles – sedans, coupes, station wagons, convertibles, taxicabs, sport utility vehicles, or
other similar motor vehicles that serve the primary purpose of transporting people.
Buses – motor vehicles that are specifically designed (but not necessarily used) to transport
groups of people on a commercial basis.
Recreational Vehicles – motor vehicles that are specifically designed (but not necessarily used) to
transport people and also provide them temporary lodging for recreational purposes.
Trucks – motor vehicles that are specifically designed (but not necessarily used) to transport
cargo.
Other Motor Vehicles – any other motor vehicles, e.g., motorcycles, motor scooters, trail bikes,
mopeds, snowmobiles, or golf carts.
Example: The owner/driver of a tractor trailer stopped at a post office to check his mail, leaving the
vehicle running and unlocked. When he returned, both the rig and cargo were gone.
Fraud Offenses
Definition: The intentional perversion of the truth for the purpose of inducing another person or other
entity in reliance upon it to part with somethingof value or to surrender a legal right.
False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game
Definition: The intentional misrepresentation of existing fact or condition or the use of some other
deceptive scheme or device to obtain money, goods, or other things of value.
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Example: A group of people get together and convince Company ABC that they are a legitimate
shipping company and able to provide services at a price lower than other competing
shipping companies. They arrive at Company ABC, load products onto their truck, and
leave to deliver the products to Company ABC’s distribution center. The products are
never delivered.
Credit Card/Automated Teller Machine
Definition: The unlawful use of a credit (or debit) card or automated teller machine for fraudulent
purposes.
Example:An employee of Company ABC obtained corporate credit card information and pre-paid
the freight fees for a shipment of imported wines.
Impersonation
Definition: Falsely representing one’s identity or position and acting in the character or position
thus unlawfully assumed to deceive others and thereby gain a profit or advantage, enjoy
some right or privilege, or subject another person or entity to an expense, charge, or
liability that would not have otherwise been incurred.
Example: A man posing as an indirect air employee picked up a truck and trailer from a
consolidation facility, which was slated for delivery to an airport sorting center.
Wire Fraud
Definition: The use of an electric or electronic communications facility to intentionally transmit a
false and/or deceptive message in furtherance of a fraudulent activity.
Example: An employee of Company XYZ used his office computer to divert a shipment of
imported goods to an alternate address.
Embezzlement
Definition:The unlawful misappropriation by an offender to his/her own use or purpose of money,
property, or some other thing of value entrusted to his/her care, custody, or control.
Example: An air cargo worker stole a shipment of military supplies from an all-cargo aircraftwhich
was scheduled for delivery to military personneloversees.
Bribery
Definition: The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of anything of value (e.g., a bribe, gratuity,
or kickback) to sway the judgment or action of a person in a position of trust or influence.
Example: The driver of an 18-wheeler accepted a bribe to “look the other way” while his load of
cargo was being “stolen.”
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Location Codes
This data element is used to report the type of location/premises where each offense in an incident took
place.
The UCR Program recognizes that for many incidents, there is more than one possible choice for
reporting a location. Therefore, law enforcement personnel should use their best judgment in reporting
location type after investigating the crime and considering the circumstances surrounding the location and
the offender’s intent during the commission of the crime.
Because the geographic location of an incident is not always the same as the functional location of the
incident, the UCR Program relies on agencies to report the most appropriate location type. For example,
if an offense occurs at an elementary school playground during school hours, the location should be
classified as School-Elementary/Secondary. But, if the offense occurred at the same physical location on
a Saturday afternoon when the school is not operating and the public are allowed to use the facility for
recreational purposes, Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) would be equally correct in classifying the
location as Park/Playground.
Sometimes agencies can determine the location by the offender’s intent during the commission of the
crime. For example, if the offender chose to commit a robbery during a church service held at a public
facility routinely used for basketball games, agencies should choose to classify the location as
Church/Synagogue/Temple/Mosque since the building was being used for a public religious activity at the
time the crime was committed.
Location Description
Buildings or structures which are completed but have been
abandoned by the owner and are no longer being used.
NOTE: This value does not include vacant rental property.
Abandoned/Condemned Structure
LEAs should use the data value that best describes the
property in question, e.g., vacant rental house should be
classified as Residence/Home; vacant convenience store that
is for rent should be classified as Convenience Store, etc.
Air/Bus/Train Terminal Airports; bus, boat, ferry, or train stations and terminals
Indoor or outdoor, permanent or temporary, commercial
Amusement Park
enterprises that offer rides, games, and other entertainment
Open-air or enclosed amphitheater-type areas designed and
Arena/Stadium/Fairgrounds/Coliseum used for the presentation of sporting events, concerts,
assemblies, etc.
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Location
Description
Abandoned/Condemned Structure
Buildings or structures which are completed but have beenabandoned by the owner and are no longer being used.NOTE: This value does not include vacant rental property.LEAs should use the data value that best describes theproperty in question, e.g., vacant rental house should beclassified as Residence/Home; vacant convenience store thatis for rent should be classified as Convenience Store, etc.
Air/Bus/Train Terminal
Airports; bus, boat, ferry, or train stations and terminals
Amusement Park
Indoor or outdoor, permanent or temporary, commercialenterprises that offer rides, games, and other entertainment
Arena/Stadium/Fairgrounds/Coliseum
Open-air or enclosed amphitheater-type areas designed andused for the presentation of sporting events, concerts,assemblies, etc.
Machines that provide the ability to make deposits and/or
withdrawals using a bank card; ATM machines located inside a
mall or store.
ATM Separate from Bank
NOTE: LEAs should use Bank/Savings and Loan if the ATM is
located at a banking facility.
Businesses specifically designed for selling new and used
motor vehicles.
Auto Dealership New/Used
NOTE: This also includes the parking lots and garages of these
facilities.
Other financial institutions, whether in a separate building or
inside of anther store.
Bank/Savings and Loan
NOTE: This does not include payday lender type businesses.
Establishments primarily for entertainment, dancing, and the
Bar/Nightclub
consumption of beverages
Areas used for setting up camps, including tent and
Camp/Campground
recreational vehicle campsites
Church/Synagogue/Temple/Mosque Buildings for public religious activities, meetings, or worship
Commercial/Office Building Establishments that pertain to commerce and trade
Public locations where members of a community gather for
group activities, social activities, public information, and other
purposes; they may sometimes be open for the whole
Community Center
community or for specialized groups within the greater
community; Christian community center; Islamic community
center; Jewish community center; youth clubs, etc.
Construction Site All buildings/locations that are under some type of construction
Establishments primarily for convenience shopping, e.g., stores
Convenience Store
that include the sale of other items as well as gasoline
Facilities that provide short-term supervision, recreation, and/or
meals for adults or children during the daytime or at night;
Daycare Facility
respite care facilities for seniors or for physically or mentally
challenged individuals
Establishments that are considered department stores and that
sell a wide range of goods; Target, Wal-Mart, etc.
Department/Discount Store
NOTE: This does not include shopping malls.
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ATM Separate from Bank
Machines that provide the ability to make deposits and/orwithdrawals using a bank card; ATM machines located inside amall or store.NOTE: LEAs should use Bank/Savings and Loan if the ATM islocated at a banking facility.
Auto Dealership New/Used
Businesses specifically designed for selling new and usedmotor vehicles.NOTE: This also includes the parking lots and garages of thesefacilities.
Bank/Savings and Loan
Other financial institutions, whether in a separate building orinside of anther store.NOTE: This does not include payday lender type businesses.
Bar/Nightclub
Establishments primarily for entertainment, dancing, and theconsumption of beverages
Camp/Campground
Areas used for setting up camps, including tent andrecreational vehicle campsites
Church/Synagogue/Temple/Mosque
Buildings for public religious activities, meetings, or worship
Commercial/Office Building
Establishments that pertain to commerce and trade
Community Center
Public locations where members of a community gather forgroup activities, social activities, public information, and otherpurposes; they may sometimes be open for the wholecommunity or for specialized groups within the greatercommunity; Christian community center; Islamic communitycenter; Jewish community center; youth clubs, etc.
Construction Site
All buildings/locations that are under some type of construction
Convenience Store
Establishments primarily for convenience shopping, e.g., storesthat include the sale of other items as well as gasoline
Daycare Facility
Facilities that provide short-term supervision, recreation, and/ormeals for adults or children during the daytime or at night;respite care facilities for seniors or for physically or mentallychallenged individuals
Department/Discount Store
Establishments that are considered department stores and thatsell a wide range of goods; Target, Wal-Mart, etc.NOTE: This does not include shopping malls.
Separate facility with platforms at which trucks, ships, or trains
load or unload cargo.
Dock/Wharf/Freight/Modal Terminal
NOTE: This does not include cargo bays attached to a
department store or shopping mall. LEAs should classify theses
as Department/Discount Store or Shopping mall, respectively.
Medical supply companies and buildings; stores that are
Drug Store/Doctor’s Office/Hospital primarily considered pharmacies; veterinary practices,
veterinary hospitals, and medical practices
Facilities designed for agricultural production or devoted to the
raising and breeding of animals, areas of water devoted to
aquaculture, and/or all building or storage structures located
Farm Facility there; grain bins.
NOTE: LEAs should classify the house on a farm as
Residence/Home.
Areas that are primarily open fields or wooded areas.
Field/Woods
NOTE: This does not include parks.
Indoor or outdoor facilities used to legally bet on the uncertain
Gambling Facility/Casino/Race Track
outcome of games of chance, contests, and/or races
Buildings primarily used for local, state, or federal offices or
Government/Public Building
public businesses
Grocery/Supermarket Establishments primarily used for buying/selling food items, etc.
Open public ways for the passage of vehicles, people, and
Highway/Road/Alley/Street/Sidewalk
animals
Other temporary lodgings.
Hotel/Motel/Etc.
NOTE: This does not include campgrounds or recreational
vehicle parks.
Active manufacturing locations, factories, mills, plants, etc.,
specifically designed for the manufacturing of goods.
Industrial Site
NOTE: This does not include abandoned facilities. LEAs should
classify these as Abandoned/Condemned Structure.
Places for the confinement of persons in lawful detention or
Jail/Prison/Penitentiary/Corrections Facility
awaiting trial
Shorelines, lakes, streams, canals, or bodies of water other
Lake/Waterway/Beach
than swimming pools
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Dock/Wharf/Freight/Modal Terminal
Separate facility with platforms at which trucks, ships, or trainsload or unload cargo.NOTE: This does not include cargo bays attached to adepartment store or shopping mall. LEAs should classify thesesas Department/Discount Store or Shopping mall, respectively.
Drug Store/Doctor’s Office/Hospital
Medical supply companies and buildings; stores that areprimarily considered pharmacies; veterinary practices,veterinary hospitals, and medical practices
Farm Facility
Facilities designed for agricultural production or devoted to theraising and breeding of animals, areas of water devoted toaquaculture, and/or all building or storage structures locatedthere; grain bins.NOTE: LEAs should classify the house on a farm asResidence/Home.
Field/Woods
Areas that are primarily open fields or wooded areas.NOTE: This does not include parks.
Gambling Facility/Casino/Race Track
Indoor or outdoor facilities used to legally bet on the uncertainoutcome of games of chance, contests, and/or races
Government/Public Building
Buildings primarily used for local, state, or federal offices orpublic businesses
Grocery/Supermarket
Establishments primarily used for buying/selling food items, etc.
Highway/Road/Alley/Street/Sidewalk
Open public ways for the passage of vehicles, people, andanimals
Hotel/Motel/Etc.
Other temporary lodgings.NOTE: This does not include campgrounds or recreationalvehicle parks.
Industrial Site
Active manufacturing locations, factories, mills, plants, etc.,specifically designed for the manufacturing of goods.NOTE: This does not include abandoned facilities. LEAs shouldclassify these as Abandoned/Condemned Structure.
Jail/Prison/Penitentiary/Corrections Facility
Places for the confinement of persons in lawful detention orawaiting trial
Lake/Waterway/Beach
Shorelines, lakes, streams, canals, or bodies of water otherthan swimming pools
Establishments primarily used for buying/selling alcoholic
Liquor Store
beverages
Military Installation Locations specifically designed and used for military operations
Areas of land set aside for public use usually maintained for
Park/Playground recreational or ornamental purposes; soccer fields, baseball
fields
Areas primarily used for parking motorized vehicles that are
Park/Drop Lot/Garage
commercial in nature
Rental Storage Facility Any mini-storage and/or self-storage buildings
Apartments, condominiums, townhouses, nursing homes,
residential driveways, residential yards; extended/continuous
Residence/Home care facilities.
NOTE: This refers to permanent residences.
Designated areas, usually along a highway, where motorists
Rest Area
can stop
Any commercial establishments that serve meals or
Restaurant
refreshments; cafeterias
Institutions for the higher education of individuals, which gives
School – College/University instruction in specialized fields; community colleges; trade
schools
Institutions for the instruction of children from preschool
School – Elementary/Secondary
through 12thgrade
Establishments where motor vehicles are serviced and
Service/Gas Station
gasoline, oil, etc., are sold
Establishments that provide temporary housing for homeless
individuals and/or families; venues set up as temporary
Shelter – Mission/Homeless
shelters, e.g., a shelter set up in a church or school during a
storm
Indoor or outdoor shopping areas and/or centers with multiple
(two or more) stores and/or businesses; strip malls.
Shopping Mall
NOTE: LEAs should use the data value that best describes the
location in question.
Fur stores, jewelry stores, television stores, dress shops, and
Specialty Store
clothing stores, etc.; payday lender type businesses
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Liquor Store
Establishments primarily used for buying/selling alcoholicbeverages
Military Installation
Locations specifically designed and used for military operations
Park/Playground
Areas of land set aside for public use usually maintained forrecreational or ornamental purposes; soccer fields, baseballfields
Park/Drop Lot/Garage
Areas primarily used for parking motorized vehicles that arecommercial in nature
Rental Storage Facility
Any mini-storage and/or self-storage buildings
Residence/Home
Apartments, condominiums, townhouses, nursing homes,residential driveways, residential yards; extended/continuouscare facilities.NOTE: This refers to permanent residences.
Rest Area
Designated areas, usually along a highway, where motoristscan stop
Restaurant
Any commercial establishments that serve meals orrefreshments; cafeterias
School – College/University
Institutions for the higher education of individuals, which givesinstruction in specialized fields; community colleges; tradeschools
School – Elementary/Secondary
Institutions for the instruction of children from preschoolthrough 12thgrade
Service/Gas Station
Establishments where motor vehicles are serviced andgasoline, oil, etc., are sold
Shelter – Mission/Homeless
Establishments that provide temporary housing for homelessindividuals and/or families; venues set up as temporaryshelters, e.g., a shelter set up in a church or school during astorm
Shopping Mall
Indoor or outdoor shopping areas and/or centers with multiple(two or more) stores and/or businesses; strip malls.NOTE: LEAs should use the data value that best describes thelocation in question.
Specialty Store
Fur stores, jewelry stores, television stores, dress shops, andclothing stores, etc.; payday lender type businesses
Native American reservations, communities, and/or trust lands.
Tribal Lands NOTE: The UCR Program intends that non-tribal LEAs will
primarily use this data value. Tribal Agencies should use the
data value that best describes the location in question.
Any location that does not fit in one of the other defined data
Other/Unknown
values or when the location of the incident is unknown
Weapon/Force Involved Codes
This category should be used to enter the type(s) of weapon(s) or force used by the offender(s) in
committing the following offenses:
(cid:120) Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter
(cid:120) Negligent Manslaughter
(cid:120) Justifiable Homicide
(cid:120) Kidnapping/Abduction
(cid:120) Rape
(cid:120) Sodomy
(cid:120) Sexual Assault With an Object
(cid:120) Fondling
(cid:120) Robbery
(cid:120) Aggravated Assault
(cid:120) Simple Assault
(cid:120) Extortion/Blackmail
(cid:120) Weapon Law Violations
There are 17 Cargo Theft weapon/force involved categories. They are listed below. Each entry includes
the following information:
(cid:120) Cargo Theft weapon/force involved
(cid:120) Considerations and examples (as appropriate)
Weapon/Force Description
Firearm
Any firearm which shoots, or is designed to shoot, more than one
Automatic Firearm shot at a time by a single pull of the trigger without manual
reloading.
Handgun
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Tribal Lands
Native American reservations, communities, and/or trust lands.NOTE: The UCR Program intends that non-tribal LEAs willprimarily use this data value. Tribal Agencies should use thedata value that best describes the location in question.
Other/Unknown
Any location that does not fit in one of the other defined datavalues or when the location of the incident is unknown
Weapon/Force
Description
Firearm
Automatic Firearm
Any firearm which shoots, or is designed to shoot, more than oneshot at a time by a single pull of the trigger without manualreloading.
Handgun
Any handgun which shoots, or is designed to shoot, more than one
Automatic Handgun shot at a time by a single pull of the trigger without manual
reloading.
Rifle
Any rifle which shoots, or is designed to shoot, more than one shot
Automatic Rifle
at a time by a single pull of the trigger without manual reloading.
Shotgun
Any shotgun which shoots, or is designed to shoot, more than one
Automatic Shotgun shot at a time by a single pull of the trigger without manual
reloading.
Other Firearm
Any other device which shoots, or is designed to shoot, more than
Automatic Other one shot at a time by a single pull of the trigger without manual
reloading.
Knife/Cutting Instrument Ax, ice pick, screwdriver, or switchblade
Blunt Object Club, hammer
Motor Vehicle When used as a weapon
Personal Weapons Hands, feet, teeth
Poison
Explosives
Fire/Incendiary Device
Drugs/Narcotic/Sleeping Pills
Asphyxiation Drowning, strangulation, suffocation, gas
Any weapon or force, including deadly diseases, not fitting the
Other
above specifically coded weapons/force
Unknown
None
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Automatic Handgun
Any handgun which shoots, or is designed to shoot, more than oneshot at a time by a single pull of the trigger without manualreloading.
Rifle
Automatic Rifle
Any rifle which shoots, or is designed to shoot, more than one shotat a time by a single pull of the trigger without manual reloading.
Shotgun
Automatic Shotgun
Any shotgun which shoots, or is designed to shoot, more than oneshot at a time by a single pull of the trigger without manualreloading.
Other Firearm
Automatic Other
Any other device which shoots, or is designed to shoot, more thanone shot at a time by a single pull of the trigger without manualreloading.
Knife/Cutting Instrument
Ax, ice pick, screwdriver, or switchblade
Blunt Object
Club, hammer
Motor Vehicle
When used as a weapon
Personal Weapons
Hands, feet, teeth
Poison
Explosives
Fire/Incendiary Device
Drugs/Narcotic/Sleeping Pills
Asphyxiation
Drowning, strangulation, suffocation, gas
Other
Any weapon or force, including deadly diseases, not fitting theabove specifically coded weapons/force
Unknown
None
Victim Type Codes
This category should be used to enter the victim type.
Victim Type
Business
Financial Institution
Government
Individual
Law Enforcement
Other
Religious Organization
Social/Public
Unknown
Property Codes
This category should be used to describe the type(s) of property loss, recovery, seizure, etc., which
occurred in an incident involving one or more of the following offenses:
(cid:120) Arson
(cid:120) Betting/Wagering
(cid:120) Bribery
(cid:120) Burglary/Breaking and Entering
(cid:120) Counterfeiting/Forgery
(cid:120) Credit Card/Automated Teller Machine Fraud
(cid:120) Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
(cid:120) Drug Equipment Violations
(cid:120) Drug/Narcotic Violations
(cid:120) Embezzlement
(cid:120) Extortion/Blackmail
(cid:120) False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game
(cid:120) Gambling Equipment Violations
(cid:120) Impersonation
(cid:120) Kidnapping/Abduction (Although this is a crime against person, a property segment is required.)
(cid:120) Motor Vehicle Theft
(cid:120) Operating/Promoting/Assisting Gambling
(cid:120) Pocket-Picking
(cid:120) Purse-Snatching
(cid:120) Robbery
(cid:120) Shoplifting
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Victim Type
Business
Financial Institution
Government
Individual
Law Enforcement
Other
Religious Organization
Social/Public
Unknown
(cid:120) Sports Tampering
(cid:120) Stolen Property (Receiving, etc.)
(cid:120) Theft From Building
(cid:120) Theft From Coin-Operated Machine or Device
(cid:120) Theft From Motor Vehicle
(cid:120) Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories
(cid:120) Welfare Fraud
(cid:120) Wire Fraud
(cid:120) All Other Larceny
Each entry includes the following information:
(cid:120) Cargo Theft property
(cid:120) Considerations and examples (as appropriate)
Property Description
Machines or devices capable of atmospheric flight;
airplanes, helicopters, dirigibles, gliders, ultra-lights, hot air
balloons, blimps, etc.
Aircraft
NOTE: this does not include toy planes; LEAs should
classify these as Merchandise or Other, as appropriate.
Parts or accessories of an aircraft, whether inside or
outside.
Aircraft Parts/Accessories
NOTE: this does not include aircrafts that are intact or
model/toy planes; LEAs should classify complete aircraft as
Aircraft and model/toy planes as Other.
Any intoxicating liquors containing alcohol used for human
consumption; alcoholic beverages, e.g., beer, wine, and
liquor.
Alcohol
NOTE: Denatured alcohol can be classified as either
Chemicals or Fuel depending on how it was used in the
incident. LEAs should classify rubbing alcohol as
Consumable Goods.
Items or equipment used to create or maintain paintings,
Artistic Supplies/Accessories
sculptures, crafts, etc.; frames, oil paints, clay
Any passenger vehicles designed for operation on ordinary
roads and typically having four wheels and a motor with the
Automobiles primary purpose of transporting people other than public
transportation; sedans, taxicabs, minivans, sport-utility
vehicles, limousines, and other similar motor vehicles
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Property
Description
Aircraft
Machines or devices capable of atmospheric flight;airplanes, helicopters, dirigibles, gliders, ultra-lights, hot airballoons, blimps, etc.NOTE: this does not include toy planes; LEAs shouldclassify these as Merchandise or Other, as appropriate.
Aircraft Parts/Accessories
Parts or accessories of an aircraft, whether inside oroutside.NOTE: this does not include aircrafts that are intact ormodel/toy planes; LEAs should classify complete aircraft asAircraft and model/toy planes as Other.
Alcohol
Any intoxicating liquors containing alcohol used for humanconsumption; alcoholic beverages, e.g., beer, wine, andliquor.NOTE: Denatured alcohol can be classified as eitherChemicals or Fuel depending on how it was used in theincident. LEAs should classify rubbing alcohol asConsumable Goods.
Artistic Supplies/Accessories
Items or equipment used to create or maintain paintings,sculptures, crafts, etc.; frames, oil paints, clay
Automobiles
Any passenger vehicles designed for operation on ordinaryroads and typically having four wheels and a motor with theprimary purpose of transporting people other than publictransportation; sedans, taxicabs, minivans, sport-utilityvehicles, limousines, and other similar motor vehicles
Vehicles usually propelled by pedals, connected to the
Bicycles wheel chain, and have handlebars for steering and a
saddle-like seat; tandem bicycles, unicycles, and tricycles
Items used to construct buildings; lumber, concrete, gravel,
drywall, bricks, plumbing supplies, uninstalled windows,
uninstalled doors, etc.
Building Materials
NOTE: this does not include items stolen from a completed
building. LEAs should classify copper wire, aluminum, etc.,
as Metals, Non-Precious.
Motor vehicles specifically designed, but not necessarily
used, to transport groups of people on a commercial basis;
Buses
trolleys, school/coach/tourist/double-decker buses,
commercial vans, etc.
Items, tools, or objects used for recreational camping,
hunting, or fishing; tents, camp stoves, fishing poles,
sleeping bags, etc.
Camping/Hunting/Fishing Equipment/Supplies
NOTE: LEAs should classify rifles, pistols, and shotguns as
Firearms.
Substances with distinct molecular compositions that are
produced by or used in chemical processes; herbicides,
paint thinner, insecticides, industrial or household products,
solvents, fertilizers, lime, mineral oil, antifreeze, etc.
Chemicals
NOTE: LEAs should classify chemicals used in conjunction
with illegal drug activity as Drugs/Narcotics or
Drug/Narcotic Equipment, as appropriate.
Garments for the body, articles of dress, wearing apparel
Clothes/Furs for human use; accessories such as belts, shoes, scarves,
ties, etc.; eyewear/glasses, hearing aids, etc.
Objects that are collected because they arouse interest
due to being novel, rare, bizarre, or valuable; art objects,
stamp/baseball/comic book collections.
Collections/Collectibles
NOTE: LEAs should use a more specific data value
whenever possible. For example, a collection of old guns
should be classified as Firearms.
Electrical components making up a computer system,
written programs/procedures/rules/associated
documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer
Computer Hardware/Software
system stored in read/write memory; computers, printers,
storage media, video games, software packages, video
consoles such as Wii®, PlayStation®, and Xbox®
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Bicycles
Vehicles usually propelled by pedals, connected to thewheel chain, and have handlebars for steering and asaddle-like seat; tandem bicycles, unicycles, and tricycles
Building Materials
Items used to construct buildings; lumber, concrete, gravel,drywall, bricks, plumbing supplies, uninstalled windows,uninstalled doors, etc.NOTE: this does not include items stolen from a completedbuilding. LEAs should classify copper wire, aluminum, etc.,as Metals, Non-Precious.
Buses
Motor vehicles specifically designed, but not necessarilyused, to transport groups of people on a commercial basis;trolleys, school/coach/tourist/double-decker buses,commercial vans, etc.
Camping/Hunting/Fishing Equipment/Supplies
Items, tools, or objects used for recreational camping,hunting, or fishing; tents, camp stoves, fishing poles,sleeping bags, etc.NOTE: LEAs should classify rifles, pistols, and shotguns asFirearms.
Chemicals
Substances with distinct molecular compositions that areproduced by or used in chemical processes; herbicides,paint thinner, insecticides, industrial or household products,solvents, fertilizers, lime, mineral oil, antifreeze, etc.NOTE: LEAs should classify chemicals used in conjunctionwith illegal drug activity as Drugs/Narcotics orDrug/Narcotic Equipment, as appropriate.
Clothes/Furs
Garments for the body, articles of dress, wearing apparelfor human use; accessories such as belts, shoes, scarves,ties, etc.; eyewear/glasses, hearing aids, etc.
Collections/Collectibles
Objects that are collected because they arouse interestdue to being novel, rare, bizarre, or valuable; art objects,stamp/baseball/comic book collections.NOTE: LEAs should use a more specific data valuewhenever possible. For example, a collection of old gunsshould be classified as Firearms.
Computer Hardware/Software
Electrical components making up a computer system,written programs/procedures/rules/associateddocumentation pertaining to the operation of a computersystem stored in read/write memory; computers, printers,storage media, video games, software packages, videoconsoles such as Wii®, PlayStation®, and Xbox®
Expendable items used by humans for nutrition, enjoyment,
Consumable Goods or hygiene; food, non-alcoholic beverages, grooming
products, cigarettes, firewood, etc.
Cards and/or the account number associated with the
cards that function like a check and through which
payments or credit for purchases or services are made
electronically to the bank accounts of participating
establishments directly from the cardholders’ accounts;
Credit/Debit Cards
automated teller machine (ATM) cards, electronic benefit
transfer (EBT) cards.
NOTE: This does not include gift cards; LEAs should
classify these as Other.
Cultivated plants or agricultural produce grown for
commercial, human, or livestock consumption and use that
is usually sold in bulk; grains, fruits, vegetables, tobacco,
cotton.
Crops
NOTE: This does not include crops that yield illegal
substances. LEAs should classify crops used in
conjunction with illegal drug activity as Drugs/Narcotics or
Drug/Narcotic Equipment, as appropriate.
Includes affidavits, applications, certificates, credit card
documents, savings account books, titles, deposit slips,
pawn shop slips, patents, blueprints, bids, proposals,
Documents/Personal or Business
personal files, and U.S. mail.
NOTE: This does not include identity documents.
Substances such as narcotics or hallucinogens that affect
the central nervous system causing changes in behavior
Drugs/Narcotics
and often addiction; prescription, over-the-counter, legal,
and illegal drugs
Unlawful articles, items, products, etc. used to prepare and
Drug/Narcotic Equipment consume drugs or narcotics; glass pipes, bongs, pop cans,
methamphetamine (meth) labs, etc.
Devices that explode or cause an explosion; bombs,
Explosives
dynamite, Molotov cocktails, fireworks, ammunition, etc.
Any kind of machinery used on a farm to conduct farming;
Farm Equipment
tractors, combines, etc.
Items used in conjunction with a firearm to improve ease of
use or maintenance; gun belts, cases, cleaning
Firearm Accessories
tools/equipment, targets, aftermarket stocks, laser sights,
rifle/spotting/handgun scopes
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Consumable Goods
Expendable items used by humans for nutrition, enjoyment,or hygiene; food, non-alcoholic beverages, groomingproducts, cigarettes, firewood, etc.
Credit/Debit Cards
Cards and/or the account number associated with thecards that function like a check and through whichpayments or credit for purchases or services are madeelectronically to the bank accounts of participatingestablishments directly from the cardholders’ accounts;automated teller machine (ATM) cards, electronic benefittransfer (EBT) cards.NOTE: This does not include gift cards; LEAs shouldclassify these as Other.
Crops
Cultivated plants or agricultural produce grown forcommercial, human, or livestock consumption and use thatis usually sold in bulk; grains, fruits, vegetables, tobacco,cotton.NOTE: This does not include crops that yield illegalsubstances. LEAs should classify crops used inconjunction with illegal drug activity as Drugs/Narcotics orDrug/Narcotic Equipment, as appropriate.
Documents/Personal or Business
Includes affidavits, applications, certificates, credit carddocuments, savings account books, titles, deposit slips,pawn shop slips, patents, blueprints, bids, proposals,personal files, and U.S. mail.NOTE: This does not include identity documents.
Drugs/Narcotics
Substances such as narcotics or hallucinogens that affectthe central nervous system causing changes in behaviorand often addiction; prescription, over-the-counter, legal,and illegal drugs
Drug/Narcotic Equipment
Unlawful articles, items, products, etc. used to prepare andconsume drugs or narcotics; glass pipes, bongs, pop cans,methamphetamine (meth) labs, etc.
Explosives
Devices that explode or cause an explosion; bombs,dynamite, Molotov cocktails, fireworks, ammunition, etc.
Farm Equipment
Any kind of machinery used on a farm to conduct farming;tractors, combines, etc.
Firearm Accessories
Items used in conjunction with a firearm to improve ease ofuse or maintenance; gun belts, cases, cleaningtools/equipment, targets, aftermarket stocks, laser sights,rifle/spotting/handgun scopes
Weapons that fire a projectile by force of an explosion;
handguns, rifles, shotguns, assault rifles, semiautomatics,
homemade guns, flare guns, etc.
Firearms
NOTE: This does not include “BB,” pellet, or gas-powered
guns. LEAs should classify these as Weapons- Other.
Products used to produce energy; coal, gasoline, diesel,
Fuel
biodiesel, natural gas, oil
Any equipment or devices used to produce, manufacture,
Gambling Equipment or perpetrate gambling; slot machines, keno, card tables,
poker chips, bingo, raffles, lottery tickets, etc.
Large-scale equipment used in the construction of
Heavy Construction/Industrial Equipment buildings, roads, etc.; cranes, bulldozers, steamrollers, oil-
drilling rigs, backhoes, excavators, etc.
Items normally used to furnish a residence; furniture,
appliances, utensils, air conditioning/heating equipment,
mailboxes, household lighting, etc.
Household Goods NOTE: This does not include radios, televisions, digital
video disc (DVD) or compact disc (CD) players, etc.; LEAs
should classify these as Radios/TVs/VCRs/DVD Players
and the media for such devices as Recordings-
Audio/Visual.
Articles made of gold, silver, precious stones, etc. used for
Jewelry/Precious Metals/Gems personal adornment; bracelets, necklaces, rings, watches,
platinum, loose gems, etc.
Formal documents and/or their numbers that provide proof
pertaining to a specific individual’s identity; passports,
Identity Documents
visas, driver’s licenses, social security cards, alien
registration cards, voter registration cards, etc.
Sets of characteristics or behavioral or personal traits by
which an entity or person is recognized or known;
Identity – Intangible
damaged reputation, disclosed confidential information,
etc.
Anything specifically used by law enforcement personnel
during the performance of their official duties; vests,
uniforms, handcuffs, flashlights, nightsticks, badges, etc.;
canines (K-9s), horses, etc.
Law Enforcement Equipment
NOTE: This does not include firearms. LEAs should
classify firearms as Firearms and should select the most
appropriate motor vehicle or other mobile property data
value when applicable, e.g., Aircraft, Watercraft, Other
Motor Vehicle.
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Firearms
Weapons that fire a projectile by force of an explosion;handguns, rifles, shotguns, assault rifles, semiautomatics,homemade guns, flare guns, etc.NOTE: This does not include “BB,” pellet, or gas-poweredguns. LEAs should classify these as Weapons- Other.
Fuel
Products used to produce energy; coal, gasoline, diesel,biodiesel, natural gas, oil
Gambling Equipment
Any equipment or devices used to produce, manufacture,or perpetrate gambling; slot machines, keno, card tables,poker chips, bingo, raffles, lottery tickets, etc.
Heavy Construction/Industrial Equipment
Large-scale equipment used in the construction ofbuildings, roads, etc.; cranes, bulldozers, steamrollers, oil-drilling rigs, backhoes, excavators, etc.
Household Goods
Items normally used to furnish a residence; furniture,appliances, utensils, air conditioning/heating equipment,mailboxes, household lighting, etc.NOTE: This does not include radios, televisions, digitalvideo disc (DVD) or compact disc (CD) players, etc.; LEAsshould classify these as Radios/TVs/VCRs/DVD Playersand the media for such devices as Recordings-Audio/Visual.
Jewelry/Precious Metals/Gems
Articles made of gold, silver, precious stones, etc. used forpersonal adornment; bracelets, necklaces, rings, watches,platinum, loose gems, etc.
Identity Documents
Formal documents and/or their numbers that provide proofpertaining to a specific individual’s identity; passports,visas, driver’s licenses, social security cards, alienregistration cards, voter registration cards, etc.
Identity – Intangible
Sets of characteristics or behavioral or personal traits bywhich an entity or person is recognized or known;damaged reputation, disclosed confidential information,etc.
Law Enforcement Equipment
Anything specifically used by law enforcement personnelduring the performance of their official duties; vests,uniforms, handcuffs, flashlights, nightsticks, badges, etc.;canines (K-9s), horses, etc.NOTE: This does not include firearms. LEAs shouldclassify firearms as Firearms and should select the mostappropriate motor vehicle or other mobile property datavalue when applicable, e.g., Aircraft, Watercraft, OtherMotor Vehicle.
Equipment used for maintaining and decorating lawns and
yards; mowers, line trimmers, tools, tillers, etc.
Lawn/Yard/Garden Equipment
NOTE: This does not include plants, trees, fountains, bird
baths, etc.
Domesticated animals raised for home use or profit; cattle,
chickens, hogs, horses, sheep, bees, household pets such
Livestock as dogs and cates if commercially raised for profit, animals
raised and/or used for illegal gambling, e.g., dogs, roosters,
etc.
Equipment specifically used by logging industry personnel
Logging Equipment during the performance of their duties; choker cables,
binders, blocks, etc.
Equipment specifically used in the medical field; X-ray
machines, testing equipment, magnetic resonance imaging
Medical/Medical Lab Equipment
(MRI) machines, ultrasound machines, wheelchairs,
stethoscopes, etc.
Items/goods which are exposed or held for sale.
Merchandise
NOTE: LEAs should use a more specific data value
whenever possible.
Base metals or alloys possessing luster, malleability,
ductility, and conductivity of electricity and heat; ferrous
Metals, Non-Precious
and non-ferrous metals such as iron, steel, tin, aluminum,
copper, brass, copper wire, copper pipe, etc.
Any circulating medium of exchange, legal tender,
Money currency; coins, paper money, demand deposits, etc.;
counterfeited currency
Instruments relating to or capable of producing music;
Musical Instruments percussion, brass, woodwind, and string instruments, etc.;
guitar strings, pics, drum sticks, etc.
Any documents, other than currency, that are payable
without restriction; an unconditional promise or other of
payment to a holder upon issue possession, on demand, or
Negotiable Instruments at a specific time; endorsed checks (including forged
checks that have been endorsed), endorsed money orders,
endorsed traveler’s checks, bearer checks, and bearer
bonds
Documents requiring further action to become negotiable;
Nonnegotiable Instruments unendorsed checks, money orders, traveler’s checks,
stocks, bonds, blank checks, etc.
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Lawn/Yard/Garden Equipment
Equipment used for maintaining and decorating lawns andyards; mowers, line trimmers, tools, tillers, etc.NOTE: This does not include plants, trees, fountains, birdbaths, etc.
Livestock
Domesticated animals raised for home use or profit; cattle,chickens, hogs, horses, sheep, bees, household pets suchas dogs and cates if commercially raised for profit, animalsraised and/or used for illegal gambling, e.g., dogs, roosters,etc.
Logging Equipment
Equipment specifically used by logging industry personnelduring the performance of their duties; choker cables,binders, blocks, etc.
Medical/Medical Lab Equipment
Equipment specifically used in the medical field; X-raymachines, testing equipment, magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) machines, ultrasound machines, wheelchairs,stethoscopes, etc.
Merchandise
Items/goods which are exposed or held for sale.NOTE: LEAs should use a more specific data valuewhenever possible.
Metals, Non-Precious
Base metals or alloys possessing luster, malleability,ductility, and conductivity of electricity and heat; ferrousand non-ferrous metals such as iron, steel, tin, aluminum,copper, brass, copper wire, copper pipe, etc.
Money
Any circulating medium of exchange, legal tender,currency; coins, paper money, demand deposits, etc.;counterfeited currency
Musical Instruments
Instruments relating to or capable of producing music;percussion, brass, woodwind, and string instruments, etc.;guitar strings, pics, drum sticks, etc.
Negotiable Instruments
Any documents, other than currency, that are payablewithout restriction; an unconditional promise or other ofpayment to a holder upon issue possession, on demand, orat a specific time; endorsed checks (including forgedchecks that have been endorsed), endorsed money orders,endorsed traveler’s checks, bearer checks, and bearerbonds
Nonnegotiable Instruments
Documents requiring further action to become negotiable;unendorsed checks, money orders, traveler’s checks,stocks, bonds, blank checks, etc.
Items normally used in an office/business setting;
calculators, cash registers, copying machines, facsimile
machines, shredders, etc.
Office-type Equipment
NOTE: LEAs should us a more specific data value
whenever possible.
Motorized vehicles that do not fit the definition of
automobile, bus, truck, or recreational vehicle; motorcycles,
Other Motor Vehicles motor scooters, trail bikes, mopeds, snowmobiles,
motorized golf carts, motorized wheelchairs, all-terrain
vehicles, go-carts, Segways®, etc.
Items whose property description is unknown until an
Pending Inventory
inventory is conducted
Animals kept for pleasure or companionship, other than
Pets livestock; dogs, household birds, fish, rodents, reptiles, and
exotic animals raised as pets and not for profit
Equipment used to take photographs and/or relating to the
science of optics or optical equipment; cameras,
camcorders, telescopes, lenses, prisms, optical scanners,
Photographic/Optical Equipment binoculars, monoculars, etc.
NOTE: This does not include camera phones. LEAs should
classify these as Portable Electronics Communications.
Electronic devices used to communicate audible or visual
messages; cell phones, camera phones, pagers, personal
Portable Electronic Communications
digital assistants (PDAs), BlackBerrys®, Gameboy®,
iPads®, iPods®, Kindles®, Nooks®, etc.
Bags or pouches used for carrying articles such as money,
credit/debit cards, keys, photographs, and other
Purses/Handbags/Wallets
miscellaneous items; briefcases, fanny packs, and
backpacks when used as a purse/wallet
Items used to transmit audible signals and visual images of
moving and stationary objects; high fidelity and stereo
equipment, CD players, MP3 players, cable boxes, etc.
Radios/TVs/VCRs/DVD Players
NOTE: This does not include radios/stereos installed in
vehicles; LEAs should classify these as Vehicle
Parts/Accessories.
Phonograph records or blank or recorded tapes or discs
Recordings – Audio/Visual upon which the user records sound and/or visual images;
CDs, DVDs, cassettes, VHS tapes, etc.
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Office-type Equipment
Items normally used in an office/business setting;calculators, cash registers, copying machines, facsimilemachines, shredders, etc.NOTE: LEAs should us a more specific data valuewhenever possible.
Other Motor Vehicles
Motorized vehicles that do not fit the definition ofautomobile, bus, truck, or recreational vehicle; motorcycles,motor scooters, trail bikes, mopeds, snowmobiles,motorized golf carts, motorized wheelchairs, all-terrainvehicles, go-carts, Segways®, etc.
Pending Inventory
Items whose property description is unknown until aninventory is conducted
Pets
Animals kept for pleasure or companionship, other thanlivestock; dogs, household birds, fish, rodents, reptiles, andexotic animals raised as pets and not for profit
Photographic/Optical Equipment
Equipment used to take photographs and/or relating to thescience of optics or optical equipment; cameras,camcorders, telescopes, lenses, prisms, optical scanners,binoculars, monoculars, etc.NOTE: This does not include camera phones. LEAs shouldclassify these as Portable Electronics Communications.
Portable Electronic Communications
Electronic devices used to communicate audible or visualmessages; cell phones, camera phones, pagers, personaldigital assistants (PDAs), BlackBerrys®, Gameboy®,iPads®, iPods®, Kindles®, Nooks®, etc.
Purses/Handbags/Wallets
Bags or pouches used for carrying articles such as money,credit/debit cards, keys, photographs, and othermiscellaneous items; briefcases, fanny packs, andbackpacks when used as a purse/wallet
Radios/TVs/VCRs/DVD Players
Items used to transmit audible signals and visual images ofmoving and stationary objects; high fidelity and stereoequipment, CD players, MP3 players, cable boxes, etc.NOTE: This does not include radios/stereos installed invehicles; LEAs should classify these as VehicleParts/Accessories.
Recordings – Audio/Visual
Phonograph records or blank or recorded tapes or discsupon which the user records sound and/or visual images;CDs, DVDs, cassettes, VHS tapes, etc.
Equipment and materials used for recreational purposes, or
Recreational/Sports Equipment during sports activities; skis, balls, gloves, weights, nets,
bats, rackets, team uniforms, etc.
Motor vehicles that are specifically designed, but not
Recreational Vehicles necessarily used, to transport people and also provide
them temporary lodging for recreational purposes
Buildings occupied by single families, individuals, or
Structures – Single Occupancy Dwellings housemates, commonly referred to as houses, mobile
homes, townhouses, duplexes, etc.
Any other residential dwellings not meeting the definition of
Structures- Single Occupancy Dwellings; apartments,
Structures – Other Dwellings tenements, flats, boarding houses, dormitories; temporary
living quarters such as hotels, motels, inns, bed and
breakfasts
Buildings designated for or occupied by enterprises
engaged in the buying and selling of commodities or
Structures – Other Commercial/Business services, commercial trade, or forms of gainful activity that
have the objective of supplying commodities; stores, office
buildings, restaurants, etc.
Buildings designated for or occupied by enterprises
engaged in the production or distribution of goods, refined
Structures – Industrial/Manufacturing
and unrefined, for use by industry; factories, plants,
assembly lines, etc.
Buildings used by a group of people for
social/cultural/group/recreational activities, common
Structures – Public/Community interests, classes, etc.; colleges, hospitals, jails, libraries,
meeting halls, passenger terminals, religious buildings,
schools, sports arenas, etc.
Buildings used for storing goods, belongings, merchandise,
Structures – Storage
etc.; barns, garages, storehouses, warehouses, sheds, etc.
Any other types of structures not fitting the descriptions of
Structures – Other the previous types of structures listed; outbuildings,
monuments, buildings under construction, etc.
Hand-held implements that are used in accomplishing
Tools
work; hand and power tools
Transportation devices designed to be hauled by a motor
Trailers vehicle; truck trailers, semi-trailers, utility trailers, farm
trailers, etc.
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Recreational/Sports Equipment
Equipment and materials used for recreational purposes, orduring sports activities; skis, balls, gloves, weights, nets,bats, rackets, team uniforms, etc.
Recreational Vehicles
Motor vehicles that are specifically designed, but notnecessarily used, to transport people and also providethem temporary lodging for recreational purposes
Structures – Single Occupancy Dwellings
Buildings occupied by single families, individuals, orhousemates, commonly referred to as houses, mobilehomes, townhouses, duplexes, etc.
Structures – Other Dwellings
Any other residential dwellings not meeting the definition ofStructures- Single Occupancy Dwellings; apartments,tenements, flats, boarding houses, dormitories; temporaryliving quarters such as hotels, motels, inns, bed andbreakfasts
Structures – Other Commercial/Business
Buildings designated for or occupied by enterprisesengaged in the buying and selling of commodities orservices, commercial trade, or forms of gainful activity thathave the objective of supplying commodities; stores, officebuildings, restaurants, etc.
Structures – Industrial/Manufacturing
Buildings designated for or occupied by enterprisesengaged in the production or distribution of goods, refinedand unrefined, for use by industry; factories, plants,assembly lines, etc.
Structures – Public/Community
Buildings used by a group of people forsocial/cultural/group/recreational activities, commoninterests, classes, etc.; colleges, hospitals, jails, libraries,meeting halls, passenger terminals, religious buildings,schools, sports arenas, etc.
Structures – Storage
Buildings used for storing goods, belongings, merchandise,etc.; barns, garages, storehouses, warehouses, sheds, etc.
Structures – Other
Any other types of structures not fitting the descriptions ofthe previous types of structures listed; outbuildings,monuments, buildings under construction, etc.
Tools
Hand-held implements that are used in accomplishingwork; hand and power tools
Trailers
Transportation devices designed to be hauled by a motorvehicle; truck trailers, semi-trailers, utility trailers, farmtrailers, etc.
Motor vehicles which are specifically designed, but not
Trucks necessarily used, to transport cargo on a commercial
basis, or vehicles designed for transporting loads
Items attached to the inside or outside of a vehicle; motor
vehicle batteries, engines, transmissions, heaters,
Vehicle Parts/Accessories
hubcaps, tires, radios, CD/DVD players, automotive global
positioning system (GPS) navigation systems, etc.
Vehicles used in the water, propelled by a motor, paddle,
Watercraft or sail; motor boats, sailboats, canoes, fishing boats, jet
skis, etc.
Watercraft equipment or accessories that are used for the
crafts’ maintenance or operation; buoys, life preservers,
paddles, sails.
Watercraft Equipment/Parts/Accessories
NOTE: This does not include accessories for water sports.
LEAs should classify these as Recreational/Sports
Equipment.
Weapons not classified under other categories; knives,
swords, nunchakus, brass knuckles, crossbows, bows and
Weapons – Other
arrows, pepper spray, tasers, sling shots, “BB” guns, pellet
guns, gas-powered guns, paintball guns, etc.
All other property not fitting the specific descriptions of the
Other
data values identified
Example Scenarios that are NOT Cargo Theft
The following scenarios do not meet Cargo Theft guidelines because these shipments are no longer a
“commercial shipment” or “in the supply chain.”
Scenario 1: A letter carrier was delivering mail in a neighborhood when the mail was stolen from the
carrier’s vehicle. Once the U.S. mail left a final distribution point, it is no longer considered cargo because
it is no longer in the supply chain. The agency should report the incident as a Theft From a Motor Vehicle,
but the incident is not considered a cargo theft.
Scenario 2: During a delivery of a refrigerator for installation to an individual’s home, the driver of the
truck was carjacked while stopped at a traffic light. The agency should report the incident as a Robbery,
but the incident is notconsidered a cargo theft because the refrigerator is not in the supply chain.
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Trucks
Motor vehicles which are specifically designed, but notnecessarily used, to transport cargo on a commercialbasis, or vehicles designed for transporting loads
Vehicle Parts/Accessories
Items attached to the inside or outside of a vehicle; motorvehicle batteries, engines, transmissions, heaters,hubcaps, tires, radios, CD/DVD players, automotive globalpositioning system (GPS) navigation systems, etc.
Watercraft
Vehicles used in the water, propelled by a motor, paddle,or sail; motor boats, sailboats, canoes, fishing boats, jetskis, etc.
Watercraft Equipment/Parts/Accessories
Watercraft equipment or accessories that are used for thecrafts’ maintenance or operation; buoys, life preservers,paddles, sails.NOTE: This does not include accessories for water sports.LEAs should classify these as Recreational/SportsEquipment.
Weapons – Other
Weapons not classified under other categories; knives,swords, nunchakus, brass knuckles, crossbows, bows andarrows, pepper spray, tasers, sling shots, “BB” guns, pelletguns, gas-powered guns, paintball guns, etc.
Other
All other property not fitting the specific descriptions of thedata values identified
Florida Cargo TheftInput Instructions
Sign-in to the UCR Input System. Then selectthe Cargo Theft link on the left side of the page.
Cargo Theft Reporting Entry Point
A new window will open that has two options: Submit Cargo Theft Report and Submit a No Cargo Theft
Report.
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Creating a new Cargo Theft Report
Selecting the Submit Cargo Theft Report option will open the Cargo Theft Submission Form. The first
section requires Submitter Information and provides the definition of a Cargo Theft. The Submitter
Information is used to email a confirmation ofthecargo theft submission upon completion.
For questions while filling-in the following fields to complete a Cargo Theft Form prior to submission,
select the blue question mark to the right of the appropriate section. A new window will open with
descriptions of required elements.
The Administrative Information and Offense(s) sections are displayed first. All Administrative Information
fields are required. However, if the incident was cleared exceptionally, leave this check box blank. Select
the appropriate Offense option(s) from the drop-down list(s).
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The Location section identifies where the incident occurred. Select the appropriate location from the drop-
down list. Select up to three options for the Weapon/Force Involved section. For Victim Information, select
all that apply to the incident.
The next section is Property Information. Select up to five different types of stolen property from the drop-
down list.
Important note: Each property type is to be used only once in a Cargo Theft incident submission. If more
than one item was stolen of a given property type, list that property once and then include the total stole
value (and/or recovered value, as applicable) for all items stolen under that property type.
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The next section is Offender Information. If the offender is unknown, type 00 in the top box. Note that all
other fields are required, even if the offender is unknown and indicated in the top box. Select the
appropriate indications of unknown for each field in the first row of offender information. To indicate an
unknown age, use 00.
The final section is Arrestee Information. Again, all fields are required even if the arrestee is unknown.
Select the appropriate indications of unknown for each field in the first row of arrestee information. To
indicate an unknown age, use 00.
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When all sections described above are complete, select the “Submit Cargo Theft Incident Report” button
at the bottom of the page.
Deleting a Cargo Theft Report
A Cargo Theft Report may need to be deleted if a previously submitted report was determined to not be a
cargo theft after further investigation. To delete a Cargo Theft Report that was previously submitted, sign-
in to the UCR Input System and selectthe Cargo Theft link on the left side of the page.
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In the Administrative Information section, make sure that the Incident Number is the same as the initial
Cargo Theft Report that was submitted. Select Delete for the ReportType.
Finish filling out the form as described above with information consistent with the initial Cargo Theft
Report that was submitted. Select “Submit Cargo Theft Incident Report” to complete the deletion of this
record.
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Editing a Cargo Theft Report
An occasion may occur that necessitates editing a Cargo Theft Report, for instance if missing cargo was
recovered following the initial report submission. To edit a Cargo Theft Report that was previously
submitted, sign-in to the UCR Input System and selectthe Cargo Theft link on the left side of the page.
In the Administrative Information section, make sure that the Incident Number is the same as the initial
Cargo Theft Report that was submitted. Select Adjustment for the ReportType.
Finish filling out the form as described above, including the updated values as applicable. Select “Submit
Cargo Theft Incident Report” to complete and submit the changes to this record.
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Submitting a No Cargo Theft Report
The No Cargo Theft Report form consists of seven (7) fields that are made up of free-text, drop-down
menus, and selection boxes. All fields are mandatory.
Agency Information – identifying information about the agency (jurisdiction) where No Cargo Theft was
reported.
Submitter Information – contact information of the person completing/submitting the form.
No Report Information – month(s) and year no Cargo Thefts were reported
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Cargo Theft Form Field Values
Field Name Field Type Options/Format Description
ORI Drop Down Agency Identifier
Select the appropriate Report Type; only one
option may be selected. Descriptions are as
follows:
(cid:120) Initial – to report an initial Cargo Theft
incident
(cid:120) Adjustment – to update a Cargo Theft
incident that was previously reported.
Report Type Check-box
NOTE: This will replace the previously
entered information already on file with
the information provided in this report
(cid:120) Delete – to delete a Cargo Theft incident
previously reported, which further
investigation determined was not a
Cargo Theft
Unique number assigned by your agency to
identify the Cargo Theft incident. This can be
Maximum length is
Incident Number Free Text the actual case number or a number
12 characters
assigned purely for UCR purposes. Required
for Initial, Adjustment, and Delete Reports.
The date the Cargo Theft incident occurred.
YYYYMMDD, i.e.,
Required for Initial and Adjustment Reports.
20190704,
Incident Date Numeric If the incident date is unknown, enter the
20191031,
date of the report and check the “Report
20191225, etc.
Date Indicator” box.
Check this box if the actual date of the
Report Date Indicator Check-box incident is unknown and the report date has
been entered as the Incident Date.
Enter the time in which the Cargo Theft
Military time (24-
Incident Hour Numeric occurred. Do not enter minutes. If the hour is
hour)
unknown, leave blank.
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Field Name
Field Type
Options/Format
Description
ORI
Drop Down
Agency Identifier
Report Type
Check-box
Select the appropriate Report Type; only oneoption may be selected. Descriptions are asfollows:(cid:120) Initial – to report an initial Cargo Theftincident(cid:120) Adjustment – to update a Cargo Theftincident that was previously reported.NOTE: This will replace the previouslyentered information already on file withthe information provided in this report(cid:120) Delete – to delete a Cargo Theft incidentpreviously reported, which furtherinvestigation determined was not aCargo Theft
Incident Number
Free Text
Maximum length is12 characters
Unique number assigned by your agency toidentify the Cargo Theft incident. This can bethe actual case number or a numberassigned purely for UCR purposes. Requiredfor Initial, Adjustment, and Delete Reports.
Incident Date
Numeric
YYYYMMDD, i.e.,20190704,20191031,20191225, etc.
The date the Cargo Theft incident occurred.Required for Initial and Adjustment Reports.If the incident date is unknown, enter thedate of the report and check the “ReportDate Indicator” box.
Report Date Indicator
Check-box
Check this box if the actual date of theincident is unknown and the report date hasbeen entered as the Incident Date.
Incident Hour
Numeric
Military time (24-hour)
Enter the time in which the Cargo Theftoccurred. Do not enter minutes. If the hour isunknown, leave blank.
Check this box to indicate if the Cargo Theft
incident was cleared exceptionally. If the
incident was cleared by arrest, leave blank.
For an incident to be cleared by exception,
the following conditions must be met:
(1) the investigation must have clearly and
definitely established the identity of at
least one offender
(2) sufficient probably cause must have
been developed to support arresting,
charging, and prosecuting the offender
(3) the exact location of the offender must
be known so that an arrest could be
ClearedExceptionally Check-box made
(4) there must be a reason outside the
control of law enforcement which
prevents the arrest (i.e., death of
offender; prosecution declined;
extradition denied; victim refused to
cooperate; or juvenile/no custody)
In a multiple-offense incident, the exceptional
clearance of one offense clears the entire
incident. NOTE: An incident cannot be
cleared exceptionally if an arrest has been
made in connection with the incident; the
incident has already been “cleared by
arrest.”
Select each offense which occurred within
the Cargo Theft incident from the drop down
menu(s). Up to five offenses may be
selected. The first drop-down menu contains
offenses which are specific to Cargo Theft
Offense(s) Drop Down and must be selected first. The remaining
drop-down menus contain additional
offenses which may be selected after the first
Cargo Theft-specific offense has been
identified. Requiredfor Initial and Adjustment
Reports.
Select the appropriate location from the
Location Drop Down drop-down menu. Required for Initial and
Adjustment Reports.
Check the appropriate box(es) to indicate the
type of weapon or force involved in the
Weapon/Force Check- Cargo Theft incident. Up to three weapons
Involved box(es) may be checked. If the weapon selected was
an automatic weapon, check the
corresponding automatic weapon box.
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ClearedExceptionally
Check-box
Check this box to indicate if the Cargo Theftincident was cleared exceptionally. If theincident was cleared by arrest, leave blank.For an incident to be cleared by exception,the following conditions must be met:(1) the investigation must have clearly anddefinitely established the identity of atleast one offender(2) sufficient probably cause must havebeen developed to support arresting,charging, and prosecuting the offender(3) the exact location of the offender mustbe known so that an arrest could bemade(4) there must be a reason outside thecontrol of law enforcement whichprevents the arrest (i.e., death ofoffender; prosecution declined;extradition denied; victim refused tocooperate; or juvenile/no custody)In a multiple-offense incident, the exceptionalclearance of one offense clears the entireincident. NOTE: An incident cannot becleared exceptionally if an arrest has beenmade in connection with the incident; theincident has already been “cleared byarrest.”
Offense(s)
Drop Down
Select each offense which occurred withinthe Cargo Theft incident from the drop downmenu(s). Up to five offenses may beselected. The first drop-down menu containsoffenses which are specific to Cargo Theftand must be selected first. The remainingdrop-down menus contain additionaloffenses which may be selected after the firstCargo Theft-specific offense has beenidentified. Requiredfor Initial and AdjustmentReports.
Location
Drop Down
Select the appropriate location from thedrop-down menu. Required for Initial andAdjustment Reports.
Weapon/ForceInvolved
Check-box(es)
Check the appropriate box(es) to indicate thetype of weapon or force involved in theCargo Theft incident. Up to three weaponsmay be checked. If the weapon selected wasan automatic weapon, check thecorresponding automatic weapon box.
Check the appropriate box(es) to indicate the
Check- type of victim(s) identified within the Cargo
Victim Information
box(es) Theft incident. Check all that apply. Required
for Initial and Adjustment Reports.
Select the most appropriate property
description from the drop-down menu. For
each incident of Cargo Theft, up to five
property descriptions may be reported, using
Stolen Property each only once. If more than five types of
Drop Down
Description property are involved, the four most valuable
types of property are to be reported and the
remaining types of property are to be
combined and reported as “Other.” Required
for Initial and Adjustment Reports.
Enter the value of the stolen property in
whole dollar amounts. Do not enter cents.
Non-numeric characters must not be
entered. Up to five values may be entered to
match the up to five property descriptions. If
more the five types of property are involved,
Stolen Value Numeric
the values of the four most valuable
properties are to be reported; then the total
value of the remaining properties which were
coded as “Other” are to be combined and
reported as one total. If the value of the
stolen property is unknown, enter “1.”
Check the corresponding box(es) if all or
Property Recovered Check-box
some property has been recovered.
Enter the date the property was recovered.
Up to five dates of recovery may be reported
YYYYMMDD, i.e., to match the up to five property descriptions.
20190704, If there is more than one date of recovery for
Date Recovered Numeric
20191031, the same type of property, report the earliest
20191225, etc. date. If the date of recovery is unknown,
report the incident date or date the incident
was reported.
Enter the value of the recovered property in
whole dollar amounts. Do not enter cents.
Non-numeric characters must not be
entered. The value of property recovered will
Recovered Value Numeric
include only property originally stolen in its
own jurisdiction. NOTE: The recovered
property value must not exceed the stolen
property value.
Enter “00” if nothing is known about the
Offender Information
Numeric offender. If any information about the
Unknown Indicator
offender(s) is known, leave blank.
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Victim Information
Check-box(es)
Check the appropriate box(es) to indicate thetype of victim(s) identified within the CargoTheft incident. Check all that apply. Requiredfor Initial and Adjustment Reports.
Stolen PropertyDescription
Drop Down
Select the most appropriate propertydescription from the drop-down menu. Foreach incident of Cargo Theft, up to fiveproperty descriptions may be reported, usingeach only once. If more than five types ofproperty are involved, the four most valuabletypes of property are to be reported and theremaining types of property are to becombined and reported as “Other.” Requiredfor Initial and Adjustment Reports.
Stolen Value
Numeric
Enter the value of the stolen property inwhole dollar amounts. Do not enter cents.Non-numeric characters must not beentered. Up to five values may be entered tomatch the up to five property descriptions. Ifmore the five types of property are involved,the values of the four most valuableproperties are to be reported; then the totalvalue of the remaining properties which werecoded as “Other” are to be combined andreported as one total. If the value of thestolen property is unknown, enter “1.”
Property Recovered
Check-box
Check the corresponding box(es) if all orsome property has been recovered.
Date Recovered
Numeric
YYYYMMDD, i.e.,20190704,20191031,20191225, etc.
Enter the date the property was recovered.Up to five dates of recovery may be reportedto match the up to five property descriptions.If there is more than one date of recovery forthe same type of property, report the earliestdate. If the date of recovery is unknown,report the incident date or date the incidentwas reported.
Recovered Value
Numeric
Enter the value of the recovered property inwhole dollar amounts. Do not enter cents.Non-numeric characters must not beentered. The value of property recovered willinclude only property originally stolen in itsown jurisdiction. NOTE: The recoveredproperty value must not exceed the stolenproperty value.
Offender InformationUnknown Indicator
Numeric
Enter “00” if nothing is known about theoffender. If any information about theoffender(s) is known, leave blank.
Up to five offenders may be entered. Enter
the age of each offender either as an exact
number of years, a range of years, or as
unknown as follows:
(cid:120) 01 to 98 – Enter the exact age. Should
the exact age be unknown, an age range
Offender Age Numeric
may be entered. Example, for a teenager
13 to 14 years, the age would be entered
as 1314.
(cid:120) 99 and over – Enter 99 if age is over 98.
(cid:120) 00 unknown – Enter 00 if age is
unknown.
Check the appropriate box; M for male, F for
Offender Sex Check-box
female, or U if the sex is unknown.
Select the appropriate race from the drop-
Offender Race Drop Down
down menu.
Offender Ethnicity Check-box Check the appropriate box.
Up to five arrestees may be entered. Enter
the age of each arrestee either as an exact
number of years, a range of years, or as
unknown as follows:
(cid:120) 01 to 98 – Enter the exact age. Should
the exact age be unknown, an age range
Arrestee Age Numeric
may be entered. Example, for a teenager
13 to 14 years, the age would be entered
as 1314.
(cid:120) 99 and over – Enter 99 if age is over 98.
(cid:120) 00 unknown – Enter 00 if age is
unknown.
Check the appropriate box; M for male, F for
Arrestee Sex Check-box
female, or U if the sex is unknown.
Select the appropriate race from the drop-
Arrestee Race Drop Down
down menu.
Arrestee Ethnicity Check-box Check the appropriate box.
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Offender Age
Numeric
Up to five offenders may be entered. Enterthe age of each offender either as an exactnumber of years, a range of years, or asunknown as follows:(cid:120) 01 to 98 – Enter the exact age. Shouldthe exact age be unknown, an age rangemay be entered. Example, for a teenager13 to 14 years, the age would be enteredas 1314.(cid:120) 99 and over – Enter 99 if age is over 98.(cid:120) 00 unknown – Enter 00 if age isunknown.
Offender Sex
Check-box
Check the appropriate box; M for male, F forfemale, or U if the sex is unknown.
Offender Race
Drop Down
Select the appropriate race from the drop-down menu.
Offender Ethnicity
Check-box
Check the appropriate box.
Arrestee Age
Numeric
Up to five arrestees may be entered. Enterthe age of each arrestee either as an exactnumber of years, a range of years, or asunknown as follows:(cid:120) 01 to 98 – Enter the exact age. Shouldthe exact age be unknown, an age rangemay be entered. Example, for a teenager13 to 14 years, the age would be enteredas 1314.(cid:120) 99 and over – Enter 99 if age is over 98.(cid:120) 00 unknown – Enter 00 if age isunknown.
Arrestee Sex
Check-box
Check the appropriate box; M for male, F forfemale, or U if the sex is unknown.
Arrestee Race
Drop Down
Select the appropriate race from the drop-down menu.
Arrestee Ethnicity
Check-box
Check the appropriate box.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
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Introduction
Human Trafficking is a multi-billion dollar global problem that is present in the United States. To
address this problem the Florida Legislature created a task force and passed legislation declaring
Human Trafficking as a crime. The legislature describes Human Trafficking as “a form of modern-day
slavery. Victims of human trafficking are young children, teenagers, and adults. Thousands of victims
are trafficked annually across international borders worldwide. Many of these victims are trafficked into
this state. Victims of human trafficking also include citizens of the United States and those persons
trafficked domestically within the borders of the United States. The Legislature finds that victims of
human trafficking are subjected to force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of sexual exploitation or
forced labor” FloridaStatute 787.06.
The FDLE UCR Program collects offense and arrest data regarding human trafficking as authorized by
the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008. This federal act
requires the FBI to collect human trafficking offense data as Part I violent crimes and to make
distinctions between assisting or promoting prostitution, purchasing prostitution, and prostitution in Part
II arrest data (see Part II offenses). To comply with the Wilberforce Act, the Florida UCR Program
added two offenses to the UCR program collection process: Commercial Sex Acts and Involuntary
Servitude. This section of the manual is based on the 2013 FBI summary reporting system user
manual.
Human Trafficking Classifications
HumanTrafficking—CommercialSexActs
Definition: Inducing a person by force, fraud, or coercion to participate in commercial sex acts,
or in which the person induced to perform such act(s) has not attained 18 years of age.
For theexample scenarioslistedbelow, an investigationhasdeterminedeach incidentto beHuman
Trafficking-Commercial Sex Acts.
1. A juvenile prostitute wasarrestedwithher pimp.
Record one offense of Human Trafficking - Commercial Sex Acts in the Human Trafficking
Report. Record two arrests for Prostitution (the juvenile prostitute and the pimp) on the
UCRArrest Report.
2. A juvenile prostitute wasarrestedwithher pimp and a john.
Recordoneoffense of Human Trafficking – Commercial Sex Acts in the Human Trafficking
Report. Record two arrests for Prostitution (the juvenile prostitute and the pimp) and one
arrest for Miscellaneous (the john) on the UCR Arrest Report.
3. Anadultprostitute wasarrestedwithhis pimp and a john.
If the investigation determines that the adult prostitute was forced or coerced into
prostitution, recordoneoffense of Human Trafficking – Commercial Sex Acts in the Human
Trafficking Report. Record two arrest for Prostitution (the adult prostitute and the pimp)
and one arrest for Miscellaneous (the john) on the UCR Arrest Report.
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Human Trafficking—Involuntary Servitude
Definition: The obtaining of a person(s) through recruitment, harboring, transportation, or
provision, and subjecting such persons by force, fraud, or coercion into involuntary
servitude,peonage,debtbondage,orslavery(notto include commercialsexacts).
1. A doctor was arrested for falsely promising a family in a foreign country a home, education,
and work while their juvenile child resided in the United States. The juvenile was forced to
do domestic work for the doctor’s family once arriving in the United States while being
denied schooling and payment.
Record one offense of Human Trafficking – Involuntary Servitude in the Human
Trafficking Report, and one arrest for Miscellaneous (the doctor) on the UCR Arrest
Report.
2. A doctor was arrested for falsely promising a family in a foreign country a home, education,
and work while their juvenile child resided in the United States. The juvenile was forced to
do domestic work for the doctor’s family while being denied schooling and payment. The
juvenile was often beaten for not performing the duties.
Record one offense of Human Trafficking - Involuntary Servitude in the Human
Trafficking Report. Record one Simple Assault (Hands, Fists, Feet, etc.) on the UCR
Offense Report. Record one Simple Assault (Hands, Fists, Feet, etc.) on the UCR
Weapons Report. Record one arrest for Simple Assault on the UCR Arrest Report.
3. A doctor was arrested for falsely promising a family in a foreign country a home, education, and
work while their juvenile child resided in the United States. The juvenile was forced to do
domestic work for the family while being denied schooling and payment. The juvenile was also
raped during captivity by the doctor’s brother.
Record one offense of Human Trafficking – Involuntary Servitude in the Human Trafficking
Report. Record one offense of Rape (doctor’s brother) on the UCR Offense Report.
Record one arrestfor Miscellaneous (doctor) on the UCR Arrest Report.
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Human Trafficking—Commercial Sex Acts (A)
Crime AgainstPersons
Record OneOffensePerVictim
1. After receiving a complaint about prostitution activities at a local hotel, a patrol officer finds
three minors engaging in prostitution with their pimp monitoring them from a separate
room.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Human Trafficking Offenses Unfounded, Number of Total Number of
Classification Reported i.e., Actual Offenses Clearances
False or Offenses Clearedby Involving
Baseless (Column 2 Arrest or Only
Complaints Minus Exception Persons
Column 3) al Means Under 18
(Include Years ofAge
attempts)
A. 3 3
CommercialSexActs
B.
InvoluntaryServitude
3
GRANDTOTAL
2. After law enforcement called an online posting advertising a male escort, a young boy arrives
at the hotel room. After questioning the boy, officers are told the boy was promised a vacation
in New York by aman, but instead was brought to Florida and forced to have sex with paying
customers. All money earned was turned over to the man. The boy was threatened with
assault and told he would be turned over to law enforcement for prostitution if he did not
cooperate.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Unfounded, Number of Total Number of
HumanTrafficking Offenses i.e., Actual Offenses Clearances
Classification Reported False or Offenses Clearedby Involving
Baseless (Column 2 Arrest or Only Persons
Complaints Minus Exception
Under 18
Column 3) al Means
Years ofAge
(Include
attempts)
A. 1 1
CommercialSexActs
B.
InvoluntaryServitude
1
GRANDTOTAL
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1Human TraffickingClassification
2OffensesReported
3Unfounded,i.e.,False orBaselessComplaints
4Number ofActualOffenses(Column 2MinusColumn 3)(Includeattempts)
5TotalOffensesClearedbyArrest orExceptional Means
6Number ofClearancesInvolvingOnlyPersonsUnder 18Years ofAge
A.
CommercialSexActs
3
3
B.
InvoluntaryServitude
GRANDTOTAL
3
1HumanTraffickingClassification
2OffensesReported
3Unfounded,i.e.,False orBaselessComplaints
4Number ofActualOffenses(Column 2MinusColumn 3)(Includeattempts)
5TotalOffensesClearedbyArrest orExceptional Means
6Number ofClearancesInvolvingOnly PersonsUnder 18Years ofAge
A.
CommercialSexActs
1
1
B.
InvoluntaryServitude
GRANDTOTAL
1
Human Trafficking—Involuntary Servitude (B)
Record One Offense PerVictim
1. A customer of a local nail salon is told in confidence by the nail technician she has to pay
back a $20,000 debt and is forced to work 15 hours a day. The nail technician was promised
a job in the United States and told she would have legitimate documents. Once in the
United States, she was informed she was here illegally and had to pay off a debt or she will
be reported to law enforcement. The woman reported she had been slapped several times
when customers complained about her service.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Unfounded, Number of Total Number of
Human Trafficking Offenses i.e., Actual Offenses Clearances
Classification Reported False or Offenses Cleared by Involving
Baseless (Column 2 Arrest or Only
Complaints Minus Exceptional Persons
Column 3) Means Under 18
(Include Years ofAge
attempts)
A.
CommercialSexActs
B. 1 1
InvoluntaryServitude
1
GRANDTOTAL
2. Two Ghanaian youth were told they would receive education in the United States in
exchange for weekend babysitting duties for a family. Before leaving for the United States,
the youth were part of a voodoo ceremony sealing them to that family. The youth believed
the ritual would result in death if they broke the seal by leaving the family. Once in the
United States, the youth did not go to school, but instead were forced to work at a hair
braiding salon without pay. Fearing the voodoo ritual, the youth were too terrified to seek
out help.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Offenses Unfounded, Number of Total Number of
Human Trafficking Reported i.e., Actual Offenses Clearances
Classification False or Offenses Cleared by Involving
Baseless (Column 2 Arrest or Only
Complaints Minus Exceptional Persons
Column 3) Means Under 18
(Include Years ofAge
attempts)
A.
CommercialSexActs
B. 2 2
InvoluntaryServitude
2
GRANDTOTAL
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1Human TraffickingClassification
2OffensesReported
3Unfounded,i.e.,False orBaselessComplaints
4Number ofActualOffenses(Column 2MinusColumn 3)(Includeattempts)
5TotalOffensesCleared byArrest orExceptionalMeans
6Number ofClearancesInvolvingOnlyPersonsUnder 18Years ofAge
A.
CommercialSexActs
B.
InvoluntaryServitude
1
1
GRANDTOTAL
1
1Human TraffickingClassification
2OffensesReported
3Unfounded,i.e.,False orBaselessComplaints
4Number ofActualOffenses(Column 2MinusColumn 3)(Includeattempts)
5TotalOffensesCleared byArrest orExceptionalMeans
6Number ofClearancesInvolvingOnlyPersonsUnder 18Years ofAge
A.
CommercialSexActs
B.
InvoluntaryServitude
2
2
GRANDTOTAL
2
Florida UCR Input SystemInstructions – Human Trafficking
Creating New Human Trafficking Reports
Sign into the UCR reporting input system. Then selectthe Human Traffickinglink on the left of the page.
SelectAdd Human Trafficking Record.
The Florida UCR input system is set up in the following manner. First input the Report Number and Incident
Date. Be sure that the incident date to be entered is consistent with the reporting period displayed above. If
an incident from a different reportingperiod is to be entered, please contact UCR staff prior to completing an
entry. Once those fields are completed, selectAdd Record under the Victim sequence.
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This opens the area for information about the victim. If there is more than one victim, a second victim input
sequence can be opened after the first victim data are completed. Fill in the Victim Age, Victim Sex, Victim
Race, Country of Origin, and State of Origin. Once the fields are completed select (cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:165)(cid:3)(cid:11)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:78)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:78)(cid:12)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)
save this data.
The Offense and Offender sections will become available to be populated after the first victim is entered.
(To add more victims select the Back To Victims button and repeat the above.) To open either the Offense
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or Offender sections select Add Recordunder the selected section. The following variables are collected for
Offense Information: Reported Offense type (indentured servitude or commercial sex acts), Offense Status
(founded or unfounded), Offenses Cleared By (arrest or exception). Once the fields are completed selecton
(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:165)(cid:3)(cid:11)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:78)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:78)(cid:12)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:68)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:17)
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The following Offender Information is collected: Offender Age, Offender Sex, Offender Race, Country of
Origin, and State of Origin. Once the fields are completed selecton the(cid:165)(cid:3)(cid:11)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:78)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:78)(cid:12)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:68)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:17)(cid:3)
Select theBack to Victims Listtodisplay all of the human trafficking victims reported that year.
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Select View Human Trafficking Report to display a summary of each currently entered Human Trafficking
cases.
The summary will look like this.
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To Delete an Existing Human Trafficking Report
Double selecton the data located in one of the following six fields: Report Number, Incident Date, Number of
Victims, Number of Offenders, Last UpdatedBy,orLast Updated On.
This will openthe Victim Information for that record.
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To delete the entire incident, select all victims in the incident and select the Delete Selected Victim Records
button.
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To Edit an Existing Human Trafficking Record
Select on the data located in one of the following six fields: Report Number, Incident Date, Number of
Victims, Number of Offenders, Last Updated By,orLast Updated On.
This will openthe Victim Information for that record.
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If a victim record is selected, any of the fields can be edited. To save the corrections, select the Save
Changes button below or select (cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:165)(cid:3)(cid:11)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:78)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:78)(cid:12)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:3)Selecting the check mark will open the incident’s
Offense Information and Offender Information sections which can then be edited.
The incident’s Offense Information and Offender Information sections are available for editing. Like the
Victim data, once an item is selected, the field can be edited or deleted.
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Human Trafficking Form Field Values
Field Name Restrictions Options Descriptions
Report Number Free Text Agency’s Report Number
Incident Date Calendar MM/DD/YYYY
Victim Age Free Text 1-99 Unknown = 99 Age of the victim during the incident
Victim Sex Drop Down Female, Male, or Unknown Sex of the victim
Black, American Indian,
Victim Race Drop Down Oriental/Asian, Unknown, or Race of the victim
White
County of Origin Drop Down Country of permanent residence
State of Origin Drop Down US States and Territories State of permanent residence
Reported Commercial Sex Acts or
Drop Down Type of Human Trafficking Crime
Offenses Involuntary Servitude
A reported offense which is
determined through investigation by
the agency to be false or baseless
Offense Status Drop Down Founded or Unfounded
should be unfounded at the agency
level and not reported to the UCR
Program.
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Field Name
Restrictions
Options
Descriptions
Report Number
Free Text
Agency’s Report Number
Incident Date
Calendar
MM/DD/YYYY
Victim Age
Free Text
1-99 Unknown = 99
Age of the victim during the incident
Victim Sex
Drop Down
Female, Male, or Unknown
Sex of the victim
Victim Race
Drop Down
Black, American Indian,Oriental/Asian, Unknown, orWhite
Race of the victim
County of Origin
Drop Down
Country of permanent residence
State of Origin
Drop Down
US States and Territories
State of permanent residence
ReportedOffenses
Drop Down
Commercial Sex Acts orInvoluntary Servitude
Type of Human Trafficking Crime
Offense Status
Drop Down
Founded or Unfounded
A reported offense which isdetermined through investigation bythe agency to be false or baselessshould be unfounded at the agencylevel and not reported to the UCRProgram.
Cleared by Arrest – For UCR
purposes, an offense is "cleared by
arrest" when at least one person is
(1) arrested, (2) charged with the
commission of the offense and (3)
turned over to the court for
prosecution.
Cleared by Exception – A clearance
by exception is when an arrest can’t
be claimed because there’s some
reason beyond law enforcement
control that prevents the arrest from
occurring.
Note: To clear a pending case by
exception you must be able to
successfully answer “YES” to all four
of the following questions:
Offense Cleared
Drop Down Arrest or Exceptional
By 1. Has the investigation definitely
established the identity of the
offender?
2. Is there enough information to
support an arrest, charge and
prosecution of the offender?
3. Do you know the exact location of
the offender so that you could
take him into custody now? (This
means you must know his
physical location not just the
address where he has resided)
4. Is there some reason beyond law
enforcement control that stops
you from arresting, charging and
prosecuting the offender?
Note: Answering “NO” to any one of
the questions above prevents you
from clearing the case by exception.
Age of the offender during the
Offender Age Free Text 1-99 Unknown = 99
incident
Offender Sex Drop Down Female, Male, or Unknown Sex of the offender
Black, American Indian,
Offender Race Drop Down Race of the offender
Asian, Unknown, or White
Country of Origin Drop Down Country of permanent residence
State of Origin Drop Down US States and Territories State of permanent residence
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Offense ClearedBy
Drop Down
Arrest or Exceptional
Cleared by Arrest – For UCRpurposes, an offense is "cleared byarrest" when at least one person is(1) arrested, (2) charged with thecommission of the offense and (3)turned over to the court forprosecution.Cleared by Exception – A clearanceby exception is when an arrest can’tbe claimed because there’s somereason beyond law enforcementcontrol that prevents the arrest fromoccurring.Note: To clear a pending case byexception you must be able tosuccessfully answer “YES” to all fourof the following questions:1. Has the investigation definitelyestablished the identity of theoffender?2. Is there enough information tosupport an arrest, charge andprosecution of the offender?3. Do you know the exact location ofthe offender so that you couldtake him into custody now? (Thismeans you must know hisphysical location not just theaddress where he has resided)4. Is there some reason beyond lawenforcement control that stopsyou from arresting, charging andprosecuting the offender?Note: Answering “NO” to any one ofthe questions above prevents youfrom clearing the case by exception.
Offender Age
Free Text
1-99 Unknown = 99
Age of the offender during theincident
Offender Sex
Drop Down
Female, Male, or Unknown
Sex of the offender
Offender Race
Drop Down
Black, American Indian,Asian, Unknown, or White
Race of the offender
Country of Origin
Drop Down
Country of permanent residence
State of Origin
Drop Down
US States and Territories
State of permanent residence
Source: FL UCR Guide Manual Revised 2018.docx