Investigate whether there is an identifier in NIBRS for individuals (There isn't)

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Investigate whether there is an identifier in NIBRS for individuals (There isn't) #26

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ghost commented 5 years ago

No Python/Github required.

ghost commented 5 years ago

Based on this article, NIBRS does not share any personally identifiable information (PII): https://crime-data-explorer.fr.cloud.gov/about.

I can't find any indication that they have an anonymous individual identifier either.

cherrymrussell commented 5 years ago

No individual identifier listed in this document, "NIBRS User Manual - Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program": https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/nibrs-user-manual

cherrymrussell commented 5 years ago

From Resource Guide: National Incident-Based Reporting System - NIBRS Concepts https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/NACJD/NIBRS/concepts.jsp :

Offender (05) Segment - Offender data include characteristics of each offender (up to 99) involved in a crime incident whether or not an arrest has been made. The object is to capture any information known to law enforcement concerning the offenders even though they may not have been identified.