GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Police Report Filing Time Statistics

The average time taken to file a police report is approximately one hour.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In this post, we examine various statistics related to police report filing time and the impact on police officers and victims. From the percentage of officers’ shifts spent on paperwork to the use of digital systems for faster processing, these insights shed light on the challenges and improvements in police reporting processes.

Statistic 1

"On average, officers spend around 39% of their shift completing paperwork, including police reports."

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"Approximately 4.4 million crimes went unreported because victims believed the police could not or would not help, implying a longer report filling time."

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"The average police officer in the UK spends 43% of their time reportedly doing ‘back-office’ work."

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"A RAND study found the average response time for high-priority calls was less than 18 minutes, indicating that report filing starts swiftly afterward."

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"It was found that victims waited an average of 11 minutes to be connected with a 911 operator in Detroit, affecting the report time."

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"Online crime reporting has led to shorter filing times, with 30% of non-emergency crime reports in Seattle done online."

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"More than 50% of recorded crime is not investigated in the UK due to limited resources, affecting the time spent on reports."

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"In the case of non-emergency incidents that require a police report in NYC, it may take officers up to 7 hours to respond, delaying report filing."

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"Scottsdale Police Department Arizona requires 5 to 7 business days to have a report available after being filed."

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"The Manor, Texas police department saves 240 hours per year by reducing the filing time through digitizing their system."

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"There was a 40% decrease in time spent filling out reports with the digital overhaul of UK police systems."

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"With new report filing systems, LAPD officers have reduced manual data entry in report-writing time by 50%."

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"Backlogs in the Portland Police Bureau's Records Division make it take up to 10 business days to process each report."

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"The San Diego Police Department estimated that they spent one-third of their time in the field completing reports."

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"Lincoln, Nebraska police reported using an estimated 3 hours a day on paperwork, contributing to police report filing time."

In conclusion, the statistics presented highlight the significant impact that report filing time has on police officers’ efficiency and the effectiveness of law enforcement. Time spent on paperwork can vary greatly across different departments and regions, with digital systems showing promising results in reducing filing times. Delays in filing reports can lead to unreported crimes, longer response times, and inefficient use of police resources. Improving report filing processes through digitization and streamlining manual tasks can ultimately enhance officers’ ability to respond to emergencies promptly and handle investigations effectively.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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