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NIBRS Rollout

FBI’s transition to NIBRS and monthly reporting has affected coverage and comparability across years

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Jan 17, 2026
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What is the standard procedure and timeline for releasing FBI ballistic and DNA lab reports in high-profile federal-state investigations?

The release of FBI ballistic and DNA laboratory reports in joint federal–state high‑profile probes is not governed by a single public schedule; instead, laboratory analyses follow internal evidence‑ha...