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Three Fiscal Years Trends in Investigations - Criminal Investigation (CI)

 

How to Interpret Criminal Investigation Data

Since actions on a specific investigation may cross fiscal years, the data shown in cases initiated may not always represent the same universe of cases shown in other actions within the same fiscal year.

 

FY 2011

FY 2010

FY 2009

 Investigations Initiated

4720

4706

4121

 Prosecution Recommendations

3410

3034

2570

 Information/Indictments

2998

2645

2335

 Total Convictions

2350

2184

2105

 Total Sentenced*

2206

2172

2229

 Percent to Prison

81.7%

81.5%

81.2%

*Sentence includes confinement to federal prison, halfway house, home detention, or some combination thereof.

A fiscal year runs from October 1 through September 30.
Data Source: Criminal Investigation Management Information System


Enforcement Strategy

Criminal Investigation (CI)

 


Page Last Reviewed or Updated: November 04, 2011