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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 2009

FY 2008

FY 2007

 Investigations Initiated

4121

3749

4211

 Prosecution Recommendations

2570

2785

2837

 Information/Indictments

2335

2547

2323

 Total Convictions

2105

2144

2155

 Total Sentenced*

2229

1957

2123

 Percent to Prison

81.2%

80.9%

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)

 


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