U.S. Postal Inspection Service
2003 Annual Report of Investigations of the United States Postal Inspection Service
(Annual. Washington: U.S. Postal Inspection Service, 2004. 76 pages, 6 tables, 3 figures.)
Presents data for fiscal 2003 and trend figures for 1999-2003. SOURCEBOOK table 5.74.
This report presents information on the investigative and security-related activities of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Data are provided on investigations of crimes under the jurisdiction of the agency including: mail fraud and dangerous mailings, e.g., mail bombs and biohazardous materials; child exploitation; interdiction of drugs and related trafficking; and asset forfeiture and money laundering. Other offense investigations covered are mail theft, identity theft, violent crimes against postal employees, and threats to Postal Service revenue and finances. The report summarizes laws pertaining to the Inspection Service's most important areas of jurisdiction. A special insert describing Postal Inspector's continuing efforts to investigate and deter Workers' Compensation fraud is included. The next section deals with safety and security including safeguarding employees, facilities, and the U.S. mail. Additional topics include management of intelligence information, emergency preparedness and homeland security, consumer education, fraud prevention, legislative action, strategic planning, safety of international mail products, and forensic and technical services. The Inspection Service's fiscal 2003 goals, objectives, and results are reviewed and goals, objectives, and targets for fiscal 2004 are listed.
2004 Annual Report of Investigations of the United States Postal Inspection Service
(Annual. Washington: U.S. Postal Inspection Service, 2005. 56 pages, 4 tables, 4 figures.)
Presents data for fiscal 2004 and trend figures for 2000-2004. SOURCEBOOK table 5.74.2004.
The report presents information on the investigative and security-related activities of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The report is divided into four sections. The first covers fraud and prohibited mail, including mail fraud against businesses, consumers, and government agencies; and Internet and telemarketing fraud. Investigation of prohibited mailings includes child exploitation and obscenity materials; interdiction of illegal drugs, and money laundering operations conducted via the mail. The second section, focusing on internal and external investigations, covers mail theft, identity theft, violent crimes against postal employees, and revenue investigations such as postal fraud schemes, employee embezzlement, and abuse of workers' compensation. A new section has been added presenting information on dangerous mail and homeland security, which covers biological and chemical hazards, and explosives sent through the mail. Also discussed are measures to ensure Postal Service preparedness in the event of a terrorist attack. The fourth section discusses security issues, e.g., facility security, natural disaster preparedness, personnel security, and transportation security. Other topics include intelligence, consumer education, fraud prevention, international affairs, and forensic and technical services. The Inspection Service's criminal statistics for fiscal year 2004 are listed.
2005 Annual Report of Investigations of the United States Postal Inspection Service
(Annual. Washington: U.S. Postal Inspection Service, 2006. 60 pages, 4 tables, 4 figures.)
Presents data for fiscal 2005 and trend figures for 2001-2005. SOURCEBOOK table 5.74.2005.
The report presents information on the investigative and security-related activities of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The report is divided into four sections. The first covers fraud and prohibited mail, including mail fraud against businesses, consumers, and government agencies; deceptive mail operations; and Internet and telemarketing fraud. Investigation of prohibited mailings includes child exploitation and obscenity materials sent through the mail. Also discussed are compliance with the Federal Victim Witness Assistance Program, asset forfeitures completed during the fiscal year, and postal employee abuse of workers' compensation. The second section, focusing on internal (employee) and external investigations, covers mail theft, identity theft, violent crime against postal employees; interdiction of illegal drugs; money laundering operations conducted via the mail; and revenue investigations such as postal fraud schemes and employee embezzlement. The third section presents information on dangerous mail and homeland security, which covers biological and chemical hazards, explosives sent through the mail, and investigations of unidentified substances in the mail. Also discussed are measures to ensure Postal Service preparedness in the event of a terrorist attack. The fourth section discusses security issues, e.g., facility security, natural disaster preparedness, personnel security, and periodic observation of mail conditions. Other topics include intelligence, consumer education, fraud prevention, international affairs, and forensic and technical services. The Inspection Service's criminal statistics for fiscal year 2005 are listed.
2006 Annual Report of Investigations of the United States Postal Inspection Service
(Annual. Washington: U.S. Postal Inspection Service, 2007. 56 pages, 4 tables, 3 figures.)
Presents data for fiscal 2006 and trend figures for 2002-2006. SOURCEBOOK tables 5.74.2006.
The report presents information on the investigative and security-related activities of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The report is divided into five sections. The first covers fraud and asset forfeiture, including mail fraud against businesses, consumers, and government agencies; money laundering operations conducted via the mail, including illicit use of money orders; and revenue investigations (e.g., underpayment of postage and trafficking of counterfeit postage). Also discussed are compliance with the Federal Witness Assistance Program, asset forfeitures completed during the fiscal year, and postal employee abuse of workers' compensation. The second section, focusing on internal (employee) and external investigations, covers mail theft, violent crime against postal employees, and financial investigations such as embezzlements of postal funds. The third section presents information on dangerous mail and homeland security, which covers biological and chemical hazards, explosives sent through the mail, and investigations of unidentified substances in the mail. Also discussed are measures to ensure Postal Service preparedness in the event of a terrorist attack. The fourth section discusses security issues, e.g., facility security, personnel security, and natural disaster preparedness. The fifth section explores the circulation of child exploitation and obscenity materials via mail, as well as interdiction of illegal drugs. Other topics include intelligence, consumer education, fraud prevention, international affairs, and forensic and technical services. The Inspection Service's criminal statistics for fiscal year 2006 also are listed.
2007 Annual Report of Investigations of the United States Postal Inspection Service
(Annual. Washington: U.S. Postal Inspection Service, 2008. 57 pages, 4 tables, 3 figures.)
Presents data for fiscal 2007 and trend figures for 2003-2007. SOURCEBOOK tables 4.0001.2007, 5.73.2007, 5.74.2007.
The report presents information on the investigative and security-related activities of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The report is divided into five sections. The first covers security issues, e.g., facility security, personnel security, and postal asset security. The second section covers mail fraud and revenue protection, including mail fraud against businesses, consumers, and government agencies; money laundering operations conducted via the mail, including illicit use of money orders; and revenue investigations (e.g., underpayment of postage and trafficking of counterfeit postage). Also discussed are compliance with the Federal Witness Assistance Program, asset forfeitures completed during the fiscal year, and interdiction of illegal drugs. The third section presents information on global security and investigations, including partnerships with the Mexican postal service and Interpol, investigations of international mail theft, and evaluation of mail security at airports around the world. The fourth section discusses mail theft, identity theft, and violent crime against postal employees. The fifth section presents information on dangerous mail, which covers biological and chemical hazards, explosives sent through the mail, and investigations of unidentified substances in the mail. Also discussed are homeland security initiatives to ensure Postal Service preparedness in the event of a terrorist attack. Other topics include national preparedness, the circulation of child exploitation and obscenity materials via mail, consumer education, fraud prevention, and forensic and technical services. The Inspection Service's arrest statistics for fiscal year 2007 also are listed.
U.S. Sentencing Commission
2002 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics
(Annual. Washington: U.S. Sentencing Commission, 2004. 220 pages, 536 tables (estimated), 13 figures, 2 appendices.)
Presents data for fiscal 2002. SOURCEBOOK tables 5.26-5.29, 5.31-5.36, 5.39.
This publication presents detailed information on the application of Federal sentencing guidelines for fiscal year 2002. The information is presented in nine sections. Section one contains data on the reporting characteristics of the 94 district courts represented in the report. The second section presents data on demographic characteristics and offenses of defendants sentenced according to the Federal sentencing guidelines. Section three contains data on the type and length of sentences imposed in Federal courts. In sections four and five, detailed information is presented on the applications of and departures from the guideline ranges. Section six focuses on drug guideline offenses, including breakdowns by drug type, offender characteristics, and offense-related variables. Sections seven and eight contain data on the sentencing of immigration cases and organizations, respectively. The final section provides detailed information on appeals of cases processed under the sentencing guidelines. The appendices include a description of variables and supplemental tables providing detailed sentencing statistics by judicial district.
2003 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics
(Annual. Washington: U.S. Sentencing Commission, 2005. 235 pages, 542 tables (estimated), 13 figures, 2 appendices.)
Presents data for fiscal 2003. SOURCEBOOK tables 5.26.2003-5.29.2003, 5.31.2003-5.36.2003, 5.39.2003.
This publication presents detailed information on the application of Federal sentencing guidelines for fiscal year 2003. The information is presented in nine sections. Section one contains data on the reporting characteristics of the 94 district courts represented in the report. The second section presents data on demographic characteristics and offenses of defendants sentenced according to the Federal sentencing guidelines. Section three contains data on the type and length of sentences imposed in Federal courts. In sections four and five, detailed information is presented on the applications of and departures from the guideline ranges. Section six focuses on drug guideline offenses, including breakdowns by drug type, offender characteristics, and offense-related variables. Sections seven and eight contain data on the sentencing of immigration cases and organizations, respectively. The final section provides detailed information on appeals of cases processed under the sentencing guidelines. The appendices include a description of variables and supplemental tables providing detailed sentencing statistics by judicial district.
2004 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics
(Annual. Washington: U.S. Sentencing Commission, 2006. 450 pages, 542 tables (estimated), 28 figures, 4 appendices.)
Presents data for fiscal 2004. SOURCEBOOK tables 5.26.2004-5.29.2004, 5.31.2004-5.36.2004, 5.39.2004.
This publication presents detailed information on the application of Federal sentencing guidelines for fiscal year 2004. Statistical data are provided for district and circuit courts as well as national-level summaries. This 2004 edition presents the information in three sections because the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Blakely v. Washington created uncertainty among the Federal courts regarding the mandatory nature of the sentencing guidelines. The first section contains descriptive statistics for all offenders sentenced under the guidelines during fiscal 2004. This includes offense and offender characteristics, and information about cases that were appealed. The second section is based on cases sentenced prior to the Blakely decision, which occurred on June 24, 2004. This includes data specific to the sentences imposed, such as type and length of sentences; upward and downward departures from the guideline range; and sentencing data specific to drug cases, immigration cases, and organizations. The third section presents the same set of tables for cases sentenced during the post-Blakely period. Sections two and three are accompanied by appendices that provide definitions of variables, table notes, and selected data for each of the 94 Federal judicial districts for the pre- and post-Blakely periods, respectively.
2005 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics
(Annual. Washington: U.S. Sentencing Commission, 2006. 466 pages, 680 tables (estimated), 28 figures, 4 appendices.)
Presents data for fiscal 2005. SOURCEBOOK tables 5.26.2005-5.29.2005, 5.31.2005-5.36.2005, 5.39.2005.
This publication presents detailed information on the application of Federal sentencing guidelines for fiscal year 2005. Statistical data are provided for district and circuit courts, as well as national-level summary data. This 2005 edition presents the information in three sections because the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Booker rendered the mandatory application provisions of the Federal sentencing guidelines unconstitutional. This decision changed the mandatory nature of the guidelines to an advisory one, thereby causing a substantial change in the way Federal cases were sentenced. The first section contains descriptive statistics for all offenders sentenced under the guidelines during fiscal 2005. This includes offense and offender characteristics, and information about cases that were appealed. The second section is based on cases sentenced prior to the Booker decision, which occurred on Jan. 12, 2005. This includes data specific to the sentences imposed, such as type and length of sentences; upward and downward departures from the guideline range; and sentencing data specific to drug cases, immigration cases, and organizations. The third section presents the same set of tables for cases sentenced during the post-Booker period. Sections two and three are accompanied by appendices that provide definitions of variables, table notes, and selected data for each of the 94 Federal judicial districts for the pre- and post-Booker periods, respectively.
2006 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics
(Annual. Washington: U.S. Sentencing Commission, 2007. 185 tables, 13 figures, 2 appendices.)
Presents data for fiscal 2006. SOURCEBOOK tables 5.26.2006-5.29.2006, 5.31.2006-5.36.2006, 5.39.2006.
This online report presents detailed information on the application of Federal sentencing guidelines for fiscal year 2006. Statistical data are provided for district and circuit courts, as well as national-level summary data. The data tables are presented in nine topical sections. Section one contains data on the document submission rates of the 94 district courts represented in the report. The second section presents tables detailing the offenses and demographic characteristics of defendants sentenced according to the Federal sentencing guidelines. Section three contains data on the type and length of sentences imposed in Federal courts, including fines and restitution imposed. Also shown is the number of guilty pleas and trials in each of the judicial districts. In sections four and five, detailed information is presented on the application of sentences within the guideline range, and both upward and downward departures from the guidelines. Included are the reasons given by the courts for any upward or downward departures. Section six focuses on drug guideline offenses, including breakdowns by drug type, offender characteristics, and offense-related variables (e.g., weapons involvement, drug quantity). Sections seven and eight contain data on the sentencing of immigration cases and organizations, respectively. The final section provides detailed information on appeals of cases processed under the sentencing guidelines. The appendices provide definitions of variables, table notes, and summary data for each of the 94 Federal judicial districts.
2007 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics
(Annual. Washington: U.S. Sentencing Commission, 2008. 183 tables, 13 figures, 2 appendices.)
Presents data for fiscal 2007. SOURCEBOOK tables 5.26.2007-5.36.2007, 5.39.2007.
This online report presents detailed information on the application of Federal sentencing guidelines for fiscal year 2007. Statistical data are provided for district and circuit courts, as well as national-level summary data. The data tables are presented in nine topical sections. Section one contains data on the document submission rates of the 94 district courts represented in the report. The second section presents tables detailing the offenses and demographic characteristics of defendants sentenced according to the Federal sentencing guidelines. Section three contains data on the type and length of sentences imposed in Federal courts, including fines and restitution imposed. Also shown is the number of guilty pleas and trials in each of the judicial districts. In sections four and five, detailed information is presented on the application of sentences within the guideline range, and both upward and downward departures from the guidelines. Included are the reasons given by the courts for any upward or downward departures. Section six focuses on drug guideline offenses, including breakdowns by drug type, offender characteristics, and offense-related variables (e.g., weapons involvement, drug quantity). Sections seven and eight contain data on the sentencing of immigration cases and organizations, respectively. The final section provides detailed information on appeals of cases processed under the sentencing guidelines. The appendices provide definitions of variables, table notes, and summary data for each of the 94 Federal judicial districts.
2008 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics
(Annual. Washington: U.S. Sentencing Commission, 2009. 184 tables, 14 figures, 2 appendices.)
Presents data for fiscal 2008. SOURCEBOOK tables 5.26.2008-5.36.2008, 5.39.2008.
This online report presents detailed information on the application of Federal sentencing guidelines for fiscal year 2008. Statistical data are provided for district and circuit courts, as well as national-level summary data. The data tables are presented in ten topical sections. Section one contains data on the document submission rates of the 94 district courts represented in the report. The second section presents tables detailing the offenses and demographic characteristics of defendants sentenced according to the Federal sentencing guidelines. Section three contains data on the type and length of sentences imposed in Federal courts, including fines and restitution imposed. Also shown is the number of guilty pleas and trials in each of the judicial districts. In sections four and five, detailed information is presented on the application of sentences within the guideline range, and both upward and downward departures from the guidelines. Included are the reasons given by the courts for any upward or downward departures. Section six focuses on drug guideline offenses, including breakdowns by drug type, offender characteristics, and offense-related variables (e.g., weapons involvement, drug quantity). Sections seven and eight contain data on the sentencing of immigration cases and organizations, respectively. The final two sections provide detailed information on appeals of cases processed under the sentencing guidelines, and resentencing and other sentencing modifications. The appendices provide definitions of variables, table notes, and summary data for each of the 94 Federal judicial districts.
Waters, Rollie O. and J. Meacham Pool
"Salaries of County Officials, 2006"
(Annual. In The Municipal Year Book 2007, pp. 99-119. Washington: International City/County Management Association, 2007. 21 pages, 6 tables, 2 figures.)
Presents data for 2006. SOURCEBOOK table 1.71.2006.
This article presents data collected from the 2006 survey of salaries of local government officials sponsored by the International City/County Management Association. Salaries are presented by job title, county size, region, county type, and form of government. The survey gathers information on 29 positions; among the positions included are the county manager, chief administrative officer, primary assistant manager, clerk, chief financial officer, treasurer, risk manager, health officer, engineer, chief law enforcement official, fire chief, superintendent of parks, chief librarian, and the directors of human resources, planning, purchasing, parks and recreation, economic development, public works, human services, public safety, and information services.
"Salaries of Municipal Officials, 2006"
(Annual. In The Municipal Year Book 2007, pp. 75-98. Washington: International City/County Management Association, 2007. 24 pages, 8 tables, 2 figures.)
Presents data for 2006. SOURCEBOOK table 1.70.2006.
This article presents data collected from the 2006 survey of salaries of local government officials sponsored by the International City/County Management Association. Salaries of municipal officials are presented by job title, city size, region, city type, and form of government. Average salaries of 26 positions are presented: the city manager, chief administrative officer, primary assistant manager, clerk, chief financial officer, health officer, treasurer, engineer, chief law enforcement official, fire chief, superintendent of parks, risk manager, chief librarian, and the directors of public safety, public works, economic development, planning, human resources, human services, parks and recreation, information services, recreation, and purchasing.
Waters, Rollie O. and Joyce C. Powell
"Salaries of County Officials, 2004"
(Annual. In The Municipal Year Book 2005, pp. 100-115. Washington: International City/County Management Association, 2005. 16 pages, 4 tables, 1 figure.)
Presents data for 2004. SOURCEBOOK table 1.71.2004.
This article presents data collected from the 2004 survey of salaries of local government officials sponsored by the International City/County Management Association. Salaries are presented by job title, county size, region, county type, and form of government. The survey gathers information on 23 positions; among the positions included are the county manager, chief administrative officer, primary assistant chief administrative officer, clerk, chief financial officer, treasurer, risk manager, health officer, engineer, chief law enforcement official, fire chief, superintendent of parks, chief librarian, and the directors of human resources, planning, purchasing, parks and recreation, economic development, public works, human services, public safety, and information services.
"Salaries of County Officials, 2005"
(Annual. In The Municipal Year Book 2006, pp. 106-124. Washington: International City/County Management Association, 2006. 19 pages, 5 tables, 4 figures.)
Presents data for 2005. SOURCEBOOK table 1.71.2005.
This article presents data collected from the 2005 survey of salaries of local government officials sponsored by the International City/County Management Association. Salaries are presented by job title, county size, region, county type, and form of government. The survey gathers information on 23 positions; among the positions included are the county manager, chief administrative officer, primary assistant chief administrative officer, clerk, chief financial officer, treasurer, risk manager, health officer, engineer, chief law enforcement official, fire chief, superintendent of parks, chief librarian, and the directors of human resources, planning, purchasing, parks and recreation, economic development, public works, human services, public safety, and information services.
"Salaries of County Officials, 2007"
(Annual. In The Municipal Year Book 2008, pp. 95-113. Washington: International City/County Management Association, 2008. 19 pages, 6 tables, 2 figures.)
Presents data for 2007. SOURCEBOOK table 1.71.2007.
This article presents data collected from the 2007 survey of salaries of local government officials sponsored by the International City/County Management Association. Salaries are presented by job title, county size, region, county type, and form of government. The survey gathers information on 23 positions; among the positions included are the county manager, chief administrative officer, primary assistant manager, clerk, chief financial officer, treasurer, risk manager, health officer, engineer, chief law enforcement official, fire chief, superintendent of parks, chief librarian, and the directors of human resources, planning, purchasing, parks and recreation, economic development, public works, human services, public safety, and information services.
"Salaries of Municipal Officials, 2004"
(Annual. In The Municipal Year Book 2005, pp. 79-99. Washington: International City/County Management Association, 2005. 21 pages, 6 tables, 1 figure.)
Presents data for 2004. SOURCEBOOK table 1.70.2004.
This article presents data collected from the 2004 survey of salaries of local government officials sponsored by the International City/County Management Association. Salaries of municipal officials are presented by job title, city size, region, city type, and form of government. Average salaries of 23 positions are presented: the city manager, chief administrative officer, primary assistant chief administrative officer, clerk, chief financial officer, health officer, treasurer, engineer, chief law enforcement official, fire chief, superintendent of parks, risk manager, chief librarian, and the directors of public safety, public works, economic development, planning, human resources, human services, parks and recreation, information services, recreation, and purchasing.
"Salaries of Municipal Officials, 2005"
(Annual. In The Municipal Year Book 2006, pp. 83-105. Washington: International City/County Management Association, 2006. 23 pages, 7 tables, 4 figures.)
Presents data for 2005. SOURCEBOOK table 1.70.2005.
This article presents data collected from the 2005 survey of salaries of local government officials sponsored by the International City/County Management Association. Salaries of municipal officials are presented by job title, city size, region, city type, and form of government. Average salaries of 23 positions are presented: the city manager, chief administrative officer, primary assistant chief administrative officer, clerk, chief financial officer, health officer, treasurer, engineer, chief law enforcement official, fire chief, superintendent of parks, risk manager, chief librarian, and the directors of public safety, public works, economic development, planning, human resources, human services, parks and recreation, information services, recreation, and purchasing.
"Salaries of Municipal Officials, 2007"
(Annual. In The Municipal Year Book 2008, pp. 73-94. Washington: International City/County Management Association, 2008. 22 pages, 8 tables, 2 figures.)
Presents data for 2007. SOURCEBOOK table 1.70.2007.
This article presents data collected from the 2007 survey of salaries of local government officials sponsored by the International City/County Management Association. Salaries of municipal officials are presented by job title, city size, region, city type, and form of government. Average salaries of 23 positions are presented: the city manager/chief administrative officer, primary assistant manager, clerk, chief financial officer, health officer, treasurer, engineer, chief law enforcement official, fire chief, superintendent of parks, risk manager, chief librarian, and the directors of public safety, public works, economic development, planning, human resources, human services, parks and recreation, information services, recreation, and purchasing.
Wechsler, Henry; Jae Eun Lee; Meichun Kuo; Mark Seibring; Toben F. Nelson; and Hang Lee
"Trends in College Binge Drinking During a Period of Increased Prevention Efforts"
(Journal of American College Health, Vol. 50 (March 2002), pp. 203-217. 15 pages, 10 tables [Online]. Available: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/cas/Documents/trends/Trends.pdf [Dec. 14, 2004].)
Presents data for 1993, 1997, 1999, and 2001. SOURCEBOOK tables 3.77-3.80.
This article reports the results of four national surveys of college students on drinking practices and related behaviors. The data are from the Harvard School of Public Health'sCollege Alcohol Studies conducted in 1993, 1997, 1999, and 2001. Tables are presented on patterns of alcohol use and drinking styles of college students, and the prevalence of binge drinking by student and college characteristics. The prevalence of alcohol-related problems experienced by college students, the effects of binge drinking on non-binge drinkers in campus housing settings, and the prevalence of heavy drinking at on- and off-campus venues also are presented. The article concludes with tables providing information on college students' exposure to alcohol-related education and consequences imposed by colleges.