The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)The Bureau, a part of the US Department of Justice, collects, analyzes, and publishes information on crime and the justice system.
BJS mission: To collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. These data are critical to federal, state, and local policymakers in combating crime and ensuring that justice is both efficient and evenhanded.