The Uniform Crime Report was mandated by congress in 1930. FBI was given the responsibility to facilitate the report. It is currently used in ever state in the U.S.
The FBI started The U.C.R. to monitor crimes in the nation.
When a uniformed officer or a sheriff's deputy is responding to a Part I crime, they are required to write a report. Civil complaints, land lord tenant disputes, and other non- criminal offenses do not require a police report. The officer may write some comments on the mobile display terminal, but they will not write a report.
It's a crime, so you report it like any other crime--call the police. Anyone can report it.
FBI Uniform Crime Status Report and the CDC are places to start
Mostly law enforcement officers, both uniformed and detectives.
Start with your local law enforcement agency. Many cities, counties, states now have cyber-crime units to investigate crimes commtted in that manner. If they don't have one, perhaps they can refer you.
Reporting a crime does not provide immunity from prosecution for any involvement in that crime. However, some jurisdictions may offer leniency or immunity in certain circumstances for cooperating witnesses in criminal investigations. It's important to consult with a legal professional for guidance in specific cases.
(in the US) Probably the UCR (Uniform Crime Report) which is compiled, produced, and published by the FBI's National Crime Information Center.
The Uniform Crime Report (UCR) provides consistent data on crime trends over time, allowing for meaningful comparisons across different regions and periods. It is compiled by the FBI and provides detailed information on various types of crimes reported by law enforcement agencies, making it a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers. Additionally, the UCR has a long history of data collection, which can help identify patterns and inform crime prevention strategies.
The crime should be reported wherever the crime occured.
Dial 911 and report the crime.
You don't, you report it to your nearest police station.
Your local police department can handle the report.