NUFORC

Background

NUFORC was founded in 1974 by Robert Gribble to provide the public with a means to report UFO sightings. The organization has been directed by Peter Davenport since 1994.

Operations

NUFORC operates a comprehensive system for collecting and publishing UFO reports.

• Operates a 24-hour telephone hotline for reporting UFO sightings
• Maintains a website launched in 1995 for digital report submission and access
• Hosts the largest publicly accessible database of UFO reports with over 170,000 entries
• Publishes reports online with date, location, duration, and witness description
• Removes personally identifiable information before publication

Key Contributions

NUFORC has made significant contributions to UFO research over decades.

• Compiled an invaluable database from thousands of reports over five decades
• Recorded calls on reel-to-reel and audiocassette tapes with minimal editing
• Earned credibility through partnerships with law enforcement, FAA, and emergency dispatch centers
• Provides a non-judgmental hub for witnesses to share potentially otherworldly experiences