The October 2020 UCR Dispatch announces the opening of 2021 UCR registration, effective January 1, 2021. It warns of phishing email scams, introduces a video guide to the National Registration System (NRS) for state employees, and discusses the pending payments process for mailed registrations. The newsletter also includes an update on UCR depository collections, highlights industry news, and lists upcoming UCR teleconferences through November 2020.