Criminal Intelligence Process
Dr. James F. Pastor, Ph.D.,J.D.
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Criminal Intelligence Process
Criminal intelligence is a process involving planning and direction, information collection, processing/collation, analysis, dissemination and reevaluation (feedback) of information on suspected criminals or organizations. This sequential process is commonly referred to as the intelligence process/cycle.
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Criminal Intelligence Process Overview
1. Why is intelligence important to the law enforcement executive? 2. The intelligence process/cycle. 3. Applicable policies and procedures.
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Why is Intelligence Important?
Prevent and deter crime Support investigations Focus collection efforts Support prosecutions Provide support for decision-making
Guide the allocation of resources and personnel Help prioritize and select cases
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Why is Intelligence Important?
1. Aid in the investigation and apprehension of offenders. 2. Provide threat advisories in order to harden targets. 3. Aid in planning and resource allocation.
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Types of intelligence:
Tactical Intelligence: Immediate use and benefit Operational Intelligence: Ongoing investigations Strategic Intelligence: Policy making, planning, prevention and deterrence of crime
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Intelligence Products
Products: A series of regularly produced intelligence reports that have a specific format and type of message intended to convey critical information. The product should:
Identify the target audience (patrol officers, administrators, task force members, etc). Convey critical information clearly. Identify time parameters wherein the intelligence is actionable. Provide recommendations for follow-up.
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Intelligence Process/Cycle
Intelligence starts at the most basic level Collect information about the crime triangle Similar to problem oriented policing
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Intelligence Process/Cycle Crime Triangle
Offender Focusing the Analysis
Victim
Location/ Community
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Intelligence Process/Cycle Crime Triangle
As the body of assessed information accumulates, the intelligence analyst asks two questions:
1. What does this information mean? 2. Can I prove it?
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Intelligence Process/Cycle Crime Triangle
Each piece of information needs to be assessed for its validity & reliability. Determine how much weight, if any, the information contributes to: 1. understanding the crime, 2. Identifying suspects and 3. Developing a case that can be prosecuted.
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Five Stages of Intelligence Cycle
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Step 1: Planning and Direction
Determine mission of the unit Identify customers Scan the environment Identify and select problem/ subjects/ conditions Ask questions/formulate hypotheses Identify and prioritize information requirements 1. Audit trails and audit and purging of files 2. Physical and information system security 3. Proper staffing
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Step 2: Collection
Receive information requirements and identify objectives Select appropriate collection methods Overt Methods
Media Public Records and Databases Street Interviews / Jail Interviews
Covert Methods
Surveillance Unwitting Sources / Informants / Jail Conversations Undercover Operatives
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Step 2: Collection (Continued)
Value of Networks: LEIU RISS (MAGLOCLEN) NW3C Associations (IALEIA, IOMGIA, etc.) LEIN STIC Fusion Centers
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Step 3: Analysis & Production
The heart of the intelligence system Fills in the gaps Gives additional meaning to raw information Answers the question, So what?
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Step 3: Analysis & Production (Continued)
Rapid and selective storage and retrieval system Assembling information in proper order Sorting and organizing information into categories or a logical sequence Accurate -- Relevant -- Timely Reliability-- Consistency of the Source Validity-- Accuracy of the Information
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Step 4: Dissemination
Criteria Legitimate request Right to Know Need to Know Release Authority (Third-party rule) Reasonable Use Trusted
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Step 5: Evaluation
Timely, Accurate & Legal Dissemination? No dissemination? No value! Assess what is needed to improve process, or quality of the information! Auditing the intelligence process:
Necessary for operational and risk management reasons Audits are a critical yet complex component of intelligence management.
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Policies and Procedures
Establish an organizational framework
Need for the intelligence unit How it functions every day Issues of resource acquisition, deployment and management Future agency needs for the intelligence function Determine its organizational priority and placement Provide for resource allocation Defining its mission and goals Establish the units authority and responsibility
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IACP Model Policy on Criminal Intelligence
IACP has taken a proactive role in all aspects of developing law enforcement intelligence. Provides a policy statement and procedure that are of particular benefit to a small agency. It is a sound foundation for starting the process.
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Adhering to 28 CFR part 23
Develop specific policies and procedures to cover:
Security Accessing the system to make inquiries Defining standards for identifying and classifying NonCriminal Identifying Information Entering data in the criminal intelligence system Reviewing data quality and propriety Purging Disseminating intelligence
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Establishing & managing partnerships
Two general types of partnerships:
1. Users: Organizations with which information and/or intelligence products are shared. Users are consumers. 2. Participants: Organizations that provide resources and actively contribute to the intelligence activity, such as a statewide intelligence center. Participants have a shared responsibility for operations.
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Establishing & managing partnerships (Continued)
Three forms of written agreements:
1. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA): Users will abide by the rules established for the system/activity, aid in cost recovery and adhere to legal and accountability standards. 2. Mutual Aid Pact (MAP): An agreement to deal with special circumstances and establishes agreed upon conditions when one agency would provide assistance to another. 3. Memorandum of Understanding: More detailed, involves a partnership in an activity. Specifies all obligations and responsibilities of parties involved.
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