Crim analyis test 1 Flashcards
In your own words, what is intelligence?
Intelligence is the gathering of information that has then been changed utilizing the intelligence cycle. Information + analysis = intelligence. Information can come in the form of different raw data, like police observations or surveillance reports for example. The analysts create intelligence. The outcome can then be things that are very uniformed or organized detailed things like timelines, and reports. It is not a one person job, (intelligence is information that has been processed via the intelligence cycle)
What are the FOUR sources of information for crime analysis workers?
1) IMINT- imagery intelligence
2) SIGINT-signals intelligence
3) HUMINT- humans intelligence
4) OSINT- open source intelligence
Define in detail the four sources of information for crime analysis?
IMINT is imagary intelligence which involves roots in the military intelligence. Goes back 1000’s of years. Sending out scouts to draw pictures and sketches for a tactical advantage. Today it involved satellite imagary. More so engaging in the analysis but not the collection.
HUMINT is humans intelligence. Which involves engaging with community, citizens, and business owners. Talking to the community. (Snitched, rats)
SIGINT which is signals intelligence. Nor so captured by the internet service providers. Best example is wireless phone signals that cellphones exhibit.
OSINT- is open source intelligence. This information is readily available and includes things like public records on the internet, social media, analysts are actively engaging in collecting this one.
What are the FOUR types of analysis in law enforcement?
1) crime analysis— who is doing what to whom, focusing on crimes again persons and property (ex/ identification of patterns, series of trends by determining when and why crime is happening)
2) intelligence analysis— who is doing what with whom, focus on relationships between persons/organizations (looking at criminal networks with a geographical region)
3) investigative analysis- specialized type of analysis used in unusual/ serial cases and projects- examines why the offender is doing it and examines networks of offenders.
4) operations analysis- looking at how the agency is using internal resources, focus on personnel deployment and workload distribution patterns.
What are some of the crime types that apply to criminal intelligence analysis?
drugs, terrorism, gangs, murder, B&E, police corruption, sexual offences, commercial crime, customs, murder.
What are some of the duties of an intelligence analyst?
Map locations, run database checks, assist with intelligence probes, investigations and court processes. Look at broader crime patterns, write reports on types of crimes investigations and intelligence.
What are the differences between crime analysis and intelligence analysis?
Crime analysis and intelligence analysis are different in many ways. Crime analysis is more quantitative, scientific, includes bulletins, stats, is hard and structured, deals with municipal police forces, has a limited scope, and looks at street crimes, serial offenders and murders.
Intelligence analysis is more qualitative, artistic, more focused on association charts, timelines, telephone toll analysis, is soft and reflexive, looks at federal and provincial agencies, is broader in scope, looks at larger topics, organized crime and national security.
What is the canadian intelligence service of canada?
includes nearly 380 law enforcement agencies across canada. The fundamental purpose is to facilitate timely production and exchange of criminal intelligence within the canadian law enforcement community. Priority is organized crime.
What is CSIS?
A canadian intelligence service of canada… CSIS collects and analyzes information and security intelligence from across the country and abroad. They report to the government of canada. Their focus is on national security issues and activites that threaten the national security of canada.
What is the RCMP?
The RCMP is the largest intelligence player in canada. They have federal, provincial and municipal contracts. They collect and analyse information across canada. Their end goal is enforcement based.
What is the CSE?
Communications security establishment. They acquire and provide foreign signals intelligence. They protect the electronic information, communication and infastructure of the canadian gov. Their focus is on defence and foreign policy.
What is the history of intelligence?
Intelligence originated as a tool for the military. Intelligence in law enforcement began in the 1900’s. In the late 1980’s/1990’s intelligence led policing was coined.. and ratcliffe was the first to use or develop intellignece led policing.
What is intelligence led policing?
Described and counted by Ratcliffe. It is an operational strategy as well as a management philosophy. RCMP was the first to adopt intelligence led policing in canada. Intelligence and analysis are at the forefront. Intelligence GUIDES operations. Decision making is at strategic and tactical levels.
Define tactical and strategic? ILP
Tactical is specific, supports investigative and intelligence priorities.. (Boots on the ground) and strategic is broad, supports management for planning and decision making.
What are the five models of policing?
Professional model of policing, community policing, problem oriented policing, Compstat and intelligence led policing.
What is the professional model of policing?
It’s the olden day one, post war type. It had limited intelligence analysis. Military like, heirarchical traditions. Relied on 3 r’s— rapid response, random patrol and reactive investigation. Lacked analysis, incident oriented, seen as unresponsive of community needs.
What is community policing?
This was noted to be a return to earlier principles of policing. The 3p’s. Prevention, problem solving and partnership.
What is problem oriented policing ?
The basic unit of police work. Problems cause harm to citizens, not just the police. Addressing the problems means more than a quick fix. Focuses on routine and systematic analysis. It is PROACTIVE, not reactive. (This model is centered on Sara model).
What is the Sara model. ?
It is an internationally recognized approach to problem-solving in policing. It is a guide and not a rule. Effective application requires all four steps. The benefits include encouraging creativity, encourages collaboration, it is systemic and logical. SARA= scanning, analysis, response, assessment.
What is COMPSTAT ?
popularized in the USA. Introduced rigorous mapping. Principles included; effective tactics, relentless follow-up and assessment, rapid deployment of resources, the gathering and dissemination of accurate and timely information.
Why is INTELLIGENCE LED POLICING IMPORTANT?
Becuase it’s pointless for police to carry out operations without or before understanding the problem. The function of ILP can be diagnostic in some was. Identifying and understanding criminal groups is important. It helps identify trends, and patterns. Allows us to effectively manage limited resources.
Why is INTELLIGENCE LED POLICING IMPORTANT?
Becuase it’s pointless for police to carry out operations without or before understanding the problem. The function of ILP can be diagnostic in some was. Identifying and understanding criminal groups is important. It helps identify trends, and patterns. Allows us to effectively manage limited resources.
What are some challenges to ILP?
Resistance to change from organizations/people, there is poor understanding of ILP and analysis, a lack of understanding as to what the analysts bring to the table and a lack of understanding and to what the police can bring to the table. Groups are set in their ways.
