Final exam BOWMAN Flashcards
What is the definition of strategic intelligence?
Strategic intelligence looks at the broader, bigger picture. It focuses on criminal capabilities, vulnerabilities, intentions, and limitations. It would be considered a management support tool as strategic intelligence assists in decision making and the determination of future action. The ultimate goal of strategic intelligence is to identify threats that are emerging and not totally out of hand.
What are 3 challenges/issues of strategic intelligence?
Most agencies lack strategic capabilities and it involves a great deal of forecasting. And it requires a large allocation of resources.
What is Structured Analytical Techniques?
A SAT involves a step by step process that externalizers the analysts thinking in a manner that makes it apparent to others, thereby enabling it to be reviewed, discussed and critiqued. (Examples of SAT include structured brainstorming strategies and nominal group technique)
What are some strategic analytical products?
Strategic topics include illegal drugs, immigration, fraud, organized crime, corruption.
Why is there a need for strategic analysis ?
Because of globalization of crime, state fragility, migration, war crimes and crimes of war.
What is the intelligence agency in Manitoba that falls under the umbrella of CSIS? And what is the primary product that they produce
CISM.. criminal intelligence service of Manitoba.-
The primary product that the CISM produces is the Manitoba Integrated Threat Assessment (MIPTA) for senior and executive level staff.
What is the definition of comparative analysis?
It is considered to be analysis across agenices and countries. The goal is to benefit and find the best practices and techniques. Policing is not uniform across the globe, neither is analysis. Comparative analysis is an attempt to create standards.
What is a fusion centre?
A fusion centre is an effective and efficient mechanism to exchange into and intelligence, maximize resources, streamline operations and improve the ability to fight crime and terrorism by merging data from a variety of courses. Combines law enforcement efforts with private sector organizations.
What is IBETS?
Integrated Border Enforcement Teams (IBETS) ARE A JOINT INITIATIVE between canada and the USA. It is multiagency; involves RCMP,CBSA, customs, coast guards…
The shared objective is “open for business, closed for crime”
They operate in the land, air and marine.
What is STANDARDIZATION of analysis?
Standardization of analysis is the International Assocation of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis (IALEIA). The goal is to see analysis as a profession and not just a job. There is also sharing of information. IALEIA is the largest professional organization representing law enforcement analysts, they have regional chapters throughout the world, a code of ethics and bylaws.
What is globalization of crime ?
Analysis on the international stage. Crime knows no boundaries— it follows profitable markets. Globalization of crime is characterized by the unholy trinity: crime, corruption and terror. Types of crimes that impact transnational policing include things like drug smuggling, weapons.
What are challenges to global analysis?
Multiple laws and regulations, different types of crime, technology (creative bad guys).
DEFINE OSINT?
OSINT… means open source intelligence. It involves gathering information, analyzing it, and getting intelligence. Gathering information that is open source like social media, blogs, newsletters etc.
locating and researching information on the web. Can lead to various ‘bad guy’ clues and connections. THE GOAL IS OSINT IS TO ADD MEANING AND CONTEXT.
What are the PROS of OSINT?
The pros of OSINT are that it is less risky, less expensive, and shows insights into public views and trends.
What are CONS of OSINT?
The accuracy, sourcing of information, security risks and loss of information.
