Arrests aren't enough: Going after 'bad guys with guns' helps, but it won't solve Baltimore's crime epidemic
A healthy police department and healthy relationships between organizations... something to contemplate....Read more
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
In The News
Homeland Security chief says agency is reaching out "says her department is deploying more intelligence analysts nationwide and expanding teams that do outreach with Muslim communities"
Mexican drug lord: Why Arturo Beltran Levya's death matters
Mexico Takes Down a Drug Lord. But Will It Make Any Difference?
CFSEU Arrest 7 Individuals for Transporting Drugs to the U.S. by Aircraft ""This investigation is a prime example of the manner in which police agencies within Canada and the United States work together to combat organize crime involved in the cross border drug trade," stated Superintendent Mark Fleming of CFSEU GTA."
From Russia with love: The Russian mob ( an analysis by the National Association of Chiefs of Police Organized Crime Control Committee)
Mexican drug lord: Why Arturo Beltran Levya's death matters
Mexico Takes Down a Drug Lord. But Will It Make Any Difference?
CFSEU Arrest 7 Individuals for Transporting Drugs to the U.S. by Aircraft ""This investigation is a prime example of the manner in which police agencies within Canada and the United States work together to combat organize crime involved in the cross border drug trade," stated Superintendent Mark Fleming of CFSEU GTA."
From Russia with love: The Russian mob ( an analysis by the National Association of Chiefs of Police Organized Crime Control Committee)
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Holiday give & take
Holiday give & take: Bargains on the street may literally be steals
More police agencies should follow the example set in Lawrence, MA - going after those who purchase stolen good. Read the article...
More police agencies should follow the example set in Lawrence, MA - going after those who purchase stolen good. Read the article...
Monday, December 14, 2009
Huge improvement for Ottawa police
Huge improvement for Ottawa police
New StatsCan report finds force No. 2 in crime-solving among big city departments
New StatsCan report finds force No. 2 in crime-solving among big city departments
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Law enforcement trends to watch in 2010 and beyond
Law enforcement trends to watch in 2010 and beyond The author, Ken Wallentine, of this PoliceOne.com article is Chief of Law Enforcement for the Utah Attorney General. Intelligence-led policing and intelligence analysts are discussed - this is worth reading!
Innovation First: Using Technology to Fight Crime
Innovation First: Using Technology to Fight Crime is the platform of political candidate Chris Kelly, who seeks to become Attorney General of California. The platform concepts if enacted, would impact crime and intelligence analysis in that state. It includes standardized crime mapping across the states. Any thoughts?
FBI's Proactive Approach to Financial Fraud
Kevin L. Perkins
Assistant Director, Criminal Investigative Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Statement Before the Senate Judiciary Committee
December 9, 2009
Quote from statement press release:
"Proactive Approach to Financial Fraud
In addition to tripling the number of FBI special agents who investigate mortgage fraud cases in the field, the FBI has implemented a number of innovative and proactive methods to detect and combat mortgage fraud and other significant financial frauds. Foremost is the development of the Financial Intelligence Center (FIC). The FIC was established on September 14, 2009 with resources appropriated by Congress, through H.R. 2346, Supplemental Appropriations Act, to the FBI to investigate mortgage fraud, predatory lending, market manipulation, and other financial frauds. The FIC is currently staffed with one supervisory intelligence analyst, eight staff operations specialists, and six intelligence analysts. In FY 2010, the FIC should be fully operational with a total staffing level of 58. The FIC’s mission is to provide tactical analysis of intelligence data, data sets, and databases by using evolving technology and data exploitation techniques to create targeting packages to identify the most egregious criminal offenders and to enhance current criminal investigations."
Assistant Director, Criminal Investigative Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Statement Before the Senate Judiciary Committee
December 9, 2009
Quote from statement press release:
"Proactive Approach to Financial Fraud
In addition to tripling the number of FBI special agents who investigate mortgage fraud cases in the field, the FBI has implemented a number of innovative and proactive methods to detect and combat mortgage fraud and other significant financial frauds. Foremost is the development of the Financial Intelligence Center (FIC). The FIC was established on September 14, 2009 with resources appropriated by Congress, through H.R. 2346, Supplemental Appropriations Act, to the FBI to investigate mortgage fraud, predatory lending, market manipulation, and other financial frauds. The FIC is currently staffed with one supervisory intelligence analyst, eight staff operations specialists, and six intelligence analysts. In FY 2010, the FIC should be fully operational with a total staffing level of 58. The FIC’s mission is to provide tactical analysis of intelligence data, data sets, and databases by using evolving technology and data exploitation techniques to create targeting packages to identify the most egregious criminal offenders and to enhance current criminal investigations."
OPEN (re)SOURCES
OPEN (re)SOURCES is a new blog of interest. Blogger and Mercyhurst graduate Jeff Welgan says: "It's basically an aggregation blog of resources related to National Security intelligence that I find across a variety of other blogs and websites. I often have stuff on there about Cyber Security, Human Trafficking, and Counternarcotics."
Monday, December 7, 2009
DNA not just for homicides anymore
DNA not just for homicides anymore
Some food for thought on a Monday...
When will we realize the potential of technology, including information analysis possibilities, in policing?
Some food for thought on a Monday...
When will we realize the potential of technology, including information analysis possibilities, in policing?
Friday, December 4, 2009
Request from Mercyhurst College Students
"CALLING ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS!!
Tomorrow (December 5th) at 10:00 AM EST, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agencies (DARPA) will release ten 8-ft. red balloons at undisclosed locations throughout the US that will remain up until 4:00 PM. DARPA has offered $40,000 to the first person/group to submit accurate locations and balloon numbers for each balloon. Students from Mercyhurst College’s Institute for Intelligence Studies (MCIIS) have accepted this challenge, but they need your help.
Law enforcement patrols the streets to keep them safe and would be the first to notice the presence of a big red balloon. This is your opportunity to show the Feds the power and influence of the law enforcement community!
In exchange for being the FIRST to submit a simple email, phone call, or text containing the specific location and balloon number for any of the ten balloons, MCIIS will pay you $1,000 IF THEY WIN the contest.
Please see the flyer posted in the link below for more details on how to help. Please re-distribute, forward, and inform as many people as possible. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!"
http://sourcesandmethods.blogspot.com/2009/12/help-win-balloon-challenge-darpa.html
Tomorrow (December 5th) at 10:00 AM EST, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agencies (DARPA) will release ten 8-ft. red balloons at undisclosed locations throughout the US that will remain up until 4:00 PM. DARPA has offered $40,000 to the first person/group to submit accurate locations and balloon numbers for each balloon. Students from Mercyhurst College’s Institute for Intelligence Studies (MCIIS) have accepted this challenge, but they need your help.
Law enforcement patrols the streets to keep them safe and would be the first to notice the presence of a big red balloon. This is your opportunity to show the Feds the power and influence of the law enforcement community!
In exchange for being the FIRST to submit a simple email, phone call, or text containing the specific location and balloon number for any of the ten balloons, MCIIS will pay you $1,000 IF THEY WIN the contest.
Please see the flyer posted in the link below for more details on how to help. Please re-distribute, forward, and inform as many people as possible. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!"
http://sourcesandmethods.blogspot.com/2009/12/help-win-balloon-challenge-darpa.html
New program sparks drop in crime
New program sparks drop in crime highlights practical examples of intelligence-led policing.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Community Policing – Theory & Practice
Community Policing – Theory & Practice is a good posting from the blog Our Blocks. This blog has many links to resources related to Community Policing. Check it out.
About the blog:
"Building blocks for building communities
* Our purpose is to provide a ready reference for people who want to work (and play) together to make a difference in their neighborhoods.
* We summarize the best material that’s already out there, and try to make them more accessible (shorter, mobile-readable) and richer (f.e. by using tags & links).
* We collect stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for their neighborhoods. (Some of us learn better through stories than through technical stuff)
* Theory is good, but we like practice (lessons learned, case studies, best practices).
* We try to distill the material so as to highlight ideas that have been tested, whether they worked or not.
* With your help, we maintain a list of online libraries and resources that are available to the public, for free."
About the blog:
"Building blocks for building communities
* Our purpose is to provide a ready reference for people who want to work (and play) together to make a difference in their neighborhoods.
* We summarize the best material that’s already out there, and try to make them more accessible (shorter, mobile-readable) and richer (f.e. by using tags & links).
* We collect stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for their neighborhoods. (Some of us learn better through stories than through technical stuff)
* Theory is good, but we like practice (lessons learned, case studies, best practices).
* We try to distill the material so as to highlight ideas that have been tested, whether they worked or not.
* With your help, we maintain a list of online libraries and resources that are available to the public, for free."
Monday, November 23, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Organized Crime and Transnational Threats Video
November 18, 2009 Symposium: Symposium on Organized Crime in the Western Hemisphere: An Overlooked Threat?
Council on Foreign Relations
"The speakers identify the circumstances under which organized criminal activities constitute a threat to national security. Lee Wolosky, former director for transnational threats at the National Security Council, argues that such activities rise beyond a law enforcement problem and require broader components of the U.S. government to have a role in resolving it.
Wolosky and William Wechsler, deputy assistant secretary of defense for counternarcotics and global threats at the U.S. Department of Defense, say that there exists a "nexus" between various illicit organizations and that these organizations have a unique ability to find each other. They argue that similar connections also develop between organized crime and terrorism. Specifically addressing the threat of nuclear proliferation in the context of organized crime, Wolosky cites the A.Q. Khan network as an example of an international criminal network with nuclear proliferation aspirations."
Council on Foreign Relations
"The speakers identify the circumstances under which organized criminal activities constitute a threat to national security. Lee Wolosky, former director for transnational threats at the National Security Council, argues that such activities rise beyond a law enforcement problem and require broader components of the U.S. government to have a role in resolving it.
Wolosky and William Wechsler, deputy assistant secretary of defense for counternarcotics and global threats at the U.S. Department of Defense, say that there exists a "nexus" between various illicit organizations and that these organizations have a unique ability to find each other. They argue that similar connections also develop between organized crime and terrorism. Specifically addressing the threat of nuclear proliferation in the context of organized crime, Wolosky cites the A.Q. Khan network as an example of an international criminal network with nuclear proliferation aspirations."
Serial Murder: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives for Investigators
Serial Murder: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives for Investigators is a resource from the FBI based on a 2005 symposium of experts.
Fort Pierce man suspected of being ‘Red Striped Bandit,’ police say
The article Fort Pierce man suspected of being ‘Red Striped Bandit,’ police say indicates a robbery series with crimes that that ran from 2007 to 2009. It is a good reminder for analysts to look back in data in time and to keep track through time. Serial crimes do not necessarily occur close together in time.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
CYBERSECURITY : Continued Efforts Are Needed to Protect Information Systems from Evolving Threats
CYBERSECURITY:Continued Efforts Are Needed to Protect Information Systems from Evolving Threats
Statement for the Record To the Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate
Statement of
Gregory C. Wilshusen, Director
Information Security Issues
David A. Powner, Director
Information Technology Management Issues
For Release on Delivery
Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Statement for the Record To the Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate
Statement of
Gregory C. Wilshusen, Director
Information Security Issues
David A. Powner, Director
Information Technology Management Issues
For Release on Delivery
Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Data-Driven Crime Fighting
Data-Driven Crime Fighting: Law enforcement agencies adopt new tools in an effort to be more proactive in getting resources where they're most needed
I cannot believe these are STILL new tools...
I cannot believe these are STILL new tools...
Friday, November 13, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Free Harvard Webinar on Human Trafficking
Best Practices to Combat Human Trafficking: Forced Labor
November 16, 2009, 10 am - 12 pm (EST)
~This webinar is hosted online. Registration required, and free of charge.~
Forced labor is one of the most difficult forms of human trafficking to identify and frequently the most elusive. This webinar, sponsored by the Initiative to Stop Human Trafficking and the Government Innovators Network, will focus on the best practices to combat forced labor trafficking. The panel will feature:
* E. Benjamin Skinner (moderator) - Fellow, Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, Harvard Kennedy School; Author of A Crime So Monstrous: Face-to-Face with Modern-Day Slavery
* Karen McLaughlin - Director, Massachusetts Human Trafficking Force
* Roger Plant - Head, Special Action Programme to Combat Forced Labour, International Labour Organisation
For more information and to register, visit our event page at:
http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/spotlight.html?id=2410
November 16, 2009, 10 am - 12 pm (EST)
~This webinar is hosted online. Registration required, and free of charge.~
Forced labor is one of the most difficult forms of human trafficking to identify and frequently the most elusive. This webinar, sponsored by the Initiative to Stop Human Trafficking and the Government Innovators Network, will focus on the best practices to combat forced labor trafficking. The panel will feature:
* E. Benjamin Skinner (moderator) - Fellow, Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, Harvard Kennedy School; Author of A Crime So Monstrous: Face-to-Face with Modern-Day Slavery
* Karen McLaughlin - Director, Massachusetts Human Trafficking Force
* Roger Plant - Head, Special Action Programme to Combat Forced Labour, International Labour Organisation
For more information and to register, visit our event page at:
http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/spotlight.html?id=2410
Friday, November 6, 2009
OCTA 2009 EU ORGANISED CRIME THREAT ASSESSMENT
OCTA 2009 EU ORGANISED CRIME THREAT ASSESSMENT
This is "the fourth European Union Organised Crime Threat Assessment (2009 OCTA). The OCTA is a core product of the intelligence-led law enforcement concept and its drafting is one of Europol’s top priorities."
This is "the fourth European Union Organised Crime Threat Assessment (2009 OCTA). The OCTA is a core product of the intelligence-led law enforcement concept and its drafting is one of Europol’s top priorities."
Monday, November 2, 2009
What's The Crime Rate?
What's The Crime Rate?
This blog post by Analyst Scott Dickson in The Crime Analysts' Blog is a very readable and relevant explanation.
This blog post by Analyst Scott Dickson in The Crime Analysts' Blog is a very readable and relevant explanation.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Critical Thinking Resource: Serendip
About Serendip: Founded and with continuing support from Bryn Mawr College and the Bryn Mawr College TIDE pool.
Explore!!!
Explore!!!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Men suspects in 4 break-ins at businesses
Men suspects in 4 break-ins at businesses
This news article recognizes a crime analyst as an important member of the problem-solving team.
This news article recognizes a crime analyst as an important member of the problem-solving team.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
In the News
The ramifications for policing analysts are quite interesting....
Global stance against organized crime is urged at Interpol conference
Interpol and U.N. Back ‘Global Policing Doctrine’
Global stance against organized crime is urged at Interpol conference
Interpol and U.N. Back ‘Global Policing Doctrine’
Saturday, October 10, 2009
CNN Money Best Jobs 2009 - Intelligence Analyst ranks 9 in top 10!
Best Jobs in America
They are talking about federal jobs - but its still a good sign for analysts in policing. As the value of analysis is better understood, the demand for analysts will grow at all levels of public safety and security.
They are talking about federal jobs - but its still a good sign for analysts in policing. As the value of analysis is better understood, the demand for analysts will grow at all levels of public safety and security.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Tilley Awards 2009
Tilley Awards 2009
"The order of the top three entries submitted into the Tilley Awards 2009 competition was announced at the UK Problem Oriented Partnerships (POP) Conference..."
1st place: "The overall winning entry for 2009 is Operation Fragment: Operation Fragment is the Government Office South West regional winner. The project was set up by Avon and Somerset police to tackle a rise in metal thefts in Somerset particularly from schools, churches and other community buildings." See details here.
2nd place: "The Engage Team is the Government Office North West regional winner. This project was set up to consider why East Lancashire police's Eastern Division had higher numbers of children going missing from home for short periods of time than other parts of the force." See details here.
3rd place: "Hull Domestic Abuse Partnership also won this year's stand alone category, violence against women. The project was set up in September 2005 to tackle domestic violence in the city following research carried out by Citysafe CDRP to determine why the crime is often underreported and what could be done to improve the situation." See details here.
"The order of the top three entries submitted into the Tilley Awards 2009 competition was announced at the UK Problem Oriented Partnerships (POP) Conference..."
1st place: "The overall winning entry for 2009 is Operation Fragment: Operation Fragment is the Government Office South West regional winner. The project was set up by Avon and Somerset police to tackle a rise in metal thefts in Somerset particularly from schools, churches and other community buildings." See details here.
2nd place: "The Engage Team is the Government Office North West regional winner. This project was set up to consider why East Lancashire police's Eastern Division had higher numbers of children going missing from home for short periods of time than other parts of the force." See details here.
3rd place: "Hull Domestic Abuse Partnership also won this year's stand alone category, violence against women. The project was set up in September 2005 to tackle domestic violence in the city following research carried out by Citysafe CDRP to determine why the crime is often underreported and what could be done to improve the situation." See details here.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Repeat offenders on police force's radar
Repeat offenders on police force's radar
This article is about a Canadian police force adapting intelligence led policing - and hiring a crime analyst as well.
This article is about a Canadian police force adapting intelligence led policing - and hiring a crime analyst as well.
Serious crime dips in Newburgh
Serious crime dips in Newburgh
It's great to see a Chief give credit to a crime analyst and consider her integral to police work.
It's great to see a Chief give credit to a crime analyst and consider her integral to police work.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
North Carolina drug-fighting strategy gets try here
North Carolina drug-fighting strategy gets try here
This is an interesting article about using crime analysis to address the burglary problem in a jurisdiction by shutting down open-air drug markets.
This is an interesting article about using crime analysis to address the burglary problem in a jurisdiction by shutting down open-air drug markets.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Fusion Centers Forge Ahead
Fusion Centers Forge Ahead is an article by Joseph Straw in Security Management's The Magazine.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
analystpedia
Join me in my wiki project analystpedia. The purpose of analystpedia is to capture and share the collaborative knowledge of crime intelligence analysts and relevant experts. The more the merrier!
Intelligence Job Links (How To Get A Job In Intelligence)
Intelligence Job Links (How To Get A Job In Intelligence) is a 12-part Sources and Methods blog post by Kristan Wheaton, professor at Mercyhurst College. There are a lot of great tips here that apply to a variety of analytical jobs.
Monday, September 28, 2009
ShotSpotter Announces Chris Delaney and the Rochester Police Department as Recipients of Its Inaugural “Outstanding Best Practices Award”
ShotSpotter Announces Chris Delaney and the Rochester Police Department as Recipients of Its Inaugural “Outstanding Best Practices Award”
Chris is a great guy and a very bright analyst, Congratulations to him and his agency!
Chris is a great guy and a very bright analyst, Congratulations to him and his agency!
DHS shares a new plan for intelligence and analysis
DHS shares a new plan for intelligence and analysis is a podcast from Federal News Radio. Bart Johnson, Acting Under Secretary of Intelligence and Analysis for the department, details his group's new strategic plan in this interview.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Dallas terrorism sting shows FBI is willing to let undercover efforts go further
Dallas terrorism sting shows FBI is willing to let undercover efforts go further
Excerpt from article:
""If you look organizationally at the FBI, the fact that no analyst can run an FBI field office or rise to senior ranks in the FBI speaks loudly and clearly about the role of analysis in the bureau," said national security expert Amy Zegart, a public-policy professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. "It's one thing to say intelligence analysis matters. It's quite another to make it clear that you'll get promoted because of intelligence analysis.""
Excerpt from article:
""If you look organizationally at the FBI, the fact that no analyst can run an FBI field office or rise to senior ranks in the FBI speaks loudly and clearly about the role of analysis in the bureau," said national security expert Amy Zegart, a public-policy professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. "It's one thing to say intelligence analysis matters. It's quite another to make it clear that you'll get promoted because of intelligence analysis.""
Friday, September 25, 2009
DHS intell office to realign IT capabilities
DHS intell office to realign IT capabilities
"Bart Johnson, is DHS’ principal deputy undersecretary for intelligence and analysis and is acting as head of the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis and chief intelligence officer. The intelligence office will better align IT capabilities to the needs of DHS analysts and the department’s state, local, tribal and private sector partners, Johnson told the House Homeland Security Committee’s Intelligence, Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment Subcommittee."
"Bart Johnson, is DHS’ principal deputy undersecretary for intelligence and analysis and is acting as head of the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis and chief intelligence officer. The intelligence office will better align IT capabilities to the needs of DHS analysts and the department’s state, local, tribal and private sector partners, Johnson told the House Homeland Security Committee’s Intelligence, Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment Subcommittee."
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
In the News
A Crime Series du jour:
Gym-locker thief picked wrong guy
A very significant crime in Sweden:
Robbers In Daring Helicopter Raid
Gym-locker thief picked wrong guy
A very significant crime in Sweden:
Robbers In Daring Helicopter Raid
Collaboration Tools in Fusion Centers
Collaboration Tools in Fusion Centers is a very interesting Analysts' Corner Blog Talk Radio podcast. It features Joe Rozek. He currently serves as Microsoft’s Executive Director for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism.
"With over 35 years of experience in the areas of Combating Terrorism and Homeland Security, Joe Rozek has served in senior positions within the White House and the Department of Defense, having played an integral role in the creation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and in the development of the nation’s post-9/11 defense strategy. Colonel Rozek served over 29 years in the United States Army, most of which was served in Special Forces (Green Berets). In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, Colonel Rozek convened and directed the Secretary of Defense’s Crisis Coordination Center at the Pentagon synchronizing the Department’s response efforts. He then served as a subject matter expert for combating terrorism on the Vice President’s National Domestic Preparedness Review Group."
New link to show: https://www.leapodcasts.com/p/analysts-corner-podcast/
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
A Dialogue with the Drug Czar: Crafting the Obama Drug Strategy
A Dialogue with the Drug Czar: Crafting the Obama Drug Strategy
Click on the recording link at the above site and you can listen to the webinar. Gil Kerlikowske was the Commissioner of the Buffalo Police Department when I was hired in 1997. He is a very bright and kind man. I am glad he is our nation's Drug Czar. Having lost a dear loved one to a drug addiction related death, I strongly agree that looking at the drug problem from a public health standpoint makes a great deal of sense.
Click on the recording link at the above site and you can listen to the webinar. Gil Kerlikowske was the Commissioner of the Buffalo Police Department when I was hired in 1997. He is a very bright and kind man. I am glad he is our nation's Drug Czar. Having lost a dear loved one to a drug addiction related death, I strongly agree that looking at the drug problem from a public health standpoint makes a great deal of sense.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Crime Intelligence Analysis and Policy Analysis
While my Master's degree is in Social Policy, I have not thought much in terms of combining policy analysis with crime analysis and intelligence analysis until recently. It seems to me that analysis in policing cannot be effective until it is combined with policy analysis.
There are different views of policy analysis and it has its own version of cycles. Since crime and intelligence analysis is only effective if it influences a change in policing policies, from the micro to the macro level, I think analysts and related experts need to become aware of how policy works and how to influence it.
There are different views of policy analysis and it has its own version of cycles. Since crime and intelligence analysis is only effective if it influences a change in policing policies, from the micro to the macro level, I think analysts and related experts need to become aware of how policy works and how to influence it.
Intelligence Analyst Charged With Hacking Top Secret, Anti-Terror Program
Intelligence Analyst Charged With Hacking Top Secret, Anti-Terror Program
Lesson to analysts: Follow the rules. When in doubt about the rules, ask.
Lesson to analysts: Follow the rules. When in doubt about the rules, ask.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
CRIMEMAPPING.COM FEATURE ON CITY FOCUS WITH LINCOLN POLICE CHIEF TOM CASADY
Nice video with Chief Tom Casady - a great police leader. Note that a number of agencies are using CrimeReports.com (rather than CrimeMapping.com) - so check that site out if your city uses it. They also have citizen alerts.
Friday, September 11, 2009
The Anti-Human Trafficking Manual for Criminal Justice Practitioners
The United Nations Office on Drug and Crime's The Anti-Human Trafficking Manual for Criminal Justice Practitioners looks like a useful resource.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
IACA and AACA Joint Training Conference podcast
Listen to an Analysts' Corner podcast on the upcoming International Association of Crime Analysts and Arizona Association of Crime Analysts joint training conference. The 2009 IACA/AACA Training Conference will be held at the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ. The conference will be held from 10/12/2009 through 10/15/2009. I will be there!
New link to show: https://www.leapodcasts.com/p/analysts-corner-podcast/
National Insurance Crime Bureau Report
National Insurance Crime Bureau Report: 1st Half 2008 and 2009 Referral Reason Analysis
"An analysis of the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) 1st Half 2008 and 2009 Questionable Claims (QCs) was performed to compare Property, Casualty, Commercial, Workers’ Compensation, Vehicle, and Miscellaneous referral reasons. In total, all categories showed an increase in referrals between the 1st half of 2008 and the 1st half of 2009, even though some individual referral reasons showed a decrease."
"An analysis of the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) 1st Half 2008 and 2009 Questionable Claims (QCs) was performed to compare Property, Casualty, Commercial, Workers’ Compensation, Vehicle, and Miscellaneous referral reasons. In total, all categories showed an increase in referrals between the 1st half of 2008 and the 1st half of 2009, even though some individual referral reasons showed a decrease."
Monday, September 7, 2009
Security has advanced since terrorist attacks
Security has advanced since terrorist attacks - Naperville Police Chief David Dial - from Naperville, Illinois.
Chief Dial states "Our intelligence analyst, Kathy Lichay, produces a daily intelligence bulletin that is shared with 165 local, state and federal agencies."
Chief Dial states "Our intelligence analyst, Kathy Lichay, produces a daily intelligence bulletin that is shared with 165 local, state and federal agencies."
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Oak Lawn neighborhood #3 for crime in Dallas
Oak Lawn neighborhood #3 for crime in Dallas
This article emphasizes crime analysis as a policing priority.
This article emphasizes crime analysis as a policing priority.
Friday, September 4, 2009
ATTACKing Auto Theft in Washington State: The Redmond Initiative
ATTACKing Auto Theft in Washington State: The Redmond Initiative
This Police Chief Magazine (April 2009) article is worth reading. It is a great example of intelligence led policing, without calling it that. (Note that the term "car prowl" in the article refers to theft from auto - that's northwest slang for that crime).
Excerpt:
"The impact of the ATTACK center and the Car Theft Initiative has been nothing short of remarkable. Car theft in King County has been in a steep decline since the beginning of 2007, which continued through 2008 and into 2009. The effect of the initiative was felt even earlier, with the number of thefts actually declining in 9 of the 12 months of 2006. In March 2008, the number of auto thefts in King County was 616, down from 1,448 in March 2005, a 47 percent decrease. Redmond experienced a 22 percent decline in auto thefts from 2006 to 2007 and a 50 percent decrease from 2007 to 2008."
This Police Chief Magazine (April 2009) article is worth reading. It is a great example of intelligence led policing, without calling it that. (Note that the term "car prowl" in the article refers to theft from auto - that's northwest slang for that crime).
Excerpt:
"The impact of the ATTACK center and the Car Theft Initiative has been nothing short of remarkable. Car theft in King County has been in a steep decline since the beginning of 2007, which continued through 2008 and into 2009. The effect of the initiative was felt even earlier, with the number of thefts actually declining in 9 of the 12 months of 2006. In March 2008, the number of auto thefts in King County was 616, down from 1,448 in March 2005, a 47 percent decrease. Redmond experienced a 22 percent decline in auto thefts from 2006 to 2007 and a 50 percent decrease from 2007 to 2008."
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Afghanistan Opium Survey 2009: Summary Findings
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Afghanistan Opium Survey 2009: Summary Findings
Afghanistan Opium Survey 2009: Summary Findings
Rising SA gold theft funding 'terrorism, human trafficking'
Rising SA gold theft funding 'terrorism, human trafficking' is an interesting post from the blog Policing with Intelligence.
Crime down 22 per cent last year: Prince George, BC
Crime down 22 per cent last year: Prince George, BC
"Butterworth-Carr credited the introduction of a crime analyst to the detachment and the work of the newly-formed crime reduction team with turning the city's crime rate around." Read more...
"Butterworth-Carr credited the introduction of a crime analyst to the detachment and the work of the newly-formed crime reduction team with turning the city's crime rate around." Read more...
Friday, August 28, 2009
Creation of a National Institute for Analytic Methods
Creation of a National Institute for Analytic Methods by Steven Rieber and Neil Thomason
This is an interesting article suggesting that we don't know what we think we know.
This is an interesting article suggesting that we don't know what we think we know.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Public Safety Information Sharing
The IJIS Institute , a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces the release of the Guide to Information Sharing and Data Interoperability for Local Communication Centers and the Priority Data Exchanges for Local Communication Centers. Both documents are now available at http://www.ijis.org/_programs/public_safety.html.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Freeware Social Network Analysis Tool: NodeXL
Freeware Social Network Analysis Tool: NodeXL
Thanks to a reader for sharing this resource. I don't know anyone using it, but some of you may find it useful. Here is a video on it. Here is a tutorial and discussion.
Thanks to a reader for sharing this resource. I don't know anyone using it, but some of you may find it useful. Here is a video on it. Here is a tutorial and discussion.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Terrorism Early Warning: 10 Years of Achievement on Fighting Terrorism and Crime
Terrorism Early Warning: 10 Years of Achievement on Fighting Terrorism and Crime
This book "brings together academic specialists and law enforcement practitioners to capture the history and share the lessons learned by the Los Angeles Terrorism Early Warning Group (TEW)."
This book "brings together academic specialists and law enforcement practitioners to capture the history and share the lessons learned by the Los Angeles Terrorism Early Warning Group (TEW)."
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Land Use and Facilities That Promote Crime
This morning, at the NIJ Crime Mapping conference, I attended a presentation by Eric S. McCord on "Land Use and Facilities That Promote Crime." To summarize: if we look at types of places that produce crime, especially those that affect the areas beyond the property lines of those places, rather than focus on types of people that commit crime, we may make environmental changes that can reduce and prevent crime.
The places that promote crime:
-retail alcohol outlets
-shopping centers
-high schools
-vacant lots and buildings
-youth hang outs
-neighborhood parks
-budget motels
-red light districts/adult entertainment facilities
-public transit stops and stations
-public housing
Analysts should have map shapefiles of the above locations to study the crime problems in the buffer zones of the locations. These places have routine activities which promote crime in an area - they are criminogenic. Most of the effect occurs in a 1-2 block radius of the locations.
Some of the locations are crime promoters because they attract many people to one place, and thus provide more targets for crime - more purses to snatch, more cars to steal, etc. Some of the locations are problems because they attract those in crime-prone ages - teens. Others locations are problems because they are unsupervised by others. Some locations attract offenders.
Problem solving requires thinking about crime from a variety of angles, developing partnerships with stakeholders, and discovering the things you can change. Changing aspects of location can be much easier than changing aspects of people.
Research Article: INTENSITY VALUE ANALYSIS AND THE CRIMINOGENIC EFFECTS OF LAND USE FEATURES ON LOCAL CRIME PATTERNS by Eric S. McCord and Jerry H. Ratcliffe of Temple University
The places that promote crime:
-retail alcohol outlets
-shopping centers
-high schools
-vacant lots and buildings
-youth hang outs
-neighborhood parks
-budget motels
-red light districts/adult entertainment facilities
-public transit stops and stations
-public housing
Analysts should have map shapefiles of the above locations to study the crime problems in the buffer zones of the locations. These places have routine activities which promote crime in an area - they are criminogenic. Most of the effect occurs in a 1-2 block radius of the locations.
Some of the locations are crime promoters because they attract many people to one place, and thus provide more targets for crime - more purses to snatch, more cars to steal, etc. Some of the locations are problems because they attract those in crime-prone ages - teens. Others locations are problems because they are unsupervised by others. Some locations attract offenders.
Problem solving requires thinking about crime from a variety of angles, developing partnerships with stakeholders, and discovering the things you can change. Changing aspects of location can be much easier than changing aspects of people.
Research Article: INTENSITY VALUE ANALYSIS AND THE CRIMINOGENIC EFFECTS OF LAND USE FEATURES ON LOCAL CRIME PATTERNS by Eric S. McCord and Jerry H. Ratcliffe of Temple University
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety
Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety
I am at the NIJ Crime Mapping Conference in New Orleans for the next few days. Today, I went to a session on Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety and was quite impressed with its possibilities. I consider it a step toward Intelligence Led Policing in disguise. :-) Operational Guidelines will be available on the site in the near future.
The July 2009 Police Chief Magazine article on this topic: Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety
I am at the NIJ Crime Mapping Conference in New Orleans for the next few days. Today, I went to a session on Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety and was quite impressed with its possibilities. I consider it a step toward Intelligence Led Policing in disguise. :-) Operational Guidelines will be available on the site in the near future.
The July 2009 Police Chief Magazine article on this topic: Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety
Second edition of Law Enforcement Intelligence: A Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement
Second edition of Law Enforcement Intelligence: A Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement by David L. Carter, Ph.D., Michigan State University
Monday, August 17, 2009
August Webinars
Analysts' Corner webinars:
The free webinar Intelligence Led Policing for Decision-makers for 8/25 at 3PM ET has 12 openings.
The VERY (:-)) cheap webinar ($25 + $1.61 online ticket fee)Identifying a Crime Series: Beyond Stats and Maps on 8/28 at 3PM ET has 22 openings.
The free webinar Intelligence Led Policing for Decision-makers for 8/25 at 3PM ET has 12 openings.
The VERY (:-)) cheap webinar ($25 + $1.61 online ticket fee)Identifying a Crime Series: Beyond Stats and Maps on 8/28 at 3PM ET has 22 openings.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Analyst will track crimes
Analyst will track crimes
Looks like another decent-paying cross-jurisdictional analyst job is opening up....
Looks like another decent-paying cross-jurisdictional analyst job is opening up....
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Police, sheriffs establishing regional intelligence center
Police, sheriffs establishing regional intelligence center
This article highlights the value of fusion centers in cross-jurisdictional investigations, as well as the concerns of the public regarding civil liberties and fusion centers.
This article highlights the value of fusion centers in cross-jurisdictional investigations, as well as the concerns of the public regarding civil liberties and fusion centers.
Friday, August 14, 2009
The " Business" of Intelligence Led Policing - Part One
Intelligence Led Policing is considered a business model in the United Kingdom, as per their National Intelligence Model, but here in the US we seldom understand policing, or, for that matter, public services, in terms of "business."
Many of those working on policing issues are either civil servants in the trenches (officers and analysts) and/or academics with little knowledge of the business world. Most of us hear the word "business" and think of a profit-seeking entity.
Basically, a business can be described as an organization designed to provide goods and/or services to consumers. The primary aim of Intelligence Led Policing is to deliver the best services possible to our consumers (including you, me and the citizenry), based on the purpose of the organization: policing. The service we provide is increased public safety, rather than fighting crime. Fighting crime without increasing safety means the service didn't work. The business of policing has a history of confused objectives. Confused objectives impede success.
There is no doubt that our consumers want less crime and more safety. This may not mean a huge reduction in crime numbers. It might not mean understanding the root causes of crime. Business research does not have to meet the rigors of academic research. It just has to get the job done. That is a source of great confusion. Real world business does not have to devise studies that prove anything - their focus is outcome. Did we do what we set out to do? Did we find a way to deliver what was needed? Are our customers safer?
Intelligence Led Policing is about policing better, not about debating the causes of crime, not about extensive research, not about tools or technology, and not about politics. Policing is not about justice. It is about public safety. Preventing crime should be its central mission. While we know that there will always be crime and people to arrest, we must keep our focus on the mission and believe that, as the service-providers society has tasked to make our streets safe, we can deliver.
From the National Intelligence Model: "In many cases, it may be about realigning existing resources and procedures to achieve maximum effectiveness rather than the launching of a comprehensive new initiative." Crime and intelligence analysis, at its best, helps police work smarter in the real world rather than the ivory tower.
More in how we can learn from business models in future posts...
Many of those working on policing issues are either civil servants in the trenches (officers and analysts) and/or academics with little knowledge of the business world. Most of us hear the word "business" and think of a profit-seeking entity.
Basically, a business can be described as an organization designed to provide goods and/or services to consumers. The primary aim of Intelligence Led Policing is to deliver the best services possible to our consumers (including you, me and the citizenry), based on the purpose of the organization: policing. The service we provide is increased public safety, rather than fighting crime. Fighting crime without increasing safety means the service didn't work. The business of policing has a history of confused objectives. Confused objectives impede success.
There is no doubt that our consumers want less crime and more safety. This may not mean a huge reduction in crime numbers. It might not mean understanding the root causes of crime. Business research does not have to meet the rigors of academic research. It just has to get the job done. That is a source of great confusion. Real world business does not have to devise studies that prove anything - their focus is outcome. Did we do what we set out to do? Did we find a way to deliver what was needed? Are our customers safer?
Intelligence Led Policing is about policing better, not about debating the causes of crime, not about extensive research, not about tools or technology, and not about politics. Policing is not about justice. It is about public safety. Preventing crime should be its central mission. While we know that there will always be crime and people to arrest, we must keep our focus on the mission and believe that, as the service-providers society has tasked to make our streets safe, we can deliver.
From the National Intelligence Model: "In many cases, it may be about realigning existing resources and procedures to achieve maximum effectiveness rather than the launching of a comprehensive new initiative." Crime and intelligence analysis, at its best, helps police work smarter in the real world rather than the ivory tower.
More in how we can learn from business models in future posts...
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Geert Hofstede™ Cultural Dimensions
Geert Hofstede™ Cultural Dimensions
This site allows you to compare your country with another in five "cultural dimensions." This concept is valuable in examining the cultural issues surrounding terrorism and increasing transnational crime trends. I don't know how reliable it is, but it is an interesting model.
Brief excerpts of the cultural dimensions:
"Power Distance Index (PDI) that is the extent to which the less powerful members of organizations and institutions (like the family) accept and expect that power is distributed unequally...."
"Individualism (IDV) on the one side versus its opposite, collectivism, that is the degree to which individuals are integrated into groups..."
"Masculinity (MAS) versus its opposite, femininity, refers to the distribution of roles between the genders which is another fundamental issue for any society to which a range of solutions are found."
"Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) deals with a society's tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity; it ultimately refers to man's search for Truth. It indicates to what extent a culture programs its members to feel either uncomfortable or comfortable in unstructured situations..."
"Long-Term Orientation (LTO) versus short-term orientation: this fifth dimension was found in a study among students in 23 countries around the world, using a questionnaire designed by Chinese scholars..."
This site allows you to compare your country with another in five "cultural dimensions." This concept is valuable in examining the cultural issues surrounding terrorism and increasing transnational crime trends. I don't know how reliable it is, but it is an interesting model.
Brief excerpts of the cultural dimensions:
"Power Distance Index (PDI) that is the extent to which the less powerful members of organizations and institutions (like the family) accept and expect that power is distributed unequally...."
"Individualism (IDV) on the one side versus its opposite, collectivism, that is the degree to which individuals are integrated into groups..."
"Masculinity (MAS) versus its opposite, femininity, refers to the distribution of roles between the genders which is another fundamental issue for any society to which a range of solutions are found."
"Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) deals with a society's tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity; it ultimately refers to man's search for Truth. It indicates to what extent a culture programs its members to feel either uncomfortable or comfortable in unstructured situations..."
"Long-Term Orientation (LTO) versus short-term orientation: this fifth dimension was found in a study among students in 23 countries around the world, using a questionnaire designed by Chinese scholars..."
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tax defeat puts new Independence police station on hold
Tax defeat puts new Independence police station on hold
While this article may not seem obviously relevant, at its core the emphasis on doing more with less by using "more community-oriented problem-solving and intelligence-led policing" is valuable. It is why crime and intelligence analysis will become more important in the future - to determine more effective use of limited resources.
While this article may not seem obviously relevant, at its core the emphasis on doing more with less by using "more community-oriented problem-solving and intelligence-led policing" is valuable. It is why crime and intelligence analysis will become more important in the future - to determine more effective use of limited resources.
SHARING INTELLIGENCE To Fight Transnational Gangs
SHARING INTELLIGENCE To Fight Transnational Gangs is a 8/11/2009 press release from the FBI describing its new Central American Intelligence Program (CAIP).
Excerpt:
"A joint initiative of the FBI and the State Department, CAIP consists of veteran criminal intelligence analysts from the U.S., El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, and Canada who work gang-related matters. Besides intelligence sharing, the objective is to standardize reports and other intelligence products and to minimize the communication gaps between countries—gaps that currently allow gang members to operate across borders."
Excerpt:
"A joint initiative of the FBI and the State Department, CAIP consists of veteran criminal intelligence analysts from the U.S., El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, and Canada who work gang-related matters. Besides intelligence sharing, the objective is to standardize reports and other intelligence products and to minimize the communication gaps between countries—gaps that currently allow gang members to operate across borders."
LVCVA OKs $480,285 for Metro intelligence analyst
LVCVA OKs $480,285 for Metro intelligence analyst
Wow - it is a 3-year contract - I want that job! (just kidding, but....)
Wow - it is a 3-year contract - I want that job! (just kidding, but....)
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
2009 State of the Future
2009 State of the Future by Jerome C. Glenn, Theodore J. Gordon, and Elizabeth Florescu
Excerpt from the Executive Summary:
"Illicit trade is estimated to be over $1 trillion per year. McAfee puts cybercrime at $105 billion. These figures do not include extortion or organized crime’s part of the $1 trillion in bribes that the World Bank estimates are paid annually or its part of the estimated $1.5–6.5 trillion annually in laundered money. Hence the total income could be well over $2 trillion—about twice all the military budgets in the world. Governments can be understood as a series of decision points, with some people in those points vulnerable to very large bribes. Decisions could be bought and sold like heroin, making democracy an illusion. Organized crime continues to grow in the absence of a comprehensive, integrated global counter-strategy. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says, “The links between drug trafficking and other forms of transnational organized crime call for a more integrated approach to address this nexus.”"
Excerpt from the Executive Summary:
"Illicit trade is estimated to be over $1 trillion per year. McAfee puts cybercrime at $105 billion. These figures do not include extortion or organized crime’s part of the $1 trillion in bribes that the World Bank estimates are paid annually or its part of the estimated $1.5–6.5 trillion annually in laundered money. Hence the total income could be well over $2 trillion—about twice all the military budgets in the world. Governments can be understood as a series of decision points, with some people in those points vulnerable to very large bribes. Decisions could be bought and sold like heroin, making democracy an illusion. Organized crime continues to grow in the absence of a comprehensive, integrated global counter-strategy. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says, “The links between drug trafficking and other forms of transnational organized crime call for a more integrated approach to address this nexus.”"
Monday, August 10, 2009
Analysts' Corner Website
Please check out my new website and services at this link: Analysts' Corner
Future attacks 'may not be prevented'
Future attacks 'may not be prevented' is an article about preventing terrorist attacks in Australia. It raises an interesting point regarding the changing world being addressed by old ways of working, which no longer work so well.
Excerpt:
"What's really needed is a shift from this need to know within the intelligence structure to a need to share and in fact a need to team, to go one step further," Professor Babbage said.
Excerpt:
"What's really needed is a shift from this need to know within the intelligence structure to a need to share and in fact a need to team, to go one step further," Professor Babbage said.
Friday, August 7, 2009
The If Project
Please take time to look at the video for The If Project and donate if you are interested and able. I think it is a great endeavor.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
What’s Wrong with our Intelligence, and How Can We Make It Right?
What’s Wrong with our Intelligence, and How Can We Make It Right?
While this podcast is about national security intelligence, its points on the changing (and much more significant) role of the analyst are very interesting. I think that the concepts discussed here could be applied to crime intelligence analysts as well. Listen and see if you agree.
While this podcast is about national security intelligence, its points on the changing (and much more significant) role of the analyst are very interesting. I think that the concepts discussed here could be applied to crime intelligence analysts as well. Listen and see if you agree.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Organized Crime in the United States: Trends and Issues for Congress
Organized Crime in the United States: Trends and Issues for Congress
by Kristin M. Finklea, Analyst in Domestic Security, May 15, 2009
Congressional Research Service (CRS) Report for Congress
by Kristin M. Finklea, Analyst in Domestic Security, May 15, 2009
Congressional Research Service (CRS) Report for Congress
Sunday, August 2, 2009
New Zealand Institute of Intelligence Professionals
The New Zealand Institute of Intelligence Professionals
A great development in the world of crime and intelligence in policing!
A great development in the world of crime and intelligence in policing!
RCMP to review unsolved killings
RCMP to review unsolved killings: Female victims focus of investigation
Excerpt:
"Former Vancouver police officer turned serial-killer profiler Kim Rossmo told the Free Press that it wouldn't surprise him if a serial killer was at work in Winnipeg.
"It would be shocking to think that in a city the size of Winnipeg, that you wouldn't have one or more serial killers preying on prostitutes over a 30-year period," Rossmo said."
Excerpt:
"Former Vancouver police officer turned serial-killer profiler Kim Rossmo told the Free Press that it wouldn't surprise him if a serial killer was at work in Winnipeg.
"It would be shocking to think that in a city the size of Winnipeg, that you wouldn't have one or more serial killers preying on prostitutes over a 30-year period," Rossmo said."
Army Looking Into Monitoring of Protest Groups
Army Looking Into Monitoring of Protest Groups
This NY Times article highlights the complexities involved at the nexus of military law enforcement issues and the rights of citizens.
This NY Times article highlights the complexities involved at the nexus of military law enforcement issues and the rights of citizens.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Surprise man's arrest leads authorities to meth-lab
Surprise man's arrest leads authorities to meth-lab
Another mention of crime analysis work in the news...
Another mention of crime analysis work in the news...
Friday, July 31, 2009
Man Arrested For Several Topeka Vehicle Burglaries
Man Arrested For Several Topeka Vehicle Burglaries
This story is a great example of how crime analysis works when it works.
This story is a great example of how crime analysis works when it works.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Common Threat, Collective Response: Protecting Against Terrorist Attacks in a Networked World
Common Threat, Collective Response: Protecting Against Terrorist Attacks in a Networked World (speech transcript)
Speaker: Janet Napolitano, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Presider: Paul E. Steiger, Editor in Chief, ProPublica
July 29, 2009, New York
Council on Foreign Relations
Excerpt:
"We've now moved three dozen intelligence analysts out to the field. In other words, as we build the fusion centers, we need to move analytic capacity from the Beltway to the country. So let's -- how this is used. And I'll take it out of the terrorism context for just a moment. That if a law enforcement agency reports an increase in drug seizures of a particular type, that is a data point. That's a piece of intelligence. But a whole range of agencies working together in a particular fusion center can analyze that trend to understand what it means, how it will affect particular neighborhoods, and whether it foretells something even larger on the horizon."
(Hopefully, we are moving into the direction that this blog advocates.)
The website also has links to audio and video of the speech.
Speaker: Janet Napolitano, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Presider: Paul E. Steiger, Editor in Chief, ProPublica
July 29, 2009, New York
Council on Foreign Relations
Excerpt:
"We've now moved three dozen intelligence analysts out to the field. In other words, as we build the fusion centers, we need to move analytic capacity from the Beltway to the country. So let's -- how this is used. And I'll take it out of the terrorism context for just a moment. That if a law enforcement agency reports an increase in drug seizures of a particular type, that is a data point. That's a piece of intelligence. But a whole range of agencies working together in a particular fusion center can analyze that trend to understand what it means, how it will affect particular neighborhoods, and whether it foretells something even larger on the horizon."
(Hopefully, we are moving into the direction that this blog advocates.)
The website also has links to audio and video of the speech.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Eugene Matthews on CRIMINT - Criminal Intelligence Development in the Military
New Analysts' Corner Podcast: Eugene Matthews on CRIMINT - Criminal Intelligence Development in the Military
Join me, Deborah Osborne and Eugene Matthews, instructor in the Criminal Justice program at Lincoln University in Missouri. Mr. Matthews led the in the initial development and implementation of the US Army Police Intelligence Operation (PIO) doctrine. In this show we discuss the relationship between criminal intelligence analysis in policing and in the military, as well as its future development. A must listen!
New link to show: https://www.leapodcasts.com/p/analysts-corner-podcast/
'Smarter patrols' needed: Review faults Alexandria police for lack of data-driven strategy
'Smarter patrols' needed: Review faults Alexandria police for lack of data-driven strategy
This article is about Alexandria, Louisiana - not Virgina. I see this assessment as a step in the right direction - the fact that the value of intelligence-led policing is mentioned at all is great!
This article is about Alexandria, Louisiana - not Virgina. I see this assessment as a step in the right direction - the fact that the value of intelligence-led policing is mentioned at all is great!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Free and Low-cost Webinars
Please note that I am providing free webinars - look to the right top postings and you can sign up for one if you are interested. Some webinars will be offered for a cost, but there will always be free events, so keep looking.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Toward Operational Art for Policing
Toward Operational Art for Policing
I highly recommend this article. It was posted on an interesting blog called GroupIntel.
I highly recommend this article. It was posted on an interesting blog called GroupIntel.
Middletown adds crime analyst
Middletown adds crime analyst
I like it when a crime analyst is the center of a news story. In this story, they say data analysis is a new frontier - and it still is if people think it is.
I like it when a crime analyst is the center of a news story. In this story, they say data analysis is a new frontier - and it still is if people think it is.
Global Terrorism Database
Global Terrorism Database
"The Global Terrorism Database (GTD) is an open-source database including information on terrorist events around the world from 1970 through 2007 (with annual updates planned for the future). Unlike many other event databases, the GTD includes systematic data on domestic as well as international terrorist incidents that have occurred during this time period and now includes more than 80,000 cases."
"The Global Terrorism Database (GTD) is an open-source database including information on terrorist events around the world from 1970 through 2007 (with annual updates planned for the future). Unlike many other event databases, the GTD includes systematic data on domestic as well as international terrorist incidents that have occurred during this time period and now includes more than 80,000 cases."
Friday, July 24, 2009
Few property crimes end in arrests
Few property crimes end in arrest
This news article on low clearance rates for burglaries oin a particular jurisdiction reports that if the jurisdiction had a crime analysts, the stats would be maintained better. A crime analyst should not be doing that! An analyst would help correlate cases once an arrest was made, and more cases might be cleared, but they should not be just a stats fixer-upper.
This news article on low clearance rates for burglaries oin a particular jurisdiction reports that if the jurisdiction had a crime analysts, the stats would be maintained better. A crime analyst should not be doing that! An analyst would help correlate cases once an arrest was made, and more cases might be cleared, but they should not be just a stats fixer-upper.
How Prepared Are State and Local Law Enforcement for Terrorism?
How Prepared Are State and Local Law Enforcement for Terrorism?
Quote from this RAND Research Brief:
"For many local law enforcement agencies, investing departmental resources in terrorism preparedness was a low priority compared with other agency needs. Still, after 9/11, about a quarter of local agencies (particularly those in large counties) increased agency spending or internally reallocated resources to focus on terrorism preparedness. But only about one-fifth received external funding to do this, raising concerns about what public safety trade-offs are being made at the local level to focus on terrorism preparedness."
Quote from this RAND Research Brief:
"For many local law enforcement agencies, investing departmental resources in terrorism preparedness was a low priority compared with other agency needs. Still, after 9/11, about a quarter of local agencies (particularly those in large counties) increased agency spending or internally reallocated resources to focus on terrorism preparedness. But only about one-fifth received external funding to do this, raising concerns about what public safety trade-offs are being made at the local level to focus on terrorism preparedness."
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Excel Pivot Tables on YouTube - for Analysts!
Pivot tables were my FAVORITE tool as an analyst. Here are two short videos (1 & 2) "Introduction to Pivot Tables for Law Enforcement" by Mercyhurst College student Brent Pearson, from Kris Wheaton's blog, Sources & Methods:
Crime Analysis Unit Overview
Here's a nice youtube video highlighting crime analysis in the Gainesville FL Police Department:
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Perception of Crime
I was reading an interesting blog post on the problem of perception, which discusses how, while crime is down 5% in England and Wales, the surveyed public thinks it is worsening and out of control.
This morning, before I read this particular post, I was thinking about this topic. If doctors surveyed the public to see what infections to treat - and how to treat them - would that make sense? If patients came into the hospital and said, "I want you to treat me for this disease because I am afraid of it," would hospitals agree?
I am all for serving the public, but I want it to be served based on reality, not perception fueled by media's tendency to highlight the shocking and bizarre. Crime and intelligence analysis can objectively measure reality using some fairly sophisticated tools along with common sense. Analysts are the think tank of policing. Their goal should be to make a real impact on crime by producing the best information and intelligence for decision-makers, who need to understand that serving the public best usually means thinking strategically rather than reactively.
This morning, before I read this particular post, I was thinking about this topic. If doctors surveyed the public to see what infections to treat - and how to treat them - would that make sense? If patients came into the hospital and said, "I want you to treat me for this disease because I am afraid of it," would hospitals agree?
I am all for serving the public, but I want it to be served based on reality, not perception fueled by media's tendency to highlight the shocking and bizarre. Crime and intelligence analysis can objectively measure reality using some fairly sophisticated tools along with common sense. Analysts are the think tank of policing. Their goal should be to make a real impact on crime by producing the best information and intelligence for decision-makers, who need to understand that serving the public best usually means thinking strategically rather than reactively.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
TERRORISM AND COUNTERTERRORISM: AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
TERRORISM AND COUNTERTERRORISM:AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
"This Annotated Bibliography has been produced by faculty and researchers of the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point, and is meant to serve as an information resource for students, researchers, policymakers, teachers, the media and the general public. "
"This Annotated Bibliography has been produced by faculty and researchers of the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point, and is meant to serve as an information resource for students, researchers, policymakers, teachers, the media and the general public. "
Monday, July 20, 2009
FBI Intelligence Analysts Form Professional Association
FBI Intelligence Analysts Form Professional Association
"The steering group is proud to serve as Intelligence Analysts in today’s FBI. We recognize the significant progress the FBI has made in becoming an intelligence-led organization that views Intelligence Analysts as a core part of its mission. However, we believe there is still a clear need to elevate the importance of intelligence in the FBI, enhance the role of the agency’s 2,500 Intelligence Analysts, and provide additional career and professional development opportunities for FBI intelligence professionals."
This is a great development!!!
"The steering group is proud to serve as Intelligence Analysts in today’s FBI. We recognize the significant progress the FBI has made in becoming an intelligence-led organization that views Intelligence Analysts as a core part of its mission. However, we believe there is still a clear need to elevate the importance of intelligence in the FBI, enhance the role of the agency’s 2,500 Intelligence Analysts, and provide additional career and professional development opportunities for FBI intelligence professionals."
This is a great development!!!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
RAND Report: The Challenge of Domestic Intelligence in a Free Society
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Crime Drops Despite Fewer Officers in Lean Times
Crime Drops Despite Fewer Officers in Lean Times
This article mentions the catch phrase du jour - "predictive policing." Maybe that is the new term because the US is afraid of the phrase "intelligence led policing?" That's what I think. Many jurisdictions are faced or will be faced with the situation the NYPD is dealing with, as highlighted in this article. Effective crime and intelligence analysis become even more crucial when resources diminish. Call it whatever you will, but analysis is central to positive changes in the future of policing.
This article mentions the catch phrase du jour - "predictive policing." Maybe that is the new term because the US is afraid of the phrase "intelligence led policing?" That's what I think. Many jurisdictions are faced or will be faced with the situation the NYPD is dealing with, as highlighted in this article. Effective crime and intelligence analysis become even more crucial when resources diminish. Call it whatever you will, but analysis is central to positive changes in the future of policing.
Lexis-Nexis Breach Linked to Crime Family
Lexis-Nexis Breach Linked to Crime Family
I have thought for a long time that it is easier for criminals to buy information than for many law enforcement analysts in general to access it for legitimate purposes at work.
I have thought for a long time that it is easier for criminals to buy information than for many law enforcement analysts in general to access it for legitimate purposes at work.
City considers pawn shop rules
City considers pawn shop rules
Interesting to see a crime analyst in the news credited with requesting a new city ordinance.
Interesting to see a crime analyst in the news credited with requesting a new city ordinance.
Friday, July 17, 2009
The Strategic Value Of Corporate Intelligence
The Strategic Value Of Corporate Intelligence
Some crime intelligence analysts readers may not realize that their skill sets transfer to the business intelligence world, and vice versa.
Some crime intelligence analysts readers may not realize that their skill sets transfer to the business intelligence world, and vice versa.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
On the Internet, some suspects get tangled in own webs
On the Internet, some suspects get tangled in own webs
Nice mention of a crime analyst in this article.
Nice mention of a crime analyst in this article.
Policing Terrorism: An Executive's Guide from the Center for Problem Oriented Policing
Policing Terrorism: An Executive's Guide, by by Graeme R. Newman and Ronald V. Clarke, from the Center for Problem Oriented Policing.
"This manual is intended to help police executives and other senior executives meet the new challenges involved in countering the threat of terrorism by summarizing writings on the essential components of a counterterrorism plan. It does not deal with the specifics of such matters as (1) conducting surveillance of suspected terrorists; (2) protecting different types of vulnerable targets, such as ports and chemical plants; or (3) achieving interoperability in wireless communications among different disaster-response agencies, such as fire, police, and emergency medical personnel. Although junior officers need this type of detail, chiefs require more general information about a broad range of issues that can help them develop plans and policies to counter the terrorist threat. This manual seeks to meet the needs of chiefs and other senior personnel by summarizing information about 50 key topics in the form of advice to the chief."
"This manual is intended to help police executives and other senior executives meet the new challenges involved in countering the threat of terrorism by summarizing writings on the essential components of a counterterrorism plan. It does not deal with the specifics of such matters as (1) conducting surveillance of suspected terrorists; (2) protecting different types of vulnerable targets, such as ports and chemical plants; or (3) achieving interoperability in wireless communications among different disaster-response agencies, such as fire, police, and emergency medical personnel. Although junior officers need this type of detail, chiefs require more general information about a broad range of issues that can help them develop plans and policies to counter the terrorist threat. This manual seeks to meet the needs of chiefs and other senior personnel by summarizing information about 50 key topics in the form of advice to the chief."
Business Intelligence Led Modernization and Improvement of Correctional Services: Lessons from Abroad
Business Intelligence Led Modernization and Improvement of Correctional Services: Lessons from Abroad
Valuable quote: "Performance-based management is most fundamentally about communication, not measurement."
Valuable quote: "Performance-based management is most fundamentally about communication, not measurement."
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Stages of Intelligence Led Policing
I have created a draft model of what I consider to be stages of Intelligence Led Policing, using models of stages of human development as loose guides. I would appreciate suggestions and feedback in the comments section of this blog, or via email.
Stages of Intelligence Led Policing (c) Deborah Osborne 2009
Stage One: Reactive
Many police agencies are in stage one. Run to calls, investigate, do your best. No analytical support. Little understanding of the value of crime intelligence analysis. Impact on the criminal environment is random.
Stage Two: Relies on Gut Feeling
Agencies with unsophisticated or inadequate analytical capacities that may use analytical resources time-to-time, but generally rely on traditional policing based on trusting past experiences at the gut feeling level. Impact on the criminal environment is random.
Stage Three: Develops the Individual
Agencies that allow individual officers and analysts the freedom to study problems and develop responses fit into this category. This stage supports creativity in problem-solving and long-term projects, but only by select individuals. The work is thus more isolated and limited by individual initiative and time/energy constraints.There is some targeted impact on the criminal environment, but it is not recognized as such nor sustained.
Stage Four: Learns and Takes Risks
Agencies that have engaged in some wide-spread problem oriented policing projects and grant-funded initiatives may have developed some broad-based analytical capacities and learned from them. They continue to experiment with innovation on a limited basis, focused on one or two problems. Analysts provide basic analytical products and support as needed. There is some recognized impact on the criminal environment in one or two areas, but this impact may not be sustained.
Stage Five: Identifies with Institutions
Agencies that have implemented Compstat and/or problem oriented policing across their jurisdiction, who meet regularly and analyze current crime problems tactically and/or specifically, fit in this category. Use of intelligence and crime analysis information is embedded in the work, but it is not often strategic. It contained elements of reactivity. More focus is on the immediate problems compared to the chronic problems of a jurisdiction. Analysis may be diluted by adherence to strictly defined procedures/missions. There is recognized impact on the criminal environment tactically, but long term impact strategies are not in place.
Stage Six: Combines Logic and Intuition
Agencies at this stage realize the value of crime intelligence analysis, combining crime analysis with intelligence, quantitative information with qualitative information. They use the street knowledge of officers and investigators and incorporate it with analytical information. Analysis is a valued commodity to inform decision-making at the level of the working officer as well as the top decision-makers. There is recognized impact on the criminal environment, both short-term and long-term.
Stage Seven: Holistic and Adaptive
Agencies at this stage see beyond their jurisdictional boundaries, since crime knows no such boundaries. They are interested in developing and sharing information/intelligence, as well as obtaining information/intelligence, with every relevant source. They form and maintain strategic partnerships to build their analytical capacity. They identify and respond to their chronic problems and their worst offenders, by developing strategies to create lasting change. They continue to respond the daily needs of their community, but with a true focus on crime prevention to improve public safety. Crime intelligence analysis is central to their decision-making processes. They invest in quality analytical staff and provide the technology and training needed to do the job right. Analysts and decision-makers collaborate to develop innovative and lasting solutions. There is significant impact to the criminal environment, both short-term and long-term, with a conscious effort to collaborate in problem-solving with those entities outside the jurisdiction with shared crime and criminal problems.
(c) Deborah Osborne 2009
Stages of Intelligence Led Policing (c) Deborah Osborne 2009
Stage One: Reactive
Many police agencies are in stage one. Run to calls, investigate, do your best. No analytical support. Little understanding of the value of crime intelligence analysis. Impact on the criminal environment is random.
Stage Two: Relies on Gut Feeling
Agencies with unsophisticated or inadequate analytical capacities that may use analytical resources time-to-time, but generally rely on traditional policing based on trusting past experiences at the gut feeling level. Impact on the criminal environment is random.
Stage Three: Develops the Individual
Agencies that allow individual officers and analysts the freedom to study problems and develop responses fit into this category. This stage supports creativity in problem-solving and long-term projects, but only by select individuals. The work is thus more isolated and limited by individual initiative and time/energy constraints.There is some targeted impact on the criminal environment, but it is not recognized as such nor sustained.
Stage Four: Learns and Takes Risks
Agencies that have engaged in some wide-spread problem oriented policing projects and grant-funded initiatives may have developed some broad-based analytical capacities and learned from them. They continue to experiment with innovation on a limited basis, focused on one or two problems. Analysts provide basic analytical products and support as needed. There is some recognized impact on the criminal environment in one or two areas, but this impact may not be sustained.
Stage Five: Identifies with Institutions
Agencies that have implemented Compstat and/or problem oriented policing across their jurisdiction, who meet regularly and analyze current crime problems tactically and/or specifically, fit in this category. Use of intelligence and crime analysis information is embedded in the work, but it is not often strategic. It contained elements of reactivity. More focus is on the immediate problems compared to the chronic problems of a jurisdiction. Analysis may be diluted by adherence to strictly defined procedures/missions. There is recognized impact on the criminal environment tactically, but long term impact strategies are not in place.
Stage Six: Combines Logic and Intuition
Agencies at this stage realize the value of crime intelligence analysis, combining crime analysis with intelligence, quantitative information with qualitative information. They use the street knowledge of officers and investigators and incorporate it with analytical information. Analysis is a valued commodity to inform decision-making at the level of the working officer as well as the top decision-makers. There is recognized impact on the criminal environment, both short-term and long-term.
Stage Seven: Holistic and Adaptive
Agencies at this stage see beyond their jurisdictional boundaries, since crime knows no such boundaries. They are interested in developing and sharing information/intelligence, as well as obtaining information/intelligence, with every relevant source. They form and maintain strategic partnerships to build their analytical capacity. They identify and respond to their chronic problems and their worst offenders, by developing strategies to create lasting change. They continue to respond the daily needs of their community, but with a true focus on crime prevention to improve public safety. Crime intelligence analysis is central to their decision-making processes. They invest in quality analytical staff and provide the technology and training needed to do the job right. Analysts and decision-makers collaborate to develop innovative and lasting solutions. There is significant impact to the criminal environment, both short-term and long-term, with a conscious effort to collaborate in problem-solving with those entities outside the jurisdiction with shared crime and criminal problems.
(c) Deborah Osborne 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
The Blog@Homeland Security
The Blog@Homeland Security is the Department of Homeland Security's blog which was launched last month (June 2009).
CRIMINT
In the last few years the US Army has developed a new category of intelligence - one you should know about. Read the following to learn about CRIMINT:
"During the early part of 2002, the Military Police Corps recognized the need to better collect, collate, analyze, and disseminate police information and develop criminal intelligence (CRIMINT) from that process." Read more...
Police Intelligence Operations
The Evolution of Police Intelligence Operations
"During the early part of 2002, the Military Police Corps recognized the need to better collect, collate, analyze, and disseminate police information and develop criminal intelligence (CRIMINT) from that process." Read more...
Police Intelligence Operations
The Evolution of Police Intelligence Operations
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Policing Terrorism in the United States: The Los Angeles Police Department's Convergence Strategy
Policing Terrorism in the United States: The Los Angeles Police Department's Convergence Strategy is an interesting article from the February 2009 The Police Chief magazine.
U.N., Interpol plan to fight W. Africa crime
U.N., Interpol plan to fight W. Africa crime
Great quote from this short article: "The best way to combat networks is with networks," Hughes said. "That's what we're aiming for with the transnational crime units."
Great quote from this short article: "The best way to combat networks is with networks," Hughes said. "That's what we're aiming for with the transnational crime units."
LAPD's public database omits nearly 40% of this year's crimes
LAPD's public database omits nearly 40% of this year's crimes
This is a must read article for anyone engaged in crime mapping.
This is a must read article for anyone engaged in crime mapping.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Partnerships with University-Based Researchers
Partnerships with University-Based Researchers
This The Police Chief magazine article makes some good points. I was lucky enough to have active research partners when I was a crime analyst at the Buffalo Police Department. Academics can also get you valuable interns and support your analytical endeavors. Just make certain that your work doesn't become too academic for your department to use - analysts need to create resources for their decison-makers. Interesting research is just that.
This The Police Chief magazine article makes some good points. I was lucky enough to have active research partners when I was a crime analyst at the Buffalo Police Department. Academics can also get you valuable interns and support your analytical endeavors. Just make certain that your work doesn't become too academic for your department to use - analysts need to create resources for their decison-makers. Interesting research is just that.
Applying ILP to traffic accidents
Kanes Corner leads way as city's accident hot spot is a great article illustrating how intelligence led policing can be applied in the real world.
FBI's 2008 Mortgage Fraud Report “Year in Review”
FBI's 2008 Mortgage Fraud Report “Year in Review” is available online.
"The purpose of this study is to provide insight into the breadth and depth of mortgage fraud crimes perpetrated against the United States and its citizens during 2008. This report updates the 2007 Mortgage Fraud Report and addresses current mortgage fraud projections, issues, and the identification of mortgage fraud “hot spots.” The objective of this study is to provide FBI program managers with relevant data to better understand the threat, the trends, allocation of resources, and to prioritize investigations. The report was requested by the Financial Crimes Section, Criminal Investigative Division (CID), and prepared by the Financial Crimes Intelligence Unit (FCIU), Directorate of Intelligence (DI)."
"The purpose of this study is to provide insight into the breadth and depth of mortgage fraud crimes perpetrated against the United States and its citizens during 2008. This report updates the 2007 Mortgage Fraud Report and addresses current mortgage fraud projections, issues, and the identification of mortgage fraud “hot spots.” The objective of this study is to provide FBI program managers with relevant data to better understand the threat, the trends, allocation of resources, and to prioritize investigations. The report was requested by the Financial Crimes Section, Criminal Investigative Division (CID), and prepared by the Financial Crimes Intelligence Unit (FCIU), Directorate of Intelligence (DI)."
Monday, July 6, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Self-study Courses in Homeland Security
Self-study Courses in Homeland Security
"The Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security is now offering non-credit, self-study courses online. These courses are developed by the NPS CHDS teaching faculty and are derived from course content (lecture material and course readings) from the Center's homeland security master's degree curriculum. The courses, offered at no cost, are designed for homeland defense and security professionals who wish to enhance their understanding of key homeland security concepts and require the flexibility of self-paced instruction. NPS does not provide graduate credit for the courses; however, participants are encouraged to check with their professional associations regarding continuing education units/credits. Upon completing each course, participants can download a record of completion.
Registration for the courses is open to local, tribal, state and federal U.S. government officials; members of the U.S. military; and corporate homeland security managers or contractors. Registration information will be verified."
"The Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security is now offering non-credit, self-study courses online. These courses are developed by the NPS CHDS teaching faculty and are derived from course content (lecture material and course readings) from the Center's homeland security master's degree curriculum. The courses, offered at no cost, are designed for homeland defense and security professionals who wish to enhance their understanding of key homeland security concepts and require the flexibility of self-paced instruction. NPS does not provide graduate credit for the courses; however, participants are encouraged to check with their professional associations regarding continuing education units/credits. Upon completing each course, participants can download a record of completion.
Registration for the courses is open to local, tribal, state and federal U.S. government officials; members of the U.S. military; and corporate homeland security managers or contractors. Registration information will be verified."
Friday, July 3, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Officer’s killer no stranger to police
Officer’s killer no stranger to police: Deported once, he’d had several HPD traffic stops
Thank you to a blog reader for this link to a very tragic story that focuses on illegal immigration and policing policies.
Thank you to a blog reader for this link to a very tragic story that focuses on illegal immigration and policing policies.
Collaborative Justice Resource Center
Collaborative Justice Resource Center is a website promoting collaboration in the criminal justice system as well as in partnerships in the community. It is worth exploring.
Black-Market Cigarettes: Miami's New Vice
Black-Market Cigarettes: Miami's New Vice
Great article! Thanks to the Miami New Times web editor Jose D. Duran for sending this link to me. I welcome relevant information from my readers, for my readers.
Great article! Thanks to the Miami New Times web editor Jose D. Duran for sending this link to me. I welcome relevant information from my readers, for my readers.
Big-City Police Chiefs Urge Overhaul of Immigration Policy
Big-City Police Chiefs Urge Overhaul of Immigration Policy
So many implications!
(BTW, this is my 601st post since starting this blog in January 2008!)
So many implications!
(BTW, this is my 601st post since starting this blog in January 2008!)
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Report cards left on local vehicles
Report cards left on local vehicles
Thanks to a blog reader for this article - another example of being proactive. :-) I surely would never get such a ticket. Nobody reading this blog should, either.
Thanks to a blog reader for this article - another example of being proactive. :-) I surely would never get such a ticket. Nobody reading this blog should, either.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Terrorism and Tobacco. How Cigarette Finances Jihad
Terrorism and Tobacco. How Cigarette Finances Jihad
While the source of this article is not clear, it does contain important information.
While the source of this article is not clear, it does contain important information.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Sharing information – the best way to beat cyber crime
Sharing information – the best way to beat cyber crime
This is a good article I love this line: "A further difficulty for police is that traditional forces were set up to deal with local crime, where incidents took place in the real world." I wonder if, when we learn how to police in the virtual world, it will help us police better in the real world...
This is a good article I love this line: "A further difficulty for police is that traditional forces were set up to deal with local crime, where incidents took place in the real world." I wonder if, when we learn how to police in the virtual world, it will help us police better in the real world...
Memphis a victim of crime reports
Memphis a victim of crime reports
There is too much to comment on in this article that I don't know where to begin...
There is too much to comment on in this article that I don't know where to begin...
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Do mergers work in law enforcement?
Do mergers work in law enforcement?
This article represents a discussion that is a prerequisite to the true implementation of Intelligence Led Policing in the United States. At least the discussion is beginning....
This article represents a discussion that is a prerequisite to the true implementation of Intelligence Led Policing in the United States. At least the discussion is beginning....
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Testimony of Acting Under Secretary Bart R. Johnson, Office of Intelligence and Analysis
Testimony of Acting Under Secretary Bart R. Johnson, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment, "FY2010 Budget Request"
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
United Nations World Drug Report 2009
United Nations World Drug Report 2009 (released 6-24-09)
"Every year, the World Drug Report provides one of the most complete assessments of the international drug problem, with comprehensive information on the illicit drug situation. It provides detailed estimates and information on trends in the production, trafficking and use of opium/heroin, coca/cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine-type stimulants. The Report, based on data and estimates collected or prepared by Governments, UNODC and other international institutions, attempts to identify trends in the evolution of global illicit drug markets."
"Every year, the World Drug Report provides one of the most complete assessments of the international drug problem, with comprehensive information on the illicit drug situation. It provides detailed estimates and information on trends in the production, trafficking and use of opium/heroin, coca/cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine-type stimulants. The Report, based on data and estimates collected or prepared by Governments, UNODC and other international institutions, attempts to identify trends in the evolution of global illicit drug markets."
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Mortgage Loan Fraud Connections with Other Financial Crime
Mortgage Loan Fraud Connections with Other Financial Crime
March 2009 Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Report
March 2009 Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Report
June 2009 ATF Explosives Industry Newsletter
With the US Fourth of July around the corner I happened upon this resource, which includes fireworks information, that you may find useful:
June 2009 ATF Explosives Industry Newsletter
June 2009 ATF Explosives Industry Newsletter
Monday, June 22, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Murder: New York City
Murder: New York City
Courtesy of The New York Times - an interactive map of NYC homicides 2003-2009.
Courtesy of The New York Times - an interactive map of NYC homicides 2003-2009.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Government of Canada Introduces Legislation to Fight Crime in the 21st Century
Government of Canada Introduces Legislation to Fight Crime in the 21st Century
Interesting...crime and intelligence analysis will also have to become increasingly high-tech.
Interesting...crime and intelligence analysis will also have to become increasingly high-tech.
City targets stimulus money for safety, jobs
City targets stimulus money for safety, jobs
Great to see funding for real-time crime analysis in Philadelphia....
Great to see funding for real-time crime analysis in Philadelphia....
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Trafficking in Persons Report 2009
U.S. Department of State's Trafficking in Persons Report 2009
"The ninth annual Trafficking in Persons Report sheds light on the faces of modern-day slavery and on new facets of this global problem. The human trafficking phenomenon affects virtually every country, including the United States. In acknowledging America’s own struggle with modern-day slavery and slavery-related practices, we offer partnership. We call on every government to join us in working to build consensus and leverage resources to eliminate all forms of human trafficking."
--Secretary Clinton, June 16, 2009
Related: U.N. Global Report on Trafficking in Persons, 2009 (February 2009)
"The ninth annual Trafficking in Persons Report sheds light on the faces of modern-day slavery and on new facets of this global problem. The human trafficking phenomenon affects virtually every country, including the United States. In acknowledging America’s own struggle with modern-day slavery and slavery-related practices, we offer partnership. We call on every government to join us in working to build consensus and leverage resources to eliminate all forms of human trafficking."
--Secretary Clinton, June 16, 2009
Related: U.N. Global Report on Trafficking in Persons, 2009 (February 2009)
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Crime Analysis in a Developing Country
Developing a Crime Analysis Information System for a Police Service in a Developing Country:The Case Of Zambia Police Service
I stumbled upon this interesting 2004 paper this evening.
I stumbled upon this interesting 2004 paper this evening.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Securing the Northern Borader
If you read Gerry Rising: Northern border is long and sometimes meandering path from my local Sunday newspaper, you will see how impossible it would be to make our borders "secure" the way some would like to believe is possible... interesting.
Theft opportunity monitored
Theft opportunity monitored: Police will be watching the effect the bridge has on local crime rates and criminal movement.
This is strategic thinking and proactive policing...
This is strategic thinking and proactive policing...
Monday, June 8, 2009
THE CONVERGENCE OF CRIME AND TERROR: Law Enforcement Opportunities and Perils
THE CONVERGENCE OF CRIME AND TERROR: Law Enforcement Opportunities and Perils
Dated March 26, 2007 - from CENTER FOR POLICING TERRORISM by Daveed Gartenstein-Ross and Kyle Dabruzzi
Dated March 26, 2007 - from CENTER FOR POLICING TERRORISM by Daveed Gartenstein-Ross and Kyle Dabruzzi
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Low-level felons add millions to spending
Low-level felons add millions to spending
There has to be a better way to do our business. I am all for targeting habitual criminals, but what should we do with them besides the strict sentencing "solution" this article highlights as too costly?
There has to be a better way to do our business. I am all for targeting habitual criminals, but what should we do with them besides the strict sentencing "solution" this article highlights as too costly?
Saturday, June 6, 2009
US to ramp up intel efforts in drug war
US to ramp up intel efforts in drug war
"The strategy, drawn up by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, calls for wide-ranging improvements to intelligence gathering and analysis that can be used by law enforcement units." Read more...
"The strategy, drawn up by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, calls for wide-ranging improvements to intelligence gathering and analysis that can be used by law enforcement units." Read more...
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Landmark Op Targets Burglary Across Leeds
Landmark Op Targets Burglary Across Leeds
Excerpt:
"The arrest phase of Operation Greenhill II - the largest operation of its kind in West Yorkshire Police’s history – sees more than 100 officers from the Force’s Organised Crime Group, Operations Support Division and the three Leeds policing divisions target more than 120 people suspected of being involved in hundreds of burglaries and the trade in stolen goods.
The arrests follow months of investigation using a range of intelligence-led tactics based on information received from the community which has led to the recovery of more than 75 vehicles, worth more than £1,000, 000, and tens of thousands of pounds worth of other valuables that have been stolen in burglaries across Leeds and neighbouring counties."
Excerpt:
"The arrest phase of Operation Greenhill II - the largest operation of its kind in West Yorkshire Police’s history – sees more than 100 officers from the Force’s Organised Crime Group, Operations Support Division and the three Leeds policing divisions target more than 120 people suspected of being involved in hundreds of burglaries and the trade in stolen goods.
The arrests follow months of investigation using a range of intelligence-led tactics based on information received from the community which has led to the recovery of more than 75 vehicles, worth more than £1,000, 000, and tens of thousands of pounds worth of other valuables that have been stolen in burglaries across Leeds and neighbouring counties."
Fighting organised crime in Scotland
Fighting organised crime in Scotland
This is a very interesting article about policy changes in addressing organized crime in Scotland. Worth the read - food for thought.
This is a very interesting article about policy changes in addressing organized crime in Scotland. Worth the read - food for thought.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
New Programs Put Crime Stats on the Map
New Programs Put Crime Stats on the Map
This Wall Street Journal article on todays' front page discuses Internet crime mapping tools such as CrimeReports.com - see my podcast serendipitously created with CrimeReports.com's CEO and founder on this same topic today.
New link to show: https://www.leapodcasts.com/p/analysts-corner-podcast/
Blog Talk Radio: Greg Whisenant on CrimeReports.com
Today on Analysts' Corner on Blog Talk Radio
Join me, Deborah Osborne, and Greg Whisenant as we discuss his affordable and innovative solution to crime mapping for the public. Greg Whisenant is the founder of CrimeReports.com, and is committed to helping local law enforcement communicate directly with the general public. He has a Masters in Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and he has won awards for his entrepreneurship in the state of Utah.
New link to show: https://www.leapodcasts.com/p/analysts-corner-podcast/
Monday, June 1, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
FBI Files: Bonnie and Clyde
The FBI files on Bonnie and Clyde might be interesting to you. They could be used in a training or class exercise to illustrate how to support an investigation with analysis.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Strategic Thinking in Criminal Intelligence, 2nd edition
The Federation Press is pleased to announce the recent publication of:
Strategic Thinking in Criminal Intelligence, 2nd edition edited by Jerry Ratcliffe, published in May 2009.
"This book is designed and structured to be a resource for intelligence practitioners, crime analysts, law enforcement managers and advanced students of policing. It provides a unique insight into the philosophy and practice of leading strategic intelligence thinkers. Every chapter is written by a practitioner or researcher closely involved with the law enforcement strategic intelligence field. Drawn from intelligence agencies around the world, they represent some of the leading specialists in the expanding field of strategic criminal intelligence.
Strategic Thinking in Criminal Intelligence 2nd edition expands and updates the first edition in the light of ongoing developments in 21st century law enforcement. With three new chapters and new authors for some previous chapters, this timely update emphasises intelligence products, risk and threat assessments, and the unfolding complications of intelligence sharing."
Strategic Thinking in Criminal Intelligence, 2nd edition edited by Jerry Ratcliffe, published in May 2009.
"This book is designed and structured to be a resource for intelligence practitioners, crime analysts, law enforcement managers and advanced students of policing. It provides a unique insight into the philosophy and practice of leading strategic intelligence thinkers. Every chapter is written by a practitioner or researcher closely involved with the law enforcement strategic intelligence field. Drawn from intelligence agencies around the world, they represent some of the leading specialists in the expanding field of strategic criminal intelligence.
Strategic Thinking in Criminal Intelligence 2nd edition expands and updates the first edition in the light of ongoing developments in 21st century law enforcement. With three new chapters and new authors for some previous chapters, this timely update emphasises intelligence products, risk and threat assessments, and the unfolding complications of intelligence sharing."
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Intelligence centers' growth concerns civil libertarians
Intelligence centers' growth concerns civil libertarians
This DesMoinesRegister.com article features Russ Porter and the Iowa Intelligence Fusion Center as a model of how to avoid civil rights problems when running a fusion operation.
This DesMoinesRegister.com article features Russ Porter and the Iowa Intelligence Fusion Center as a model of how to avoid civil rights problems when running a fusion operation.
Friday, May 22, 2009
ILP in the News
Two article on targeting prolific offenders:
Weapons cache seized from Lake Hiawatha man's home
Calne shed raid suspect is arrested
Article on addressing a specific chronic crime problem:
Police tackle rogue traders and bogus callers
Weapons cache seized from Lake Hiawatha man's home
Calne shed raid suspect is arrested
Article on addressing a specific chronic crime problem:
Police tackle rogue traders and bogus callers
Data.gov launched on 5-21-09
Data.gov was just launched - right now in its infancy it might not help you much, but it shows promise of being a great asset in the future.
"The purpose of Data.gov is to increase public access to high value, machine readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government.
As a priority Open Government Initiative for President Obama's administration, Data.gov increases the ability of the public to easily find, download, and use datasets that are generated and held by the Federal Government. Data.gov provides descriptions of the Federal datasets (metadata), information about how to access the datasets, and tools that leverage government datasets. The data catalogs will continue to grow as datasets are added. Federal, Executive Branch data are included in the first version of Data.gov.
Participatory Democracy..."
"...A primary goal of Data.gov is to improve access to Federal data and expand creative use of those data beyond the walls of government by encouraging innovative ideas (e.g., web applications). Data.gov strives to make government more transparent and is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in Government. The openness derived from Data.gov will strengthen our Nation's democracy and promote efficiency and effectiveness in Government."
I obtained this "widget" on "swine flu" aka H1N1 flu from the site:
Here is another, relevant "widget" from the site:
Go to the bottom of this blog page to see the The FluView National Flu Activity Map and some FBI "widgets."
"The purpose of Data.gov is to increase public access to high value, machine readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government.
As a priority Open Government Initiative for President Obama's administration, Data.gov increases the ability of the public to easily find, download, and use datasets that are generated and held by the Federal Government. Data.gov provides descriptions of the Federal datasets (metadata), information about how to access the datasets, and tools that leverage government datasets. The data catalogs will continue to grow as datasets are added. Federal, Executive Branch data are included in the first version of Data.gov.
Participatory Democracy..."
"...A primary goal of Data.gov is to improve access to Federal data and expand creative use of those data beyond the walls of government by encouraging innovative ideas (e.g., web applications). Data.gov strives to make government more transparent and is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in Government. The openness derived from Data.gov will strengthen our Nation's democracy and promote efficiency and effectiveness in Government."
I obtained this "widget" on "swine flu" aka H1N1 flu from the site:
Here is another, relevant "widget" from the site:
Go to the bottom of this blog page to see the The FluView National Flu Activity Map and some FBI "widgets."
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Failure to link databases may have weakened intelligence
Failure to link databases may have weakened intelligence
Hardly surprising to most of us. Just linking databases won't solve the problem. Even with automated searches, someone has to interpret the meaning in the data. Automated analysis cannot replace insightful, perceptive and creative intelligence analysts.
Hardly surprising to most of us. Just linking databases won't solve the problem. Even with automated searches, someone has to interpret the meaning in the data. Automated analysis cannot replace insightful, perceptive and creative intelligence analysts.
The Prescription Drug Dilemma
The Prescription Drug Dilemma: Officers say crack and pill abuse in West Virginia has reached 'almost an epidemic stage.'
This article ties in with my post earlier today on systems thinking and intelligence led policing. I seriously doubt the medical researchers who invented Loritabs and Oxycontin realized the consequences the new pain relievers would have on the criminal environment and the rise of new types of addicts. They weren't doing systems thinking - they stayed in their discipline, as most of us were taught to do, in order to become expert. We, as analysts, investigators, researchers, leaders and policy-makers should be aware of what new developments in science may result in changed crime problems. We should become proactive in helping identify preventative measures alongside the scientists in some way, shape or form.
Think of how the Tylenol poisoning cases affected how we all open over-the-counter and prescription medications now. Who would have imagined that several bottles of poisoned Tylenol could lead to such a massive change in the way we all open medicines? Pharmaceuticals had to react swiftly to the threat after the fact. Could this have been anticipated and prevented? Would anyone be willing to pay to secure medicines by using foresight? Probably not. Yet, the threat could have been identified very easily.
Thinking of the implications of scientific inventions, as well as how existing things can become criminal problems, requires imagination as well as logic. Applying imagination, putting yourself in the shoes of criminals, terrorists, and emerging opportunity, to understand what new threats may emerge, is a skill we need to develop in order to affect the criminal environment the way we desire. We also have to believe that we can make a difference.
Changing the way we open medicines is preventative. It costs, but it saves lives. It doesn't require hunting out all the crazy people who might poison others using the modus operandi of contaminating supply. Rather, it leverages the point in the system of medication distribution under our control, thus circumventing using legal and investigative means to change a crime problem.
Addiction and crime is a complex problem with no easy solutions. There is no cap on a bottle. Yet, undoubtedly, there are better solutions. We just have to yet invent them.
This article ties in with my post earlier today on systems thinking and intelligence led policing. I seriously doubt the medical researchers who invented Loritabs and Oxycontin realized the consequences the new pain relievers would have on the criminal environment and the rise of new types of addicts. They weren't doing systems thinking - they stayed in their discipline, as most of us were taught to do, in order to become expert. We, as analysts, investigators, researchers, leaders and policy-makers should be aware of what new developments in science may result in changed crime problems. We should become proactive in helping identify preventative measures alongside the scientists in some way, shape or form.
Think of how the Tylenol poisoning cases affected how we all open over-the-counter and prescription medications now. Who would have imagined that several bottles of poisoned Tylenol could lead to such a massive change in the way we all open medicines? Pharmaceuticals had to react swiftly to the threat after the fact. Could this have been anticipated and prevented? Would anyone be willing to pay to secure medicines by using foresight? Probably not. Yet, the threat could have been identified very easily.
Thinking of the implications of scientific inventions, as well as how existing things can become criminal problems, requires imagination as well as logic. Applying imagination, putting yourself in the shoes of criminals, terrorists, and emerging opportunity, to understand what new threats may emerge, is a skill we need to develop in order to affect the criminal environment the way we desire. We also have to believe that we can make a difference.
Changing the way we open medicines is preventative. It costs, but it saves lives. It doesn't require hunting out all the crazy people who might poison others using the modus operandi of contaminating supply. Rather, it leverages the point in the system of medication distribution under our control, thus circumventing using legal and investigative means to change a crime problem.
Addiction and crime is a complex problem with no easy solutions. There is no cap on a bottle. Yet, undoubtedly, there are better solutions. We just have to yet invent them.
FBI - Congressional Testimony May 20, 2009
Robert S. Mueller, III, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Statement Before the House Judiciary Committee May 20, 2009
This is worth reading. Here is an excerpt:
"Domain awareness is a 360-degree understanding of all national security and criminal threats in any given city or community. It is the aggregation of intelligence, to include what we already know and what we need to know, and the development of collection plans to find the best means to answer the unknowns. It involves intelligence analysts and special agents gathering, analyzing, and using information about threats, and sharing it in near real-time within a community, across the country, and around the world. With this knowledge, we can allocate resources effectively, identify and neutralize emerging threats, and develop new opportunities for intelligence collection and criminal prosecution."
Statement Before the House Judiciary Committee May 20, 2009
This is worth reading. Here is an excerpt:
"Domain awareness is a 360-degree understanding of all national security and criminal threats in any given city or community. It is the aggregation of intelligence, to include what we already know and what we need to know, and the development of collection plans to find the best means to answer the unknowns. It involves intelligence analysts and special agents gathering, analyzing, and using information about threats, and sharing it in near real-time within a community, across the country, and around the world. With this knowledge, we can allocate resources effectively, identify and neutralize emerging threats, and develop new opportunities for intelligence collection and criminal prosecution."
Systems Thinking and Intelligence Led Policing - Part 4
How does China and India affect our street crime? In the past decade, theft of copper skyrocketed in just about every police jurisdiction.(The article Red Gold Rush: The Copper Theft Epidemic will give those of you who are new to this subject an overview.) The rising costs of commodities such as copper, a rise according to experts based primarily on the industrial and domestic growth of China and India, influences street crime all over the world. Addicts commit copper theft for the quick cash needed for their next high, and, as copper prices rise, steal the metal to get more money for more drugs. We see telephone wires stripped, air conditioners stolen for the copper inside them, copper pipes stolen from homes, and on and on. Some low-level thieves disrupt power to many by stealing metal from transformers, disrupt transportation systems by stealing from railways, and affect the functioning of the critical infrastructure in their quest for cash for the next high. Organized crime learns that they can capitalize on the rising prices and increase their profit by stealing copper. The web of crime created from the growth of nations becomes more complex and difficult for us to address. China and India are each systems. The economy is a system and crime is a subsystem of that system. Copper is a system as well as a subsystem of the economy. "Minor" theft may affect major systems, such as communications, power and transportation.
In the 1999 BBC new article The third horseman: Organised crime states that after the fall of the Berlin Wall, which was an event celebrated by all of us, a "new brand of organised transnational crime, observable from Johannesburg to Prague, and from Lagos to Macau" emerged. The Council of Europe states:
"Economic barriers came down too rapidly and major upheavals followed the fall of the Berlin Wall. European countries viewed this sudden new pace of change with fascination but put off measures to deal with the adverse effects. In the last few years though they have started to respond. Combating organised crime is now one of the Council of Europe's priorities.
The International Monetary Fund puts the profits earned each year from illegal operations at some 500 billion dollars. In other words, about 2% of global GDP! Drug and arms trafficking feature among the most lucrative criminal activities. But transnational crime organisations (TCOs) have become highly diversified."
The organized crime that has sprouted as a direct result of a positive political change - the defeat of communism and the end of the Cold War - is an unintended consequence.
In systems thinking we consider how complex systems interact. For intelligence led policing to grow into what it can be, incorporating systems thinking to develop strategies, such as preparing for unintended consequences of the events in systems outside of policing, is crucial. It is possible to become proactive by looking outside our discipline to the larger world, to study the past implications of market and political influences on crime (as well as influences from other systems), and prepare ourselves in policing, even and perhaps especially at the street level, for the next, currently unknown threats. In that way we will struggle less in trying to catch up with the criminals. We should not be surprised at crime, when the indicators are clear that changes across the world can affect us in our hometowns. This is our reality.
In the 1999 BBC new article The third horseman: Organised crime states that after the fall of the Berlin Wall, which was an event celebrated by all of us, a "new brand of organised transnational crime, observable from Johannesburg to Prague, and from Lagos to Macau" emerged. The Council of Europe states:
"Economic barriers came down too rapidly and major upheavals followed the fall of the Berlin Wall. European countries viewed this sudden new pace of change with fascination but put off measures to deal with the adverse effects. In the last few years though they have started to respond. Combating organised crime is now one of the Council of Europe's priorities.
The International Monetary Fund puts the profits earned each year from illegal operations at some 500 billion dollars. In other words, about 2% of global GDP! Drug and arms trafficking feature among the most lucrative criminal activities. But transnational crime organisations (TCOs) have become highly diversified."
The organized crime that has sprouted as a direct result of a positive political change - the defeat of communism and the end of the Cold War - is an unintended consequence.
In systems thinking we consider how complex systems interact. For intelligence led policing to grow into what it can be, incorporating systems thinking to develop strategies, such as preparing for unintended consequences of the events in systems outside of policing, is crucial. It is possible to become proactive by looking outside our discipline to the larger world, to study the past implications of market and political influences on crime (as well as influences from other systems), and prepare ourselves in policing, even and perhaps especially at the street level, for the next, currently unknown threats. In that way we will struggle less in trying to catch up with the criminals. We should not be surprised at crime, when the indicators are clear that changes across the world can affect us in our hometowns. This is our reality.
Monday, May 18, 2009
New Detail Cuts Crime In Pine Hills
New Detail Cuts Crime In Pine Hills
This is a nice article on how intelligence and crime analysis are helping reduce burglary rates in an area.
This is a nice article on how intelligence and crime analysis are helping reduce burglary rates in an area.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Practice Advice: Introduction to Intelligence-Led Policing 2007
Practice Advice: Introduction to Intelligence-Led Policing 2007
"This document has been produced by the National Centre for Policing Excellence (NCPE) on behalf of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). It will be updated according to legislative and policy changes and re-released as required.
The NCPE was established by the Police Reform Act 2002. As part of its remit the NCPE is required to develop policing doctrine, including practice advice, in consultation with ACPO, the Home Office and the Police Service. Practice advice produced by the NCPE should be used by chief officers to shape police responses to ensure that the general public experience consistent levels of service. The implementation of all practice advice will require operational choices to be made at local level in order to achieve the appropriate police response."
"This document has been produced by the National Centre for Policing Excellence (NCPE) on behalf of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). It will be updated according to legislative and policy changes and re-released as required.
The NCPE was established by the Police Reform Act 2002. As part of its remit the NCPE is required to develop policing doctrine, including practice advice, in consultation with ACPO, the Home Office and the Police Service. Practice advice produced by the NCPE should be used by chief officers to shape police responses to ensure that the general public experience consistent levels of service. The implementation of all practice advice will require operational choices to be made at local level in order to achieve the appropriate police response."
Friday, May 15, 2009
Northeastern University Graduate Certificate In Intelligence-Led Policing
Graduate Certificate In Intelligence-Led Policing - an online program from Northeastern's College of Professional Studies.
I don't know anything about this program... does anyone out there have information/opinion about it?
I don't know anything about this program... does anyone out there have information/opinion about it?
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The IJIS Factor: Strategic Thinking for innovations in government through technology
The IJIS Factor: Strategic Thinking for innovations in government through technology is a new blog that should provide some useful insights for the world of crime and intelligence analysis in policing.
Defining Fusion Center Technology Business Processes: A Tool for Planning
Press Release:
The IJIS Institute, on behalf of its partners, announces the release of Defining Fusion Center Technology Business Processes: A Tool for Planning, located on the web at http://www.it.ojp.gov/documents/Defining_Fusion_Center_Business_Processes.pdf.
The IJIS Institute, on behalf of its partners, announces the release of Defining Fusion Center Technology Business Processes: A Tool for Planning, located on the web at http://www.it.ojp.gov/documents/Defining_Fusion_Center_Business_Processes.pdf.
Crime Mapping Grows Up
Crime Mapping Grows Up discusses the imperfections in geo-coding. I liken my experience in geo-coding for a big city with a high crime rate to sewing one's clothes by hand - tedious, imperfect, but worth it if you want to see something in the end and can't do it any other way. This accurate article portrays important issues in crime mapping, in increased transparencies, and in inefficiencies in the current way we procure and use technology.
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