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mydiamond · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Intelligence gathering is a key role in law enforcement, and even though there is a process in place to gather intelligence, it is not without flaws. Discuss some of the pitfall that can occur in intelligence gathering.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Match up the description of one of the four phases in the intelligence collection process in the left column to the correct phase in the right column. Answers will be used more than once.

A) Data Collection
B) Data Collation and Analysis
C) Target Selection
D) Dissemination

1) May be done overtly, covertly, or a combination of both.
2) Strict guidelines as to the release of information.
3) Involves the maintaining, storing, and retrieval of information.
4) Utility- worth it if there is a successful result.
5) To clarify or give meaning to information.
6) Unless shared, collection can be meaningless.
7) Involves linked data charts and different types of flowcharts.
8) Addresses what resources are required to collect the desired information.
9) The part that most commonly breaks down.
10) Determines if the intelligence efforts are focused toward targets that are an acceptable

Question 3

________ refers to the requirement that officers take every reasonable effort to monitor only those conversations that are specifically related to the criminal activity under investigation.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Perkypinki · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: As discussed throughout the chapter having information is not enough to be helpful. Information needs to be collated and disseminated. Agencies that gather information need to be organized, focused, and have direction. Large amounts of information that is gathered and used improperly, often because it is not collated, can have serious impacts on the person, group, agency, business, or government to which it is directed. Sufficient safeguards need to be put in place to screen, review, and manage intelligence files. Misappropriated information can lead to abuse of civil liberties and potential civil liabilities. Use of law enforcement intelligence resources to intimidate, inhibit, or suppress such activities under the pretext of legitimate police concern for maintaining social order is at best misguided and, in the worst-case scenario, constitutes a threat to the principles of law enforcement in a democratic society.

Answer to Question 2

Answers: 1) A 2) D 3) A 4) C 5) B 6) D 7) B

C 9) D 10) C

Answer to Question 3

Answer: Minimization