The intelligence function includes target selection, data collection, data collation and analysis, and dissemination. During the investigation, investigators are answering these three questions.
Does this target conform to the unit's goals and objectives?
Does the department (unit) have sufficient resources for the operation?
What is the expected value of the target?
What phase of the
intelligence gathering process are the investigators in?
A) Target selection
B) Data collection
C) Date collection and analysis
D) Dissemination
(Question #2) The distinction between the different types of intelligence is often unclear because various methods are commonly used by different departments. The most common types of intelligence are
strategic and
tactical.
Which of the following statements identify how
strategic intelligence is used?
A) It targets criminal activity considered to be of immediate importance to the investigator.
B) It furnishes the police agency with specifics about individuals and organizations.
C) It furnishes the police agency with specifics about different types of criminal activity.
D) It provides the investigator with information as to the capabilities and intentions of target subjects.
(Question #3) ________ is defined as knowledge of past, present, or future criminal activity that results from the collection of information that, when evaluated, provides the user with a basis for rational decision making.
A) Crime scene investigation
B) Police search process
C) Criminal intelligence
D) Surveillance
(Question #4) Which of the processes described below describes
covert intelligence collection methods?
A) Direct questioning of witnesses, actors, and other sources of information
B) The use of physical surveillance, electronic surveillance, informants, and undercover officers
C) An interview with the victim of a crime
D) The patrol division gathers covert intelligence by noting any activity around residences or businesses operated by major criminals in the area.
(Question #5) Since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the United States has been fortunate to avoid subsequent terrorist attacks within its borders. Which statement below best reflects the reason for the lack of subsequent, foreign terrorist attacks in the United States?
A) Much of that is attributable to the efforts of enhanced intelligence resources.
B) Foreign terrorists have little or no interest in attacking the United States directly since 9-11.
C) The Al Qaida organization does not exist since Bin Laden has been killed by U.S. forces.
D) All of the above statements are true.
(Question #6) Which of the following is a key technology in satellite-assisted surveillance?
A) Link analysis
B) Forward-looking infrared (FLIR) systems
C) Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS)
D) Global Positioning System (GPS)
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