Civilian law enforcement criminal intelligence units are often utilized for much more than just providing intelligence regarding criminal investigations and operations. The intelligence unit serves as the eyes and ears of an agency. The unit can also serve the community by supporting law enforcement when responding to disasters, both natural and manmade, as well as other unusual occurrences. One of the chief attributes of an intelligence unit is its ability to collect and organize large amounts of material quickly.
As the following table shows, using the intelligence unit in a multi-discipline approach can provide valuable support to law enforcement managers in several areas.
Multi-Discipline Approach of Intelligence Unit Supports Law Enforcement Managers
