Generic Intelligence Collections Functions

 


Of the twelve generic intelligence collection functions examined in this publication, ten are mission-specific. General intelligence is an ongoing intelligence function, while counterintelligence and technical intelligence have both mission-specific and ongoing applications. Intelligence functions are summarized in the following table

Intelligence Functions

 

On-Going Intelligence Function

Mission-Specific Intelligence Function

General intelligence

Criminal Modus Operandi

Enforcement Area Research

Law Enforcement Organizational Protection

Current Criminal Activity

Criminal Capacities Assessment

Targeting

Intelligence Collection Plan

Indicators and Warnings Intelligence

Enforcement Effectiveness Evaluation Intelligence

Technical Intelligence

Technical Intelligence

Counterintelligence

Counterintelligence

Multi-disciplinary intelligence