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Under what standard is the threshold for collecting information and producing criminal intelligence set?
Under what standard is the threshold for collecting information and producing criminal intelligence set?
- Mere suspicion
- Beyond a reasonable doubt
- Reasonable suspicion (correct)
- Probable cause
What is the primary responsibility for the direction of intelligence operations?
What is the primary responsibility for the direction of intelligence operations?
- Patrol Division
- Criminal Investigations Division
- Special Investigations Division (correct)
- Intelligence Operations Division
What must be kept regarding the source of all information received?
What must be kept regarding the source of all information received?
- A transcript of the information
- A copy of the information
- A record of the source (correct)
- A summary of the information
Why are intelligence files classified?
Why are intelligence files classified?
What is required for intelligence investigations to be opened?
What is required for intelligence investigations to be opened?
What type of information is included in the summary of suspected criminal activity?
What type of information is included in the summary of suspected criminal activity?
Who developed the policy for Criminal Intelligence?
Who developed the policy for Criminal Intelligence?
Who can gathered intelligence be disseminated to?
Who can gathered intelligence be disseminated to?
What is the primary reason for restricting access to certain intelligence files?
What is the primary reason for restricting access to certain intelligence files?
What is the minimum threshold required for submission of a criminal intelligence report to a criminal intelligence database?
What is the minimum threshold required for submission of a criminal intelligence report to a criminal intelligence database?
What type of intelligence focuses on providing information for current patterns and trends designed for apprehension and control strategies?
What type of intelligence focuses on providing information for current patterns and trends designed for apprehension and control strategies?
Who is required to approve the release of restricted intelligence files?
Who is required to approve the release of restricted intelligence files?
What type of intelligence is less sensitive than restricted intelligence and requires supervisory approval for release?
What type of intelligence is less sensitive than restricted intelligence and requires supervisory approval for release?
What is the primary purpose of tactical intelligence?
What is the primary purpose of tactical intelligence?
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office can gather information without any suspicion towards individuals or organizations.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office can gather information without any suspicion towards individuals or organizations.
The Special Investigations Division is responsible for the direction of intelligence operations.
The Special Investigations Division is responsible for the direction of intelligence operations.
Intelligence files are classified to facilitate public access to criminal investigations.
Intelligence files are classified to facilitate public access to criminal investigations.
Gathered intelligence can be disseminated to anyone interested in law enforcement.
Gathered intelligence can be disseminated to anyone interested in law enforcement.
The Sheriff’s Office does not require justification for opening intelligence investigations.
The Sheriff’s Office does not require justification for opening intelligence investigations.
Records are not kept of the source of all information received.
Records are not kept of the source of all information received.
Intelligence investigations do not include anticipated results.
Intelligence investigations do not include anticipated results.
The I.A.C.P. model policy for Criminal Intelligence is not related to the development of this procedure.
The I.A.C.P. model policy for Criminal Intelligence is not related to the development of this procedure.
Restricted intelligence files include information from the news media and public records.
Restricted intelligence files include information from the news media and public records.
The minimum threshold for submitting a criminal intelligence report to a criminal intelligence database is probable cause.
The minimum threshold for submitting a criminal intelligence report to a criminal intelligence database is probable cause.
Tactical intelligence focuses on providing information for current patterns and trends designed for apprehension and control strategies.
Tactical intelligence focuses on providing information for current patterns and trends designed for apprehension and control strategies.
Confidential intelligence files require approval from the Special Investigations Division Commander or their designee for release.
Confidential intelligence files require approval from the Special Investigations Division Commander or their designee for release.
Unclassified intelligence contains information that could compromise identities of officers, informants, or others.
Unclassified intelligence contains information that could compromise identities of officers, informants, or others.
Access to unclassified intelligence is limited to the Special Investigations Division Commander or their designee.
Access to unclassified intelligence is limited to the Special Investigations Division Commander or their designee.
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Study Notes
Criminal Intelligence Policy
- The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office gathers information on specific individuals or organizations with reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
- The policy is based on the International Association of Chiefs of Police (I.A.C.P.) model policy for Criminal Intelligence.
Threshold and Responsibility
- The threshold for collecting information and producing criminal intelligence is the "reasonable suspicion" standard.
- The Special Investigations Division is responsible for directing intelligence operations and collecting, evaluating, collating, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information.
Information Collection and Dissemination
- A record is kept of the source of all information received and maintained.
- Gathered intelligence is disseminated only to appropriate persons for legitimate law enforcement purposes, with a record kept of all information disseminated.
Intelligence Investigations
- Intelligence investigations require sufficient information and justification, including:
- Subject, victim, and complainant information
- Summary of suspected criminal activity
- Anticipated investigative steps
- Resource requirements
- Anticipated results
- Problems, restraints, or conflicts of interest
Intelligence File Classification
- Intelligence files are classified to protect sources, investigations, and individual rights to privacy.
- The classifications are:
- Restricted: information that could affect ongoing investigations or compromise identities
- Confidential: less sensitive information, released with supervisory approval
- Unclassified: information from public sources, accessible to authorized officers
Types of Intelligence
- Strategic Intelligence: information on current patterns and trends for apprehension and control strategies
- Tactical Intelligence: information on events that can be used immediately by units
Criminal Intelligence Policy
- The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office gathers information on specific individuals or organizations with reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
- The policy is based on the International Association of Chiefs of Police (I.A.C.P.) model policy for Criminal Intelligence.
Threshold and Responsibility
- The threshold for collecting information and producing criminal intelligence is the "reasonable suspicion" standard.
- The Special Investigations Division is responsible for directing intelligence operations and collecting, evaluating, collating, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information.
Information Collection and Dissemination
- A record is kept of the source of all information received and maintained.
- Gathered intelligence is disseminated only to appropriate persons for legitimate law enforcement purposes, with a record kept of all information disseminated.
Intelligence Investigations
- Intelligence investigations require sufficient information and justification, including:
- Subject, victim, and complainant information
- Summary of suspected criminal activity
- Anticipated investigative steps
- Resource requirements
- Anticipated results
- Problems, restraints, or conflicts of interest
Intelligence File Classification
- Intelligence files are classified to protect sources, investigations, and individual rights to privacy.
- The classifications are:
- Restricted: information that could affect ongoing investigations or compromise identities
- Confidential: less sensitive information, released with supervisory approval
- Unclassified: information from public sources, accessible to authorized officers
Types of Intelligence
- Strategic Intelligence: information on current patterns and trends for apprehension and control strategies
- Tactical Intelligence: information on events that can be used immediately by units
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