Intelligence

Police uncover ‘possible plot’ by militia to breach US Capitol

Capitol Police say they have intelligence showing a “possible plot” by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol on Thursday

What concerning behaviors should be reported to an intervention team?

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Concerning behaviors include acts of physical aggression, abuse (emotional, sexual, physical, financial, or psychological), stalking, drug abuse and bullying

The anatomy of a gunshot and why your bullet choices matter

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A bullet nerd breaks down bullet testing and what makes some ammunition more effective than others

Why centralized police databases are force multipliers

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If your police department is not sharing information with neighboring agencies, you are not serving your community or your officers

7 cases solved thanks to ALPR data

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According to law enforcement, Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) data allows officers to find the needles they need in haystacks of information.

Beyond rolling stolens: 4 ways to develop investigative leads using LPR data

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License plate reader data can reveal patterns that provide actionable intelligence for investigators

Who's behind the door? How FirstTwo is helping cops gather intel before approaching a home

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Before an officer approaches a residence, he or she can know the names, ages, backgrounds and proclivities of everyone in the household

Q&A: Salt Lake City Deputy Chief Tim Doubt on why CompStat helps his cops solve crimes faster

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The SLCPD used core components of CompStat to succeed, such as timely and accurate information, rapid deployment of resources, effective tactics and relentless follow-up

How LE agencies use intelligence-led policing to help cops catch criminals and prevent attacks

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Gaps in information sharing led the DOJ to push for agencies to adopt intelligence-led policing. Here are a few examples of agencies that have deployed the strategy.

5 ways to dodge the common pitfalls of intelligence sharing

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Sharing information across multiple agencies can be aided by intelligence-led policing strategies. Just don’t get tripped up by these common mistakes.