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The Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council’s (CICC) Five in 5 is a snapshot of law enforcement and criminal intelligence-related articles, resources, and research that may be of interest to CICC members and partners working to improve the nation’s ability to develop and share criminal intelligence. The CICC’s mission—to advocate for and support state, local, and tribal law enforcement and
homeland security agencies and personnel in their efforts to develop and share criminal intelligence for the promotion of public safety and the security of our nation—is important, contemporary, and essential. Five in 5 is provided for your information and awareness as an effort to assist the criminal intelligence community in understanding trends, training, and activities that may impact law enforcement and criminal intelligence. You are encouraged to share this e-mail with your association members, colleagues, department/organization personnel, and others, as appropriate. Please contact cicc@iir.com to submit an article for consideration in the CICC’s Five in 5.
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Open Source Analysis |
Can Law Enforcement Detect Radicalization Before an Individual Turns Violent?
Detecting radicalization before an individual turns violent is complex, but possible, for law enforcement and intelligence officials with the assistance of actionable social media data. Pointed, purposeful, and nimble use of social media technology by well-trained professionals can be—and indeed has been—a critical tool in mitigating the radicalization process and the potential for violence. As such, law enforcement and intelligence officials must strive to stay ahead of the social media curve as they work to safeguard our communities and interests. Further, analysts should constantly pursue legal, safe and proactive methods of leveraging social media.
The article is available at http://www.hstoday.us/briefings/daily-news-analysis/single-article/special-can-law-enforcement-detect-radicalization-before-an-individual-turns-violent/8df5f0accbca9698fedbfce24932063a.html.
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Community Outreach |
Local Law Enforcement Officials Share the Importance of Community Relations
In light of recent nationwide events, local law enforcement officials state that community relations are more important now than ever. To support this effort, the Wichita Falls, Texas, Police Department increased the size of its community services unit, developed a stronger presence on social media, and established open house opportunities to give the community greater insight on officers’ duties and tasks. “We want to be as transparent as we can, and we want to get as much information in [the community’s] hands,” said Wichita Falls Police Officer Jeff Hughes. “We want them to know exactly what is happening inside their department and inside their city.”
This article is available at http://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/local-law-enforcement-officials-share-the-importance-of-community-relations.
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Crime Trends |
Sacramento Police Chief Discusses Rise in Crime, High-Tech Gadgets
Police chiefs from across the nation recently traveled to Chicago, Illinois, for several important law-enforcement conferences to discuss the state of crime and how to combat increasingly sophisticated criminals. Sacramento, California, Police Chief Samuel Somers, Jr., attended the various conferences, which were organized by the International Association of Police Chiefs, the Police Executive Research Forum, and the Major Cities Chiefs Association. Following the events, Chief Somers indicated that community relations is law enforcement’s most pressing issue.
This article is available at http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/
article44830917.html.
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Critical Infrastructure |
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month 2015 Toolkit
November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, highlighting efforts among federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT) governments and private sector partners that protect and secure the nation’s critical infrastructure and enhance infrastructure resilience. To assist agencies in promoting critical infrastructure and resilience, a toolkit has been developed which includes suggested security and resilience-related activities for SLTT governments, businesses, nongovernmental organizations, and community organizations. The toolkit also includes templates and drafts of newsletter articles, blogs, and other collateral material that can be used in outreach efforts.
The toolkit is available at http://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/
publications/cisr-month-2015-toolkit-508.pdf.
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Fusion Centers |
Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center, Employees Receive National Awards
The Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center (PaCIC) recently received the National Network of Fusion Centers 2015 Fusion Center of the Year Award. PaCIC is managed by the Pennsylvania State Police and is Pennsylvania's primary designated all-hazards fusion center, composed of analysts and subject-matter experts from local, state, and federal agencies. In addition, two employees received individual awards presented during the National Fusion Center Association’s Annual Training Event in Alexandria, Virginia. "The fusion center staff has worked exceptionally hard to develop this center over the years …" said Pennsylvania State Police Acting Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker.
The article is available at http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pennsylvania-criminal-intelligence-center-employees-receive-national-awards-300177840.html.
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