Introduction to Strategic Intelligence Analysis

(For Law Enforcement and Public Safety Officials)

Course Dates	Training Course Location
- Sep 7-9, 2010	501 W. Broadway St., Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101
- Oct 18-20, 2010	MPA 888 16th and Eye (I) Street, NW - Suite 800 - Washington, DC 20006
- TBD, Jan 2011	Embassy Suites – 4315 Swenson St. – Las Vegas, NV 89119
- TBD, Feb 2011	1455 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Suite 400 - Washington, DC 20004
- TBD, Mar 2011	501 W. Broadway St., Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101

This course is available for On-Site Training. We will bring this course to your agency or company.
Contact Don Dickson, On-Site Training Manager at (301) 455-5633 or Don.Dickson@GovernmentTrainingInc.com

Course Description

"Strategic Intelligence" defined in the context of law enforcement and homeland security: Intelligence that is developed to assist senior agency decision-makers, executives in their decision-making, e.g. related to strategy, agency priorities, resource deployment, etc. and can related to developing trends, emerging threat issues, etc.

The contemporary risk environment in which homeland security and law enforcement agencies operate is characterized by a variety of constantly evolving criminal, terrorist and other security threats, and by technological, social and commercial environments that are both complex and variable. How are we to do intelligence in this complex and challenging environment?

The capacity to develop timely, well-formulated strategic intelligence is vital! Strategic intelligence is a much-touted yet under-utilized tool in law enforcement circles. It provides vital intelligence insights for both senior agency decision-makers as well as a valuable context for decisions made by operational commanders responsible for investigative success.

Strategic intelligence is a crucial tool to answer fundamental questions which arise in confronting trans-border and domestic law enforcement threats and threats to homeland security. These include:

- How can agency decision-makers use intelligence to inform crucial decisions concerning targeting priorities or the deployment of enforcement resources where they will have the most impact?
- Before we throw resources at problems such as cross-border smuggling threats or gang and drug crimes – do we understand these crime problem phenomena adequately?
- How can intelligence unit managers develop a strategic intelligence capability to identify emerging and long-term threats?
- How can crime analysis and intelligence personnel working in these mission areas develop and effectively communicate tailored, strategic-level intelligence products?

The purpose of this 3-day training workshop is to provide participants with a practical understanding of the key features and processes of strategic intelligence analysis. The event is designed to show law enforcement and other intelligence and security practitioners how to conduct strategic intelligence analysis activities in the spheres of homeland security, organized and gang crime, and public safety. The workshop will set out the theoretical basis, practical methodologies and practical challenges which strategic intelligence analysis practitioners and their managers need to understand. The training program includes ample opportunities for “hands-on” application of the principles and methods discussed, with practical case scenarios to reinforce learning.

What Attendees Will Learn

• A proven seven-step process to the creation of strategic intelligence analysis products – moving from street level reporting through to polished, client-specific reporting outcomes
• Recognize and address the five greatest obstacles to effective strategic intelligence activity
• How to develop and maintain an effective strategic intelligence capability in your agency
• Proven tools and techniques to expedite credible analysis of strategic crime issues
• Recognize the three most prevalent myths which undermine the productive utilization of strategic intelligence in law enforcement and public safety agencies

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will

• Be able to articulate the nature of strategic intelligence and the processes utilized to develop strategic intelligence products
• Appreciate the foundational knowledge, skills and attitudes vital to sound strategic intelligence practice
• Understand the importance of adequate problem conceptualization and project planning activities essential to strategically-focused information gathering and assessment activities
• Know how to apply strategic intelligence assessment principles and methods within the wider framework of intelligence support for law enforcement and homeland security missions and related public safety assignments

Who Should Attend

• Government, law enforcement agency and fusion center analysts concerned to develop strategic-level intelligence assessments
• Intelligence unit managers who want to develop or enhance their agency’s strategic analysis capabilities
• Other intelligence practitioners and security specialists who need to enhance their capacity to assess and address threats in the homeland security, border protection and public safety arenas.

Course Agenda

Over a 3-day period workshop participants will explore the following topics via a combination of lecture, discussion, case studies and hands-on learning exercises:

• Introduction to Strategic Intelligence Analysis: what is it and why is it important?
• Thinking Skills and Conceptual Approaches for Strategic Intelligence: what are the challenges "to quality" thinking in developing strategic assessments?
• Tasking and Direction-Setting: how do I keep on track with my customers needs?
• Planning and Implementation of Strategic Intelligence Assessment Projects: how can I plan and manage my work? how do I determine and maintain a proper analytical focus?
• Formulation of Hypotheses and Utilization of Strategic Indicators: how to make wise decisions regarding data collection choices and openness to alternative explanations
• Data Collection, Evaluation and Management: maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
• Integration, Interpretation and Analysis of Data: moving from raw data to key insights
• Development and Reporting of Strategic Insights: effectively communicating findings
• Evaluation of Strategic Analysis Projects and Products: process review
• Practitioner Challenges in Strategic Intelligence Analysis: what are the key obstacles to effectiveness in strategic analysis? how can we deal with these?

About your Instructor

Howard Clarke, BA, MA, CCA is a consultant and trainer specializing in the area of intelligence analysis applications.

Howard Clarke serves as Director, Intelligence Studies for Government Training Inc.

Mr. Clarke is a Premier Instructor with Government Training Inc. In this capacity, Mr. Clarke has demonstrated consistent excellence in training based on student evaluations of his…

- Knowledge of the Subject
- Ability to instruct – Quality of instruction
- Ability to maintain student interest
- Responsiveness to student inquiries

Mr. Clarke enjoys a distinguished career in federal law enforcement intelligence (Canada, Australia), with a lot of exposure, knowledge & experience with the US law enforcement intelligence context including international (Canada-US, and Australian-US transnational investigations). His background is steeped in the law enforcement intelligence field (30 yrs as analyst, senior analyst, analyst manager, intelligence systems consultant) in recent years he has applied his experience to the application of strategic intelligence methods in law enforcement and homeland security contexts and the use of intelligence concepts and processes in the fields of port and border security, transportation security and, currently, corrections sector intelligence.

Mr. Clarke is a lifetime Certified Criminal Analyst, a member of the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts and is a past member of the Board of Governors of the Society of Certified Criminal Analysts. He is also an associate and intelligence consultant with Toddington International Inc., an instructor in the British Columbia Institute of Technology Crime and Intelligence Analysis Program and he holds adjunct faculty status with Henley-Putnam University in the U.S.

Student Fee

This is a 3-day course.

NOTE: Click here to obtain information on special pricing for this course.

• Government: $1,300.00
• Contractor: $1,500.00

NOTE: Casual dress recommended for all 3 days.

How to register

Registrations are payable by Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Discover, check or government purchase order.

Download our registration form and FAX or Mail to:

Dave Dickson
Government Training Inc.
20842 Derrydale Square
Sterling, VA, 20165
FAX: 703-406-4870

Course Schedule

• Registration begins at 8:00 am
• Class begins at 8:30am
• Class ends at 4:30pm
• There are several 10-15 minute breaks throughout the day.
• Lunch generally begins at 12:00pm and lasts approximately 1 hour

GTI Cancellation Policy

You may designate a substitute in writing any time before the course.

Cancellation requests must be sent in writing (email or fax) and will be subject to a $100.00 processing fee. No cancellations or transfers are accepted within 2 (two) weeks prior to the course start date or later.

PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be liable for the entire registration fee. In the rare occasion that a course is cancelled or postponed, please note our reimbursement is limited to paid tuition only.

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