>> Intelligence Analysis : Building a Criminal Intelligence Analyst Program
For example , an analyst is trying to determine where a subject is in the hierarchy of a local gang / drug cartel ( coming to a conclusion ). They have phone records , social media , and surveillance information . As they review the data , they are deciding things , such as which source of information holds more weight in light of other information known about the investigation , is there something else that might change this assessment ( thinking about the process ). Most people may be critical thinkers in their day to day , but it may be unconscious ; intelligence analysts are critical thinkers deliberately .
• Curious – intelligence analysts must be curious and investigative . They should want to know how people , places , incidents , and events connect to each other and unfold . They should also want to learn new training and new techniques .
• Innovative – intelligence analysts need to personify the old adage “ think outside the box .” They should be willing to try new methods and be creative in their approach to their work and analysis .
• Persistent – although sometimes given a negative connotation , persistence is a trait to be admired in an analyst . They do not give up when the first three resources they tried did not pan out ; an agency with persistent analysts has a tactical advantage over those who do not .
Once an agency has selected the qualified person for an intelligence analyst , likely they will then have to attend analyst training courses . Unfortunately , GTIP ( now known as the Georgia Threat Intelligence Program ) no longer sponsors the ongoing intelligence analyst training program part of the Project , due to budgetary restraints , however , the GTIP training program was an ideal standard to build the GBIs Georgia Law Enforcement Intelligence Analyst Certification Program .
Georgia Law Enforcement Criminal Intelligence Analyst Certification Program The GBI developed the Criminal Intelligence Analyst ( CIA ) Certification Program to include all intelligence analysts at the state and local level that apply for the program . It evolved out of GTIPs analyst training standardization and the emphasis on the clear and critical role that intelligence analysts have working both criminal and terrorism cases , tips , and leads . Effective analysts are established , skilled , professional professionals who are able to research , organize , and analyze information into clear and actionable products for both command-level leadership as well as to agents and investigators working their cases . This level of analyst can be an invaluable asset to an agency and the public safety community . Agencies that rely on personnel who may not have the interest , aptitude , or time , could end up being a source of concern , if not a critical or potentially dangerous issue .
At the GBI ( similar to many other state and local law enforcement agencies across the state ), an intelligence analyst is a non-sworn , full-time position . It is recommended this be the case , however , it is understood that it is not always a possibility for some agencies . Another recommendation is that the intelligence analyst position have a fouryear college degree requirement , although a major or minor in typical criminal justice / forensic psychology / criminology etc . degrees is not at all a requirement . Rather good grades and graduation from an accredited four-year college program demonstrates that applicants for the intelligence analyst position have a clear history of successfully completing a major goal .
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The CIA Certification Program aims :
• To instill and promote professionalism and leadership within the intelligence analyst community in Georgia ,
• To promote the statewide use of current best practices related to proper collection , handling and use of intelligence information , and with regard to protection of privacy , civil rights and civil liberties ,
• To enhance a recognition of the professional role of the law enforcement intelligence analyst , and to promote the growth of this critical profession throughout Georgia law enforcement ,