NCJ Number
214298
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 75 Issue: 5 Dated: May 2006 Pages: 1-6
Date Published
May 2006
Length
6 pages
Annotation
This article describes the work of the FBI's Field Intelligence Groups in maximizing the sharing of information at the Federal, State, and local levels.
Abstract
Understanding the need to share intelligence pertaining to terrorism, as well as other crimes, the FBI's Field Intelligence Groups (FIGs) have proven effective in its ability to communicate and disseminate intelligence. FIGs have greatly improved coordination between agencies at the Federal, State, and local levels and helping personnel solve crimes and make arrests. Field Intelligence Groups were established in 2003 in all 56 FBI field offices. FIGs are a centerpiece of the FBI's transition toward combining its intelligence and investigative capabilities and serving a critical role in the agency's intelligence function. FIGs provide a valuable service to law enforcement personal at the State and local levels. This article describes the components and elements of FIGs which include: effective structure, efficient communication, timely dissemination, variety of intelligence, police training, emergency response network, and computers and cybercrime. 3 Endnotes