Fundamentals of Criminal Intelligence (PER-302)

 

This performance-level course introduces entry-level intelligence personnel to the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities required to operate within a modern criminal intelligence environment. Using an all-crimes, all-hazards, and all-threats framework, the course addresses traditional criminal activity, domestic and international terrorism, and emerging threats.

Participants gain a clear understanding of the role of intelligence personnel, the distinction between intelligence and information, and the structure and function of the Intelligence Community. The course covers the five-step intelligence process, the development and use of criminal intelligence products, and the importance of critical and creative thinking in analysis. Key topics also include information sharing, suspicious activity reporting, customer needs, and legal authorities governing intelligence collection and use, with emphasis on privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.

Through instructor-led instruction, facilitated discussions, and scenario-based practical activities across nine modules, participants learn how to support and contribute to effective criminal intelligence operations. The course prepares personnel to manage, staff, and operate intelligence functions within their agencies, strengthening partnerships and collaborative networks to help identify, prevent, and respond to threats to public safety.

 

Min/Max Enrollment

Min 30; Max 40

Course Length

20 hrs. 

Format

Virtual Instructor-Led Training 

DHS Course Number

PER-302

Facility Requirements

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Target Audience