Intelligence And Analysis (In-Person)

In these turbulent times of increasing demands on resources, the heightened sophistication of criminals, the rise of predatory gang activity and the multitude of illicit activities that threaten our communities each day, the need for a responsible, proactive approach for determining and gauging the risks posed by crime and criminals is of critical importance.

This is an 8-week (40 hour) course that shows you how to use the intelligence cycle to easily guide the transformation of your raw collected data into actionable intelligence. Once trained, you will be able to recognize the hidden characteristics, protocols, and behaviors associated with complex criminal events; identify and link conspiratorial relationships and networks; discover the connections between criminality and finances; and effectively monitor, collect (covertly, overtly, and electronically), organize, and analyze data relating to a wide range of criminal endeavors. You will also learn how to develop, manage, support, and successfully conduct analyses using a variety of collation and graphic management techniques. This knowledge can then be applied to the more complex investigations of crimes committed by predatory criminals, criminal enterprises, gangs, and the criminal conspirators who engage in economic/white collar crimes, drug/narcotic and sex offenses, human and weapons trafficking, identity theft and fraud, counterfeiting, corruption, and serial crimes.

Skill-building exercises enhance the learn-by-doing nature of the program. Actual investigations and criminal intelligence missions are also examined to further an understanding of the methods and techniques taught in the class and to demonstrate their practical application in today’s criminal environment.

This 40-hour course curriculum meets the criteria of a basic intelligence course by the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA). It is based on training recommendations contained in the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan (NCISP). The NCISP is the most widely accepted source of guidance currently available for intelligence operations and training programs that support law enforcement efforts to establish a capacity for Intelligence-led policing. It is also POST certified in many states.

This course will provide you with an arsenal of techniques you can use to uncover hidden criminal activity; develop, organize and link disparate data; support emerging and ongoing criminal investigations; and identify the relationships between people, organizations and criminal events as well as between finances, proceeds and assets.

You will learn what criminal intelligence is —and what it is not—and how its real-world application can benefit 21st century policing. You will also learn how to produce actionable intelligence, how to apply it to criminal investigations, how to deliver dynamic intelligence briefings and how to present your material in court proceedings.

Designed for all federal, state, municipal, and military intelligence officers and analysts, this course will demystify essential professional skills involving:

OPERATIONAL ISSUES

• Identifying and Defining What Intelligence is and What it is not
• The Mission, Objectives and Products of Criminal Intelligence and How it Benefits Today’s Policing Efforts
• The Critical Differences Between Information, Investigation and Intelligence
• The 5-Step Process of the Intelligence Cycle
• How to Use the Intelligence Cycle to Transform Information into Intelligence
• The Differences Between and the Products of Tactical, Strategic, Operational, and Statistical Intelligence
• Say it Correctly! The Language and Terminology of Criminal Intelligence
• Best Practices for Conducting Criminal Intelligence Collection Operations (28 CFR, Part 2)
• How to Recognize Latent or Cloaked Crime Characteristics
• The Nature of Repetitious Criminal Activity, Modus Operandi, Patterns and Trends
• How to Work Smarter, Not Harder! Methods for Enhancing Efficiency and Effectiveness
• How to Identify Criminal Conspiracies, Organizations, Partnerships, Networks, Structures and Jobs
• Guidelines and Protocols for Targeting and Monitoring Criminal Conspiracies and Threats
• Hypothesis Development and the Development of a Collection Plan
• Covert Collection Techniques
• Sources and Resources of information, Data and Criminal Intelligence
• How to Create and Use Time Lines, Flow Charts, Link (Association) Charts and Matrices
• Communications Analysis: Analyzing Telephone, Text and Email Messages
• How to Prepare and Present Intelligence Briefings
• How to Effectively Use Word, PowerPoint and Excel in Graphic Analysis
• Hands-On, Skill-Building Exercises and Real-World Applications of Criminal Intelligence Analysis
• And much, much more

You are:

• A newly-assigned law enforcement or corporate intelligence analyst, or a narcotics, gang or vice investigator, intelligence officer or analyst assigned to a fusion center, Homeland Security detail, terrorism or other specialized task force either within or external to your agency
• An experienced analyst, officer or investigator who has received little formal training related to the criminal intelligence process and function
• Now or may later supervise analysts, officers, investigators, a task force, first responders or other personnel who would benefit from a coordinated approach to developing and supporting criminal investigations
• Employed by a prosecution unit that prepares the types of cases produced by the personnel described above

• “Ken Sanz is an excellent, skilled speaker who could make ‘neuroscience’ interesting and informative. The course provided me with valuable resources and techniques that will allow me to do my job better, make stronger cases, and ultimately make my community safer.”
  

  Investigator David Matthew Haney

  Glynn County Police Department

• “I have attended 4 of Ken’s courses in investigation and criminal intelligence and I have never had a better informed and enthusiastic instructor than Ken in 45 years in local, state and federal law enforcement experience.”
  

  Lieutenant Robert S. Gaiser

  Buckner Police Department

• “Having attended (and hosted) a number of Ken’s classes, he is consistently on top of the intelligence game, and often ahead of the curve. He exudes professionalism.”
  

  Detective Robert Holland

  Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office

• “I have attended two of the courses presented by Ken Sanz. Ken teaches secrets of not only conducting a professional intelligence mission, but how to keep it organized when it gets too big. Most of these tricks were skills that had taken years to develop through trial and error. If I had had Ken’s courses early on in my career I would have had the shortcuts to have been successful early on.”
  

  Detective Sergeant Sean Barnwell

  Branson Police Department

• “Ken Sanz was outstanding every day of this class, not only in his presentation, but in the wealth of knowledge he shared. The program is excellent and highly recommended to all law enforcement.”
  

  Officer Michelle Roberts

  Sandy Springs Police Department

• “I had the pleasure of taking Ken’s courses in Iowa. The courses I took have all served me well in my professional development. Without Ken, I could not have taken steps to improve and implement new ideas within my own agency, and within our correctional facility. Ken is top notch, and definitely the real deal!”
  

  Deputy David Schilling

  Olmstead County Sheriff’s Office

• “The great thing about Ken’s criminal intelligence presentations are that they are realistic, reflecting what cops are experiencing on the street. I’ve been able to take the course material and immediately implement it.”
  

  Detective Pete Francisco

  Intelligence Unit
  St. Petersburg Police Department

• “This is a very useful and helpful class for people in all stages of their careers.”
  

  Caitlin Rogers

  Crime Analyst
  Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office

• “The overall program has provided me with a plethora of information to bring back to my agency and use on a daily basis.”
  

  Ashley Eannarino

  Crime Analyst
  Manatee County Sheriff’s Office

• “This is an excellent program of study and it will help me in my career.”
  

  Sgt. June Reeves

  Columbus Police Department

• “This is a great course. I’m grateful for all the information on the CD that I feel I can use on the job. Thanks!”
  

  Adriana Flores

  Administrative Analyst
  Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team

• “I will recommend this program and Ken to others in my organization. This course is priceless!”
  

  John F. Williams, Manager

  Real-Time Crime Center
  Crime Analysis Unit
  Memphis Police Department

• “I loved this class and will take more courses and recommend it to coworkers. It has changed my myopic view to a more expansive one, and for that I am thankful.”
  

  Detective Britney Brimhall

  Mesa Police Department

• “This was a very worthwhile program. Even having 35+ years experience I still learned several new concepts.”
  

  Peter Pizzorni

  Crime Analyst
  Royal Oak Police Department

• “Excellent program! Wish I had taken this class earlier in my career!”
  

  Sgt. Kevin Rhea

  Novi Police Department

• “This was a great class and I have learned many things that I hope to take directly to Troy and use immediately in our case investigations.”
  

  Ben Nelms

  Crime Data Analyst
  Troy Police Department

• “Since this is my first formal traning for intelligence, I sincerely appreciate the knowledge Ken has given us in person and on the CD.”
  

  Officer Barbara Adams

  Memphis Police Department

• “I think it is a great course to help someone understand what intelligence is and how to use it to benefit your agency. It is an integral part of becoming a truly proficient analyst.”
  

  Joy Logsden

  Administrative Assistant III
  Vernon Hills Police Department

• “The course was excellent – very informative and provided me with some new tools to add to the tool belt.”
  

  Officer Adam Boyd

  Vernon Hills Police Department

• “I found this program to be very beneficial, and the vast array of topics makes it applicable to many job assignments.”
  

  Michelle Robinson

  Investigative Assistant, Vehicle Crime Unit
  Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office

• “Great course! I am leaving with a good understanding of the criminal intelligence process and with good tools to help me with my daily duties.”
  

  Chad Melton

  Criminal Intelligence Analyst
  Washington State Fusion Center

• “The program was well-organized, very informative and eye-opening as to what I need to be doing as an analyst for our investigative unit.”
  

  Jason Porter

  Crime Analyst
  Novi Police Department

• “Overall, I realize how fortunate I am to have attended this course. Ken Sanz is a blessing to his agency, the Alpha Group and law enforcement as a whole. The material discussed this week has been informative, applicable and beneficial beyond words. Thank you very much!”
  

  Tara L. Brown

  Team Leader
  Staunton Police Department

• “Fantastic! Great information put in an easily digested format.”
  

  Jason Lindsey

  Criminal Intelligence Coordinator
  United States Army, CID

• “Great program and awesome instructor. The course is very informative and provided much needed updated information.”
  

  Detective Kenneth L. Gavin

  Lynchburg Police Department