You (the student) have been recently promoted to be the Commander of the Western District in Big City, USA. Your LE intelligence section has provided you several intelligence reports on gang and drug activity in the district based on your earlier tasking (see below). You will evaluate the intelligence product provided by your LE intelligence analyst section.   1.      Do the products provide you sufficient information to make an informed decision? What is it missing from the reports? Are they speculative or well reasoned and supported by evidence? 2.      Has the analyst collaborated with other agencies? 3.       Does the report generate additional questions to be researched?  Has the intelligence been validated? 4.      Have the analysts clearly separated the facts from the analysis? 5.      Are the sources reliable? If so, what are they and what is the likely data source? If the report is complete, what action does the chief take?  6.      Was the intelligence legally collected? Two part requirement 1.      Write an evaluation of the reports addressed to the Intelligence Section of the assessment of their work.  At least 800-1000 words 2.      Write an Executive Summary to the Police Chief (your boss) explaining your directions to the Intelligence Sections to develop the report, your evaluation of their work and your recommendations.  500-750 words The following reports were submitted for review along with Crime Data chart (See attached file: Table 1) for Western District of Big City USA. The first report addresses the analysis of the Crime Data Chart and additional research. The second report is primarily based on confidential informant reporting and other investigative reports and databases. Intelligence  Report 1:   In 2016, 23 murders [1]  occurred in the Western District. After conducting interviews with lead detectives and thoroughly reviewing the criminal databases, court records, and investigative reports, the Intelligence Section determined the most murder victims in the Western District [2]  are tied to the two gangs, the Diamonds and the Rocks who are operating within The Big City USA and the surrounding counties.  According to the Big City Gang Threat Assessment [3]  the local branch chapters of the Diamonds and Rocks harbor deep hatred toward each other and each considers the other a rival.  While some of the murders appear to be gang revenge killings, some of the victims are not tied to either gang and their gang affiliation is unknown. About half the murders have occurred on W.  Gerald, West Park and N. Main which are well known streets for drug selling and gang activity.  [4]  Several of the victims were in possession of California licenses  [5]  and one murder victim held a foreign passport from the Western African nation, Tanzania. [6]  In over 75% of the murders a 9 mm caliber weapon [7]  was used. Small amounts of cocaine and heroin were found near several of the victims. Intelligence Report 2:   According to confid.

1. You (the student) have been recently promoted to be the
Commander of the Western District in Big City, USA. Your LE
intelligence section has provided you several intelligence
reports on gang and drug activity in the district based on your
earlier tasking (see below). You will evaluate the intelligence
product provided by your LE intelligence analyst section.
1. Do the products provide you sufficient information to
make an informed decision? What is it missing from the
reports? Are they speculative or well reasoned and supported by
evidence?
2. Has the analyst collaborated with other agencies?
3. Does the report generate additional questions to be
researched? Has the intelligence been validated?
4. Have the analysts clearly separated the facts from the
analysis?
5. Are the sources reliable? If so, what are they and what is
the likely data source? If the report is complete, what action
does the chief take?
6. Was the intelligence legally collected?
Two part requirement
1. Write an evaluation of the reports addressed to the
Intelligence Section of the assessment of their work. At least
800-1000 words
2. Write an Executive Summary to the Police Chief (your
boss) explaining your directions to the Intelligence Sections to
develop the report, your evaluation of their work and your
recommendations. 500-750 words
The following reports were submitted for review along with
Crime Data chart (See attached file: Table 1) for Western
District of Big City USA. The first report addresses the analysis
of the Crime Data Chart and additional research. The second
report is primarily based on confidential informant reporting
and other investigative reports and databases.

2. Intelligence
Report 1:
In 2016, 23 murders
[1]
occurred in the Western District. After conducting interviews
with lead detectives and thoroughly reviewing the criminal
databases, court records, and investigative reports, the
Intelligence Section determined the most murder victims in the
Western District
[2]
are tied to the two gangs, the Diamonds and the Rocks who are
operating within The Big City USA and the surrounding
counties. According to the Big City Gang Threat Assessment
[3]
the local branch chapters of the Diamonds and Rocks harbor
deep hatred toward each other and each considers the other a
rival. While some of the murders appear to be gang revenge
killings, some of the victims are not tied to either gang and
their gang affiliation is unknown. About half the murders have
occurred on W. Gerald, West Park and N. Main which are well
known streets for drug selling and gang activity.
[4]
Several of the victims were in possession of California
licenses
[5]
and one murder victim held a foreign passport from the
Western African nation, Tanzania.
[6]
In over 75% of the murders a 9 mm caliber weapon
[7]
was used. Small amounts of cocaine and heroin were found
near several of the victims.
Intelligence Report 2:

3. According to confidential informant reporting
[8]
from the Big City detention facility the prison gang Big River
Gang’s (BRG) is expanding their turf outside the Big City USA
Detention Facility to the Western and Eastern Districts. BRG
members are well established in the Department of Public
Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) and throughout the
state. Organized BRG activity has been reported in seven
counties and Big City, mainly surrounding DPSCS facilities.
[9]
According to a defendant
[10]
seeking a favorable plea agreement for attempted murder the
Big River Gang has reportedly obtained a new shipment of
weapons via the Big City USA Port from an overseas supplier.
The informant says the Big River Gang intends to use those
weapons to push out other gangs out of the Eastern and Western
Districts to establish control over the illegal drug distribution in
the districts. Surveillance video and electronic listening
devices
[11]
directed at a Big River Gang gathering at a public park recorded
gang members discussing in vague terms new international and
domestic sources for their products. It should be noted that the
Big River has reportedly several legitimate clothing stores
which sell clothing manufactured overseas. A Big City USA
undercover police officer also has reported that he heard several
Big River Gang members discussing the “removal” of
roadblocks in expanding their operations in the city back in
April.
Doctrinal References for Students
Law Enforcement Analytic Standards (2
nd
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4. https://www.it.ojp.gov/documents/d/Law%20Enforcement%20A
nalytic%20Standards%2004202_combined_compliant.pdf
Table 1 Big City Western Murder Statistics for 2016
Big City Gang Database
Big City Threat Assessment dated 01/15/2016
Table 1 Big City Western Murder Statistics for 2015
Investigative Report dated June 15, 2016
Investigative Report dated April 26, 2016
FBI N- DEx
Confidential Informant report dated 05/15/2015
Big City Gang Taskforce Database
Grand jury Testimony dated 04/13/2016