ITACG Intelligence Guide for First Responders 2nd Edition - ISE.gov

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Raw Intelligence: A colloquial term meaning collected intelligence information that has not yet
been converted into finished intelligence.
Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS): Composed of six regional intelligence centers that
provide secure communications, information-sharing resources, and investigative support to
combat multijurisdictional crime and terrorist threats to local, state, tribal, and federal member
law enforcement agencies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, Australia,
Canada, and England.
Requirements (Intelligence): The details of what a customer needs from the intelligence
function.
Responsibility: Reflects how the authority of a unit or individual is used and determines
whether goals have been accomplished and the mission fulfilled in a manner that is
consistent with the defined limits of authority.
Risk: The potential for an unwanted outcome resulting from an incident, event, or occurrence,
as determined by its likelihood and the associated consequences.
Risk Assessment: An analysis of a target, illegal commodity, or victim to identify the probability
of being attacked or compromised and to analyze vulnerabilities. Generally includes preventative
steps to be taken to lessen the risk.
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Sanitization: The process of editing or otherwise altering intelligence materials, information,
reports, or other products to conceal and protect intelligence sources, methods, capabilities,
analytical procedures, or privileged information to permit wider dissemination.