Intelligence Refers to an end product resulting from the recording evaluation, and analysis, integration, and interpretation of the

e information. It is also an activity involve in the production of that end product which includes collection, processing, dissemination and use of knowledge. Broad Categories of Intelligence a. National Intelligence - Integrated product of intelligence developed by all government departments concerning the broad aspects of national policy and national security. b. Departmental Intelligence - Intelligence required by an agency or department of the government in order to execute its mission and discharge its responsibilities. c. Military Intelligence - Intelligence used in the preparations and execution of military plans, policies and programs. It encompasses three broad fields; 1. Strategic Intelligence Knowledge pertaining to capabilities, vulnerabilities and probable courses of action of foreign nation. 2. Combat Intelligence Used in planning and conduction tactical and administrative and administrative operations. It is concerned with information about tire weather, enemy people and terrain. 3. Counter Intelligence Denies information to the enemy increases the security of the command and aids in achieving surprise. Police Intelligence It is a recorded intelligence of police units regarding violations of the penal and special laws of the land, not necessarily restricted to the criminal aspect. It can also include the other broad categories of intelligence in the interest of public safety. An evaluated and interpreted information concerning original crime and other major problems. In a sense the principle in intelligence like timeliness, flexibility, foresight and security remain constant and become the cardinal principles by which major decisions are influenced whether in planning for broad crime prevention program in the police.