POLICE INTELLIGENCE OPERATION

A. Categories of Police Intelligence

1. Strategic Intelligence – knowledge pertaining to the capabilities and vulnerabilities of a foreign

nation, which is required by the National Planners for the formulation of an adequate National Defense
in peace and forms the basis for, projected. This is intelligence information which is NOT
immediate operational but rather long range.

Components of Strategic Intelligence

A. Political Intelligence – deals with Domestic and Foreign affairs and relation of
government operations.

B. Economic Intelligence – deals with the extent and utilization of Natural and Human
resources to the industrial potential of the Nations

C. Transportation and Telecommunication Intelligence -concerned with the operations

and facilities not only the Military but also the Civilians.

D. Sociological Intelligence – deals with the demographic and psychological aspects of

groups of people.
E. Scientific Intelligence – deals with the progress of the research and development as it
affects the economic and military potential of a nation.

2. Counter-Intelligence- preparation and execution of plans and programs to neutralize or prevent any
activities undesirable to the police organization.

3. Line or Tactical Intelligence – it is the intelligence information which directly contributes to the
accomplishment of specific objectives and immediate in nature, necessary for more effective police
planning and operation.

B. Functional Classifications of Police Intelligence

1. Criminal Intelligence (CRIMINT) – refers to the knowledge essential to the prevention of crimes
and the investigation, arrest, and prosecution of criminal offenders.

2. Internal Security Intelligence (INSINT) – refers to the knowledge essential to the maintenance
of peace and order.

3. 3. Public Safety Intelligence (PUSINT) – refers to the knowledge essential to ensure the
protection of lives and properties.