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Applicable To: Bureau, Division, Section commanders and Intelligence Organized Crime Unit employees |
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Approval Authority: Major J.E. Sellers |
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4.2 Purging of Out-of-Date or Incorrect Information 4.2.1 File Retention Officer will: |
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The intent of this directive is to establish procedures that ensure the legality and integrity of the Intelligence/Organized Crime Unit’s operations.
The Atlanta Police Department will conduct investigations on individuals or groups who present a bona fide threat to the community and who are engaged in criminal activity. Nothing in this directive should be interpreted as permitting the collection of data for political or other purposes unrelated to crime.
3.1 Supervisors will be responsible for monitoring the compliance of this directive.
3.2 Investigators will ensure that all investigations involve criminal activity and/or an immediate threat to the community
4.1 Collecting Intelligence Data (CALEA 51.1.1a)
4.1.1 Procedures [ Return to Top ]
1. Verify that a legitimate reason exists for
collecting information. (i.e., probable
2. Verify that information collected is related to a criminal act or other activity that present a threat to the community.
3. Verify the validity of the source of the information.
4. Monitor, review, and verify the reliability of the information.
5. Supervisors will monitor and review investigative case files to ensure compliance with City,
State and Federal laws, and Departmental policies. 4.1.2 Types of Intelligence Information [ Return to Top ] (CALEA 51.1.1b)
1. Raw Data: Information obtained from various sources, sometimes fragmentary or unsubstantiated, which may suggest possible criminal activity.
2. Significant Intelligence: Has obvious value and may justify further inquiry and/or the initiation of a formal criminal investigation.
3. Strategic Intelligence: Information indicating that a situation may involve illegal activity that could require lengthy investigations and such that cross jurisdictional lines, (i.e., city, state, and domestic borders.
4. Tactical Intelligence: Information of a localized nature, indicating that criminal activity is in a specific area, usually within a specific area.
4.1.3 Quality of Intelligence Information [ Return to Top ] (CALEA 51.1.1b)
1. Completely Reliable: Information source has proven to be competent and trustworthy.
2. Usually Reliable: The source has been credible more times than not.
3. Fairly Reliable: The source of information has had a history of being reliable on occasions.
4. Not Usually Reliable: The source cannot be relied upon for credible information.
5. Cannot Be Judged: The source of information has not established a reliability history with the Intelligence Unit or other APD investigator.
4.2 Purging of Out-of-Date or Incorrect Information (CALEA 51.1.1c)
4.2.1 File Retention Officer will: [ Return to Top ]
1. Ensure that all intelligence files assigned to investigators are entered into the Unit database, and case updates are filed in the master file located appropriately in the Master File Room.
2. Be responsible for removing any incorrect information in the file and destroying it. The File Retention Officer will shred all files classified sensitive intelligence information accordingly.
3. Inspect the Master File room annually and prepare any inactive files that are five (5) years or more for purging. The Unit supervisor will inspect files prepared for purging and initial the authorization form to archive the file or destroy it.
4. Packaging and proper labeling of files to be destroyed or archived. The FRO will contact the appropriate official to arrange delivery of purged files.
4.2.2 Unit Supervisor will: [ Return to Top ]
1. Oversee and monitor the proper purging of Intelligence Unit files by routinely inspecting the file room and examining file drawers.
2. Ensure that the File Retention Officer makes the appropriate updates to the database and to the master file when files are suspended or corrected data is entered in the file.
4.2.3 A copy of all file retention forms for purged files will be kept in the unit for three (3) years.
4.3 Case Assignment and Review: [ Return to Top ]
4.3.1 All reports of actual or suspected criminal activity, intelligence leads, anonymous tips and other information received in the unit, will be initially reviewed by the Unit supervisor or commander.
4.3.2 If preliminary review reveals sufficient data to suggest the possibility of criminal activity or a threat to the community, the supervisor will assign the intelligence report to an investigator for further processing.
4.3.3 Investigators will provide a weekly report of the investigations progress, specifically outlining the elements of the investigation, which supports and characterizes the suspected criminal activity. Supervisors will review this report weekly and make recommendations accordingly.
4.3.4 If after a reasonable period of the investigation, the supervisor cannot determine the scope or legitimacy of the investigation, the investigation will be suspended. The file will then be entered into the master file room and categorized “Suspended.”
4.3.5 If additional information is received to justify the reactivation of suspended files, the Unit supervisor may reassign the case utilizing the aforementioned procedure.
4.4 Training [ Return to Top ]
4.4.1 Investigators assigned to the Intelligence Unit will submit to ongoing training in the area of intelligence gathering, dissemination, and analysis. They will likewise receive training regarding the legal issues surrounding intelligence investigations and the legal use of surveillance equipment. All new investigators will attend the appropriate basic intelligence investigations course.
4.4.2 The Unit Training Coordinator will ensure that all investigators and supervisors receive refresher and advanced training courses annually.
5.1 Direct report subordinates: The subordinates who report directly to a supervisor.
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