The Importance of In-Custody Intelligence and Information Sharing

In law enforcement, an overlooked source of intelligence is correctional settings. The lack of utilization of in-custody intelligence is worsened by the presence of “information silos” within and amongst agencies. The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office understands the benefit of this type of intelligence and created a systematic and replicable approach to obtaining and sharing in- custody intelligence. This workshop will identify what in-custody intelligence is, the importance of dissemination, both internally and with outside agencies, the various types of intelligence available in correctional settings and demonstrate the methodologies that facilitate the collection of in-custody intelligence, through the example of SCSO's Intelligence Unit.