—David Cook, Wayne Sweeney, and Bill McGilvery
This session will discuss and demonstrate the value of GIS in federal law enforcement as • A technology to gather, mine, and transform data and information into intelligence and knowledge • A platform to share and distribute intelligence and knowledge through workflows for more effective communication, collaboration, and coordination • A framework to capture best practices that can be used or modified for more informed decision making With the many missions facing federal law enforcement, data overload is a common problem. Whether working in a single agency or across multiple agencies and jurisdictions, addressing the demands of fighting crime, counterterrorism and homeland security can quickly become challenging. By leveraging GIS and the geographic advantage, law enforcement agencies can work to manage this complexity by communicating, coordinating, and developing a more informed and effective strategy or approach. Presenters in this session will discuss a wide array of issues that have a common theme. From criminal justice to intelligence, investigations, and securing our borders, GIS provides a foundation for federal, state, and local law enforcement that greatly improves the ability to accomplish current and future missions.