Memex Series VI takes intelligence management to the next level.
Putting Officer Safety First: Expanding the Intelligence Network Between Local and State Police.
Putting officer safety first:
Expanding the intelligence network between local and state police
Date: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Time: 11:00 am – Noon EDT
Cost: Free
It's 2:00 am on Interstate 99 in rural Pennsylvania and a Pennsylvania State Police trooper makes a routine traffic stop. His nearest backup is over an hour away. He needs to know – and for his safety he has a right to know – if the motorist he is about to encounter is the target of a drug task force investigation or a member of an extremist group.
Intelligence collection is not enough, and in a state with approximately 12 million residents and over 1200 police departments, the information sharing partnership between local and state agencies is crucial in the fight against crime and terrorism.
In this informative – and lively – webinar, Julian Sher, award-winning investigative journalist, will interview Sgt. Ray Cook, Supervisor of the Intelligence Unit with the Pennsylvania State Police, and Deputy Chief John A. Livingood from Abington (PA) Township Police Department about their perspectives on the common intelligence challenges between local and state law enforcement agencies.
Both speakers will reveal real-life stories of how informed thinking about intelligence and a proactive approach to information sharing can enhance agency partnerships – from sharing information across adjacent jurisdictions to deconflicting cases and saving lives.
Listen to this discussion and hear:
- Practical observations on the role of a 24/7 intelligence center in a state with over 1200 police departments
- How the daily PaCIC Intelligence Bulletin is helping crack unsolved crimes and facilitate coordination between local and state police departments
- Discussion of the operational impact of officer safety intelligence alerts
- Practical suggestions for how to make collaboration and cooperation work in a constantly changing and increasingly virtual environment
Julian Sher - Investigative Journalist
Julian Sher is an award-winning investigative journalist and best-selling true crime writer. His most recent documentary, sponsored by the New York Times, is "Nuclear Jihad: Can Terrorists get the Bomb?". He is author of two best-selling investigative books in Canada: "Until You are Dead", which examines Canada's most famous murder trial; and "White Hoods: The Ku Klux Klan", a book about racism. He is the co-author of a book on organized crime called "The Road to Hell: How Biker Gangs Conquered Canada."
Sergeant Ray Cook - Pennsylvania State Police
Sergeant Raymond Cook, Supervisor, Intelligence Section, is a 13-year veteran of the Pennsylvania State Police and has served with the agency’s intelligence operation since 1999. In 2003, he played an integral role in the development of the Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center (PaCIC), a 24/7 operational intelligence organization. Prior to his focus on intelligence operations, Sergeant Cook served as a trooper for 6 years.
Deputy Chief John A. Livingood - Abington Twp. Police Department
John A. Livingood, a 34-year veteran of the Abington (PA) Township Police Department, is Deputy Chief and Commanding Officer of the Detective Division. He is certified by Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission to instruct police officers throughout Pennsylvania on criminal investigations. He serves on the Board of Advisors of the National Association of Bunco Investigators and on the Policy Board of the Middle Atlantic - Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network (MAGLOCLEN).
The MemeX-Files: Live! series of peer-to-peer information sharing webinars is designed to provide law enforcement leaders with new ideas and new connections. Covering a variety of real law enforcement challenges, each webinar focuses on innovative yet practical approaches to current policing challenges.
The Forum is yours! Bridge the information gap and join us.