
Introduction to Intelligence Studies278
Criminal Intelligence before
the 9-11 Attacks
It would be incorrect to assume that criminal intelligence began aer the
9-11 attacks. Law enforcement personnel who investigate large organized
crime and drug organizations have used intelligence methods such as that
used by the CIA for years. To understand the organization and structure
of large criminal organizations, law enforcement agencies compiled large
dossiers of individuals and groups, utilizing tradecra such as long-term
informants and wiretaps to collect information. Ultimately, the intelligence
gathered helped guide investigations.
In the early ...