FACT SHEET

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP90-01208R000100200077-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 2, 2011
• Sequence Number: 77
• Publication Date: January 9, 1973
• Content Type: OPEN SOURCE

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FACT SHEET
In the summer of 1972, the NYC Police, with assistance from
the Ford Foundation, were establishing an analysis and evaluation unit
within their Intelligence Division. At the suggestion of the Foundation
representative, the NYC Police sought assistance from the Agency as
to the best system for analyzing and evaluating data. We made it clear
that CIA had no formal training for outside groups; however, after
preliminary discussion with the police, we felt that our techniques and
procedures, though involving only foreign intelligence, were basic and
could relate to their needs. A four day briefing was then arranged and
given to a group from the NYC Police.
The briefing was as follows:
a. The theory and technique in analyzing and evaluating
foreign intelligence data
b. The role of the analyst
c. The handling and processing of foreign intelligence
information
The briefing was given by our training staff and for the most
part included material prepared for new analysts. Any added expense
to meet the needs of the police was insignificant. Also, we gave no specific
guidance on how their system should be set up, but rather this was our
basic approach which they could apply as they saw fit.
There is no provision of law which either grants or denies the
Agency the authority to conduct such briefings. As any other Federal
agency, we tried to satisfy a request for assistance as best we could.
We considered this to be a basic public responsibility. Over the years,
we have received a number of requests for assistance on data handling
and analytical techniques from outside organizations. These have
included other agencies of Government, the Congress and the Judiciary.
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