Who provides criminal intelligence analysis to the commander?

The role of providing criminal intelligence analysis to the commander falls primarily to NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) and the Installation Security Department. This collaboration is essential within military and naval installations, as these organizations have the necessary expertise to gather, analyze, and relay pertinent intelligence regarding potential criminal activities, threats, and trends that may impact the security of the installation.

NCIS specializes in investigating crimes and gathering intelligence related to the Navy and Marine Corps, making them a critical player in offering insights that aid command decision-making. The Installation Security Department works in tandem with NCIS to ensure that all security measures are informed by relevant intelligence, thus enabling informed operational and strategic planning by the chain of command.

While other agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and local law enforcement agencies, play vital roles in national and community security, they typically operate outside the direct command structure of military installations and are less focused on the specific needs and operating environment of military commands. As such, the combination of NCIS expertise and the support of the Installation Security Department uniquely positions them to provide the necessary criminal intelligence analysis to the commander.