Answer to Question #322572 in Psychology for Thando

Question

The VISPOL (Visible Policing) commander at the local SAPS office has received confirmed and verified intelligence that a group of protesters is planning to access the offices of ABC International, to demand the payment of bonuses for 2021. The intelligence advises that they will arrive from a northern direction, proceeding down Church Street from 06:00 onwards, on Monday 7 March 2022, and that they plan on torching (setting alight) vehicles belonging to the management of ABC International. These vehicles are usually parked at the front entrance to the office building.

Based on the information above, what type of intelligence was received? Motivate your answer.

Answer 1

Criminal Intelligence – refers to the knowledge essential to the prevention of crimes and the investigation, arrest, and prosecution of criminal offenders. The Crime Intelligence Division of the South African Police Service is an intelligence agency that tracks criminal elements within the Republic of South Africa.