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Memex chosen to provide intelligence system for LAPD
Memex,Inc.has announced that it has been selected to provide an intelligence system to support the Los Angeles Police Department–counter Terrorism and Criminal Intelligence Bureau.
The LAPD Counter Terrorism and Criminal Intelligence Bureau is comprised of the Major Crimes Division and Emergency Services Division (ESD). The Major Crimes division includes Criminal Conspiracy,Criminal Investigations,Intelligence Investigations, Surveillance,and Liaison Sections.The emergency services Division (ESD)is comprised of Field and Community Support,Emergency Planning, Operations,and Hazardous Devices Sections.In short,the Counter-Terrorism Bureau is responsible for planning,response and intelligence for LAPD.
Memex will be expanding its operations throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area to support this and other area deployments.The system will connect divisional units in a sensitive,but unclassified environment,providing 24/7 intelligence and analysis capabilities in a single center.Officers in the division will now have access to a system that can gather,analyze and disseminate information as part of a comprehensive intelligence cycle.
Memex is currently implementing the system for LAPD based on Memex’s innovative solutions for law enforcement agencies across the United States.Once operational,the system will allow LAPD to gather, collate, track,analyze and disseminate intelligence information; including counterterrorism tips and leads. The system will also be used to counteract conventional organized criminal activity including street gangs,organized crime,money laundering and high volume crimes –providing officers with potentially life saving intelligence information.
The Memex system will provide powerful data mining,analysis and visualization tools across existing LAPD intelligence databases at the same time as providing standard functions for the gathering and management of intelligence in accordance with federal and local guidelines.The system will improve operational effectiveness of the LAPD by enabling the searching of all intelligence databases simultaneously.In addition,Memex enables case de-confliction and will provide proactive notifications and alerts to units within Major Crimes,enhancing the quality of intelligence information.
According to Lieutenant Bob Fox,Spokesperson for the LAPD,"Our greatest fear in the battle against terrorism is missing a small piece of information out of the thousands in our possession that could have led us to the prevention of a terrorist attack in the Los Angeles region,nation and other countries.The Memex software solution is an excellent tool to help us more clearly track and connect those dots."
LAPD Major Crimes Division relies heavily on members of the public for information regarding potential terrorist activity.
"Memex is excited by the opportunity to support the development of the LAPD effort,"stated Memex General Manager,Mike Himley,"This initiative and our expansion into the Greater Los Angeles area underscores the growing market demand for our intelligence solution and reflects our commitment to supporting law enforcement agencies at the forefront of the battle against crime and terrorism."
