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Accounting Cycle

  212

  13 Intelligence, Surveillance, and

  Misappropriation Law 215

  Overview of International and Military Law

  215

  Wiretap Surveillance

  218

  Surveillance, Satellites, and Civil Liberties

  219

  United States Code

  223

  Indiana 223

  Ohio 224

  Michigan 224

  Illinois 225

  Emerging Technology and Intelligence

  226

  Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats

  228

  Misappropriation from Computers

  229

  14 Computer Forensics: Searches, Evidence,

  and Notice 235

  Searching Computers

  235

  Supreme Court Established Search Protocol

  237

  Notice 241

  15 Computer Forensics: Discovery and Spoliation 243

  Discovery Issues

  243

  Spoliation 252

  Ethics, Standards of Conduct, and Sanctions

  259

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  Appendix A: Electronic Surveillance Law

  263

  Wire and Electronic Communications Intercept and

  Interception of Oral Communications (18 U.S.C. 2510–2521)

  263

  Stored Wire and Electronic Communications and

  Transactional Records Access (18 U.S.C. §§ 2701–2712)

  292

  The Pen Register and Trap and Trace Act (18 U.S.C.

  §§ 3121–3127)

  296

  Communications Assistance Law Enforcement Act of 1994

  (47 U.S.C. 1001–1021)

  303

  Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (50 U.S.C. 1861)

  327

  Appendix B: Computer Crime and Privacy Laws

  335

  USA Patriot Act

  335

  Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (18 U.S.C. 1030)

  342

  Children’s Online Privacy Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 6501–6506)

  349

  Appendix C: Government Data Privacy Laws

  361

  E-Government Act (44 U.S.C. § 101)

  361

  Federal Information Security Management Act (44 U.S.C.

  § 3541)

  364

  Appendix D: Consumer and Credit Data Privacy Laws 377

  Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)

  377

  Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a: As Amended)

  394

  Privacy Protection Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 2000aa)

  415

  Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

  (29 U.S.C. 2001–2009) 421

  Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681)

  430

  Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 (15 U.S.C. §§ 41–51)

  452

  Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 454

  Jencks Act (18 U.S.C. 3500)

  454

  Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 (18 U.S.C. 926B

  and 926C)

  456

  28 C.F.R. Part 23: Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating

  Policies 460

  Appendix E: List of Most Common Languages

  489

  List of Official Languages by Language and Area Spoken

  489

  List of Languages by State and Language Spoken

  509

  References 527

  Preface

  “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32

  ~ The Bible (King James Version) ~

  I want to dedicate this book to my family—my wife Laurie, sons Bobby and

  Josh, mother Carolyn (and Bill), mother-in-law Joann, and our siblings, in-laws, and extended family. I want to thank all of my professors, instructors, mentors, comrades-at-arms, brothers and sisters in law enforcement, and all of those who have helped me to prepare this text and serve my country and community. God bless America!

  John Wayne once said something that I found very profound and

  appropriate:

  “I won’t be wronged. I won’t be insulted. I won’t be laid a-hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.”

  This text is a collection of thoughts based upon my training and experi-

  ence over more than three decades and upon the notes and handouts that I

  have collected during thousands of hours of advanced training. I have been trained by law enforcement, the U.S. military, and private-sector sources, including the National Intelligence Academy and numerous other advanced

  schools in investigations, intelligence, and operations.

  In addition to making my own notes over the decades and saving hand-

  outs from eminent instructors, I have collected manufacturer specifications and guidelines from vendors of intelligence and investigative equipment

  that I thought were worth the effort of saving for reference purposes.

  This work is a collection of some of the things that I have found useful

  and interesting in pursuit of my profession. I hope that readers will find them equally useful and interesting.

  Take note that laws change often. New statutes are enacted annual y by

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  and federal appel ant courts. Readers and practitioners are advised (several times in this book) to not only refer to the legal cases and statutes provided, which are current at the time of writing, but to continual y seek competent legal counsel and updated legal citations before relying upon them.

  Use this information responsibly.

  De oppresso liber

  Robert J. Girod, JD, PhD

  Introduction

  “And the man who was standing among the myrtle trees answered and said,

  ‘These are those whom the LORD has sent to patrol the earth.’”

  ~ Zechariah 1:10 (New American Standard Version) ~

  Intelligence gathering has been going on since Moses sent spies into the land of Canaan, and its use was encouraged by military strategist Sun Tzu ( The Art of War). It has been used in conflicts between nations, in the wars against drugs and terrorism, and in business and industry. Whether using high-tech equipment or agents provocateur (undercover agents), intelligence involves the use of processed information, and information is power. Tradecraft is a term that refers to skills acquired through experience in a clandestine trade.

  The term is used within the intelligence community as a collective word for the methods, practices, and techniques used in espionage.

  Chapter 1 provides a discussion of black bag operational planning

  (Chapter 1). The intelligence community refers to covert or surreptitious entry as black bag operations. These are operations conducted outside of the United States by intelligence agencies or within the United States by law enforcement agencies with valid search warrants. Most other black bag operations are illegal. While the owner of property may (for some reason) authorize such activities on his or her own property by employees or contracted personnel (like private investigators), even on private property investigators must be cognizant of privacy issues and laws.

  The intelligence community also divides intelligence specialties or tasks into what are referred to as the “INTs.” Chapters 2 and 3 discuss HUMINT, or human intelligence, the gathering of information from human sources.

  This can involve surveillance, undercover operations, use of informants or assets, etc.

  Chapters 4 through 6 deal with defenses against methods of entry

  (DAME), forced entry into buildings, safes and combination locks, au
tomo-

  bile locks, etc. Understanding methods of entry is often necessary in foreign intelligence gathering and DAME is important in security, counterintelligence, and the investigation of burglaries and other forced entry offenses.

  Psychological Operations (PSYOPS) and the use of social networks are

  discussed in Chapter 7. This topic ranges from personal revenge and political dirty tricks to PSYOPS in support of military and diplomatic operations.

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  Chapter 8 discusses the use of ELINT (electronic intelligence) and

  SIGINT (signals intelligence). This involves electronic interception of intelligence, bugs, wiretaps, and other communications interceptions.

  Chapter 9 discusses EMINT (emanations intelligence), which concerns

  the emanation of data, signals, or other intelligence from C4I systems (command, communications, control, computers, and intelligence systems).

  Chapter 10 deals with IMINT (imagery intelligence), which involves any

  intelligence gathered using images, such as photographs, night vision optics, infrared and forward-looking infrared (IR/FLIR) devices, satellite and aerial photographs and images, radar images, etc.

  Chapter 11 deals with intel igence files and analytical methods. This is the processing, analysis, and dissemination (to end source users) of the intel igence product and may include crime analysis statistics, threat assessments, etc.

  Finally, Chapters 13 through 15 discuss legal aspects that are of concern to intelligence officers and investigators in both the intelligence and law enforcement communities, as well as in the private sector. This information is supplemented by four appendices of applicable statutes, as well as one additional appendix on the most commonly encountered languages (for use in

  HUMINT operations).

  NOTE: Statutes and case laws change constantly. Do not rely upon any

  source of law as being current without conducting legal research or consulting competent legal counsel. Statutes and case law included here are current at the time of research, but should be researched for current and up-to-date law before relying upon them. Always seek competent legal counsel on any legal questions.

  This text is for law enforcement and authorized intelligence officers and for legal purposes only. The information contained here is for the academic study of crime and methods and practices of intelligence operations.

  Covert or surreptitious entry and associated activities are often con-

  ducted to gather information, inspect premises, remove something, or for

  some other legal or illegal purpose. (Readers are cautioned not to pursue any illegal purposes, as severe criminal penalties may be involved.)

  The Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations reported that

  Since 1948 the FBI has conducted hundreds of warrantless surreptitious entries to gather domestic and foreign intelligence, despite the questionable legality of the technique and its deep intrusion into the privacy of targeted individuals.

  Before 1966, the FBI conducted over two hundred “black bag jobs.”

  (Memorandum from FBI to Senate select Committee; January 13, 1976)

  The Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations, Supplementary Detailed Staff Reports on Intelligence Activities and the Rights of Americans, April 23, 1976, reported that

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  Figure I.1 FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover (left) and Deputy Director Clyde Tolson (right).

  Although several Attorneys General were aware of the FBI practice of breakins to install electronic listening devices, there is no indication that the FBI informed any Attorney General about its use of “black bag jobs.”

  It went on to say:

  Surreptitious entries were performed by teams of FBI agents with special

  training in subjects such as “lock studies.” Their missions were authorized in writing by FBI Director Hoover or his deputy, Clyde Tolson (Figure I.1). A “Do Not File” procedure was utilized, under which most records of surreptitious entries were destroyed soon after an entry was accomplished.

  (The Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations, p. 1)

  “When the strong ones went out, they were eager to go to patrol the earth.”

  And He said, ‘Go, patrol the earth.’ So they patrolled the earth.”

  ~ Zechariah 6:7

  Author

  Dr. Robert Girod, Sr. earned a double PhD in criminology and public administration from the Union Institute and University, a postdoctoral certificate in leadership from Harvard University, and a JD (doctor of jurisprudence) from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He earned an MSc in criminal

  justice administration from Central Missouri State University, a BA in sociology from Huntington College, a BGS in social and behavioral science and an associate of science in criminal justice from Indiana University, and a diploma in forensic science from the American Institute of Applied Science.

  Girod is a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, the Fort

  Wayne Police Academy, the National Police Institute Command and Staff

  School, and more than 60 advanced police and instructor schools. He is a

  graduate of more than a dozen military schools, including the U.S. Naval

  War College, the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and the

  U.S. Air Force Squadron Officer’s School.

  Dr. Girod is the president and CEO of Robert J. Girod Consulting, LLC,

  attorneys-at-law and consulting detectives/private investigators, which provides general law practice and investigative services, litigation support, and management services nationwide, including forensic accounting, computer

  forensics, accident reconstruction, and linguistic interviewing, translation, and interpretation.

  Captain Girod is a command officer with the Haviland-Latty Police

  Departments (Ohio). He also served as the director of public safety (interim CEO) for the Kanawha Police Department (Iowa).

  Sergeant Girod retired from the Fort Wayne Police Department after

  23 years as the robbery-homicide supervisor and founding member of the

  FBI Federal Bank Robbery Task Force. He was also a supervisor over juvenile and auto theft as well as all four detective quadrants and also served as a patrol supervisor. He has served on the Police Reserve Board and the Police Pension Board and has lectured at the Fort Wayne Police Academy/Regional

  Public Safety Academy.

  Girod served as a special deputy for the United States Marshals Service and as a police officer with the Indianapolis Police Department and the Indiana University Police Department. He was a special agent with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations and an investigator with the Indiana Department of xix

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  Insurance and the Wel s County Prosecutor’s Office, where he began his career in 1979. Prior to this, he was a private detective for Zeis Security Systems.

  Major Girod served for 4 years in the Indiana Guard Reserve and for

  18 years in the U.S. Army Reserve, attaining the rank of captain. He held command and staff positions in the military police, basic training (infan-try), and Special Forces, but served primarily with the U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Command (USACIDC).

  Professor Girod has been an adjunct professor or associate faculty mem-

  ber at eight universities: Indiana University, Boston University, Huntington University, Concordia University of Wisconsin, Taylor University, Indiana Wesleyan University, Northcentral University, and the Union Institute and University. He has taught more than 30 subjects in management, criminal

  justice, public administration, political science, history, and sociology at the undergraduate through the doctoral level in traditional, adult education, correspondence, and Internet programs.

  Dr. Girod is a member of numerous professional, political, and civic

  assoc
iations and organizations, including the Fraternal Order of Police, the American Bar Association, and the American Legion, and has served on

  the board at the Fort Wayne-Allen County Historical Society (The History

  Center) and First Church of the Nazarene. In addition to his military awards, Girod was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and the Commendation

  Medal by the Fort Wayne Police Department and a Letter of Commendation

  by the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He was listed in the Who’s Who in Law Enforcement in 1991 and the international Who’s Who in Public Service in 2000.

  Girod is the author of Profiling the Criminal Mind: Behavioral Science and Criminal Investigative Analysis; Infamous Murders and Mysteries: Cold Case Files and Who-Done-Its; and Police Liability and Risk Management: Torts, Civil Rights and Employment Law. He has also authored numerous articles for various professional periodicals, such as FBI Law Enforcement Bul etin, Security Management, The Police Marksman, and Musubi.

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  ~ Sherlock Holmes ~

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