THREE INTELLIGENCE METHODOLOGIES FOR BORDER DEFENCE AND BORDER SECURITY

Abstract

The main security problem that any state faces today is protecting its
citizens in countering organised crime and terrorism. Wars between states are less
frequent than in previous eras. Border defence and border security are distinct
missions requiring different forces with different training and different equipment.
Border defence is predominately against the armed forces of other states requiring
tanks, aircraft and ships. Traditionally, border security includes the mission roles of
immigration, crime, agriculture, finance, disease control and terrorism. Intelligence
gathering and analysis using three methodologies - trends and patterns, frequency,
and probability – provides a solution to the large and expensive armed forces for
territorial border defence and defines the ability to succeed in border security.