About Us

The Office of Intelligence (Intel) collects, analyzes and shares strategic and tactical data for use by ICE and DHS management and operational units, as well as to support our federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement partners. ICE's intelligence capabilities play a vital role in supporting investigations related to illegal immigration, financial crime, trade fraud, human smuggling and trafficking, child sex tourism, weapons proliferation, drug smuggling and other criminal activities.

Intel's goal is to provide timely and accurate intelligence in support of law enforcement and homeland security operations. By getting the right information to the right people at the right time, Intel helps to:

• Identify patterns, trends, routes and methods of criminal activity;
• Prioritize current enforcement efforts;
• Predict emerging or future threats;
• Identify potential systemic vulnerabilities;
• Identify methods to mitigate those vulnerabilities; and
• Provide critical information to law enforcement and intelligence community partners.

In order to provide localized support to ICE operations, Intel oversees 26 Field Intelligence Groups (FIGs) co-located in agency field offices alongside other ICE components. These FIGs allow for improved working relationships and information-sharing with each ICE field office and with other government agencies.