Through analysis of geographical, temporal, and social aspects of criminal activities, the FBI connects data points (such as satellite imagery, mobile phone data, and case records) to identify suspects and patterns.

The FBI utilizes geospatial analysis—specifically Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)—as a tool for investigating, mapping, and preventing crime. By analyzing the geographical, temporal, and social aspects of criminal activities, the FBI connects data points (such as satellite imagery, mobile phone data, and case records) to identify suspects and patterns.

Key aspects of the FBI's use of geospatial analysis include:

• Intelligence and Investigations: The FBI leverages GIS to visualize data across FBI security networks, enabling tactical, strategic, and administrative analysis. It helps in locating suspects, missing individuals, and investigating cybercrime and theft.

• Geospatial Technologies: The FBI uses advanced GIS tools, including Esri's ArcGIS and specialized tools for "Hot Spot Analysis" (identifying high-crime areas). In September 2023, the FBI Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) signed a $34M contract with Esri for geospatial technology, highlighting the increasing importance of this capability.

• Case Support (GIS/GEOINT): The FBI uses tools like ArcGIS AllSource and ArcGIS Knowledge to conduct spatial, temporal, and relational analyses of data, including graph and big data, to uncover relationships between people, places, and events.

• Predictive Policing: The FBI uses geospatial data to identify trends, such as "near-repeat" crimes, and to forecast potential future incidents.

• Applications of FBI Geospatial Analysis

• Hot Spot Analysis: Identifying localized areas with above-average criminal activity to focus resources.

• Journey-to-Crime Analysis: Estimating where a serial offender lives based on the locations of their crimes.

• Link Analysis: Mapping relationships between individuals, such as in gang, terrorist, or fraud investigations.

• Criminal Intelligence (GEOINT): Analyzing publicly available data and imagery to support counterintelligence and cyber investigations.

• Data Visualization: The FBI's "Crime Data Explorer" acts as a digital portal for UCR data, often used in conjunction with mapping.

(System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Geographic Information Systems and Predictive Policing Application Note, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology, August 2013 Prepared by Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic).

• Medical Effects: While labeled "less-lethal," these weapons can cause serious injury, long-term health issues, or death if misused, including skin burns, respiratory distress, and internal injury due to pressure waves.

• Psychological Impact: The use of such weapons can create significant fear, panic, and lasting psychological trauma among civilians.

(United States Library of Congress. (2026). Directed energy and non-lethal weapons resources. Content summarized with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on information extracted with the United States Library of Congress).

“The weaponization of laws to destroy the rule of law that supports the people of a free nation,” (Flynn and Cutler, 2022).

“May involve the law of a nation turned against its own officials in the form of … as “Kangaroo Courts” to silence the opposition. Repressive regimes use the lawfare aspect or hybrid warfare to deny people their rights. This is especially seen in election fraud. The repressive regime changes laws that make fraud easier but claim it is done to make voting fairer. By doing so, the shadowy government develops ways to install selected … candidates who support their agenda with the appearance of a free and fair election. In 5GW, lawfare is the weaponization of laws to destroy the rule of law that supports the people of a free nation. Then it replaces it with favoritism that supports the advancement of globalization,” (Flynn and Cutler, 2022).

(Flynn, M. (Ret.), & Cutler, B. (2022). Introduction to 5GW: The citizen's guide to fifth generation warfare. Boone Cutler Media Enterprise, LLC).