Independent research and analysis of ground-level intelligence gathering methodologies, tools, and best practices for law enforcement agencies
Grass 17 is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to examining grassroots-level intelligence gathering technologies and methodologies. We provide independent analysis, policy recommendations, and educational resources to help law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and communities understand the capabilities, limitations, and implications of modern intelligence tools.
Our work bridges operational realities with civil liberties considerations, ensuring that ground-level intelligence practices remain effective, accountable, and constitutionally sound.
Analysis of open-source intelligence gathering techniques, social media monitoring tools, and information fusion practices used at the community level.
Independent evaluation of field surveillance equipment, including body-worn cameras, license plate readers, and mobile monitoring systems.
Research on community policing integration, tip line systems, civilian liaison programs, and neighborhood watch coordination platforms.
Examination of pattern analysis software, predictive analytics tools, and intelligence-led policing frameworks for patrol-level operations.
Development of policy frameworks, accountability mechanisms, and best practice guidelines for intelligence gathering at the street level.
Assessment of officer training programs, standard operating procedures, and intelligence collection protocols for field personnel.
Grass 17 produces independent research reports, operational assessments, and policy briefs on grassroots intelligence gathering. Our publications are designed for law enforcement professionals, policy makers, oversight bodies, and community stakeholders.
Topics include technology evaluations, constitutional considerations, inter-agency information sharing protocols, and effectiveness studies of various intelligence methodologies deployed in the field.
We work with law enforcement agencies, academic institutions, and civil liberties organizations to advance evidence-based intelligence practices.
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