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This chapter discusses how traditional intelligence collection platforms (sigint and humint) have been applied to understand bio-threat and risks. The strengths and weaknesses of each platform is discussed, however the chapter argues other scientific sources of intelligence (forensics and epidemiology) are likely to be more useful in gaining greater understanding of potential emerging bio-threats and risks. The chapter also argues for a more systematic approach to collection against bio-threats and risks—one that considers what is required at strategic, operational and tactical levels.

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Walsh, P.F. (2018). Collection. In: Intelligence, Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-51700-5_4

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