INFORMATION FUSION SECTION, commanded by a captain, is responsible for information collection, data analysis, and dissemination with a direction toward developing a plan for a hybrid analysis solution for the Department. This section is comprised of the Records Unit, Information Analysis Unit and Tactical Planning Unit.

• Records Unit, directed by a lieutenant, receives, reviews and files most criminal offense reports, auto accident reports and related records. Additionally, reports of offenses committed, criminal and traffic arrests, missing persons, homicides, traffic stop data, gun registrations, and public records requests are handled by this section. This section is responsible for maintaining the Department’s computerized criminal and traffic court dockets, court information sheets and statistical reports. This section processes traffic violation citations, Ohio Crash Reports and applications for firearm transfers and registration. All public records requests are coordinated by this section.
  
• The Information Analysis Unit, coordinates the collection of data from external sources considered to be beneficial for dissemination throughout the Department. This unit coordinates training for district crime analysts, reviews new information sources for possible use by the Department, and coordinates Department-wide reports for use by the command staff.
  
• Tactical Planning Unit, commanded by a lieutenant, engages in planning and preparation for critical incidents including terrorist threats and civil disorder. Other functions include acting as a liaison with businesses, organizations, and government agencies, training Department and City personnel, and acquiring and deploying new strategies and equipment. Additionally, this unit bears the responsibility of ensuring the Department receives current information on evolving terrorist threats locally and globally, and serves as the liaison to the Regional Terrorism Early Warning Group.