Intelligence interests of the bureau include drug trafficking, illicit gambling, corporate fraud, international money laundering, corruption of public officials, usury, and prostitution within an organized crime context. Over the years, local Commissioners of Police have sought close alliances with the bureau, including initiatives to assist in operational, tactical, strategic planning, and policy development. The Australian Criminal Intelligence Database (ACID) is a highly manipulative, relational database that allows the ABCI and associated law enforcement agencies to store collected intelligence data to aid in the recognition of emerging criminal trends and the identification of criminals.