Allan Shakhinovich Nabiev – fourth-year student majoring in political science with a minor in law enforcement intelligence – recently began an internship with the Florida Department of Corrections’ (FDC) Security Threat Intelligence Unit (STIU).
This unit gathers, analyzes, and allocates intelligence on criminal gang activity both internally and externally, significantly aiding in maintaining safety within their correctional facilities and supporting law enforcement agencies.
As the third-largest prison system in the nation, FDC is also Florida’s largest state organization. Collaborating with FDC professionals has marked a significant milestone for Nabiev. It aligns with his academic focus on political science, law enforcement, intelligence, and emergency management, and combines it with real-world investigative work.
“For me, this position is about more than data. It is about protecting people. Every record I helped process contributes to safer correctional facilities and more effective intelligence operations, ultimately strengthening public safety,” Nabiev said. “I see this as directly connecting to my long-term goal of serving as a special agent (criminal investigator) with U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where I want to focus on combating human trafficking and child exploitation.”
Nabiev has intentionally pursued professional experiences that reflect his commitment to service and justice. While interning with the FDC, Nabiev works at the Disaster Intelligence Analysis Laboratory (DIAL) of the FSU Emergency Management and Homeland Security Program. Since 2024, he has produced open-source intelligence reports for law enforcement and emergency management partners in the state alongside other analysts. Before interning with the FDC, Nabiev assisted FEMA during Hurricane Idalia recovery in the Sarasota County Government’s Office of Financial Management.
Nabiev is notably active on campus, serving as president and coach of the FSU Boxing Club since May 2023. Currently, he is in the process of shifting the organization into an officially recognized Campus Recreation Sport Club. This experience means navigating university compliance, securing approval from the administration, and creating a sustainable organizational structure. Today, he has coached and mentored over 150 athletes. This accomplishment led to his nomination for the Amy Rose Grabina Scholarship by FSU Sport Clubs.
When asked about aspects of his academic career that most directly influenced his professional pursuits, Nabiev said, “The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has challenged me to think critically about how policy, intelligence, and emergency management intersect to protect communities, while also giving me the space to apply those lessons beyond the classroom. Academic courses have sharpened my understanding of security and governance, professional training demanded precision and accountability, and leadership opportunities taught me how to guide and support others.”
After graduation, Nabiev plans to work in intelligence or analytics for the Department of Corrections, while pursuing a master’s degree in law enforcement intelligence from FSU’s Panama City campus.
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