Course Info
Course Summary
Law enforcement is an incredibly important sector in the modern day. For law enforcement to remain highly effective, officers and investigators must continuously strive to develop their abilities in relation to intelligence.
Intelligence is the process of obtaining and developing information to be utilised in crime analysis to resolve minor and major crimes. The process of intelligence development is extensive, yet essential. For effective intelligence development, there needs to be a full understanding of the sources of information and ensuring their reliability. With a balance of open, closed and informant sources, there can be a vast amount of information to analyse that can be used to solve the case.
This intelligence must be analysed and disseminated to progress to the stage of crime analysis. Utilising various methods, crime analysis can create a comprehensive profile of the suspected individual or group that can lead to their arrest.
Not only does effective intelligence ensure criminals are removed from the streets, but it also ensures the organisation's human, technical, and financial resources are being correctly used and can greatly reduce waste.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the vitality of intelligence development.
- Evaluate the processes of developing intelligence.
- Assess various intelligence collection methods, evaluation, analysis, and dissemination, as well as their benefits and limitations.
- Define key terms and phrases used throughout intelligence development.
- Examine sources of information and methods of protecting the confidentiality of informants throughout the process.
- Explain the role of informants.
- Comprehend the various types of covert investigations and how to manage associated risks.
- Utilise intelligence to predict and better strategize for more complicated cases.
This course is designed for anyone within law enforcement, particularly those in charge of developing intelligence and sourcing information. It would be most beneficial for:
- Prosecutors
- Intelligence Practitioners and Managers
- Counter-Terrorism Investigators
- Serious and Organised Crime Investigators
- Police Officers
- Crime Analysts
- Informant Managers
- Intelligence Officers
This course uses a variety of adult learning styles to aid full understanding and comprehension. Participants will review case studies of crime analysis to highlight key information and how intelligence development has led to a full perspective on the case.
Combined with presentations, video materials, group discussions, and practical activities, participants will have extensive opportunities to develop their knowledge of the taught content. They will be given the best tools in the industry to access information sources and create their own crime analysis for a case study based on genuine crimes.
Course Content & Outline
Section 1: Introduction to Intelligence
- Defining intelligence in a law enforcement environment.
- The importance of investigative decision-making.
- Utilising the intelligence cycle for continuous improvement.
- Ensuring the security of those involved in a case.
- Methods of developing intelligence.
Section 2: Intelligence Structures and Processes
- Understanding each stage of the intelligence cycle and how it can improve intelligence development.
- The history of the National Intelligence Model (NIM).
- The concept, purpose and principles of the National Intelligence Model.
- Assessing the three levels of NIM and how they are used in daily practice.
- Key personnel involved in intelligence processes.
Section 3:Sources of Information
- The different types of information sources.
- Utilising multiple information sources to build knowledge relating to a case.
- Aligning open and closed sources to solidify knowledge.
- The importance of assessing the reliability and accuracy of information sources.
- Methods and techniques of ensuring reliability.
- Effectively recording and disseminating intelligence.
Section 4: Informants
- Ideal characteristics to look out for when recruiting informants.
- Understanding the motivations of informants.
- Delegating tasks effectively based on informant strengths and skills.
- Ensuring the welfare and security of informants.
- The types of informants and legal limits of utilising them.
- Creating and maintaining confidential records on reliable and unreliable informants.
Section 5: Strategies of Surveillance
- The legal limitations of surveillance and human rights violations.
- The different methods of surveillance.
- The advantages and disadvantages of various surveillance methods.
- Technology surveillance.
- The use of undercover police officers.
- Audio and video surveillance monitoring.
Section 6: Crime Analysis and Planning
- Establishing geographical profiles of organised crimes.
- Finding suspects based on crime-type profiles.
- The vitality of effective risk management when analysing and acting on information.
- Using crime analysis for organised crime group mapping.
Certificate Description
Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded a Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. For those who attend and complete the online training course, a Holistique Training e-Certificate will be provided.
Holistique Training Certificates are accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and The CPD Certification Service (CPD), and are certified under ISO 9001, ISO 21001, and ISO 29993 standards.
CPD credits for this course are granted by our Certificates and will be reflected on the Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. In accordance with the standards of The CPD Certification Service, one CPD credit is awarded per hour of course attendance. A maximum of 50 CPD credits can be claimed for any single course we currently offer.
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