Course Info

Code IND02-105

Duration 5 Days

Format Online

Law Enforcement Intelligence

Course Summary

Law enforcement is a sector that is incredibly important in the modern day. For law enforcement to remain highly effective, officers and investigators must be continuously striving to develop their abilities in relation to intelligence development.

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 onto the stage of crime analysis. Utilising various methods and techniques, crime analysis can create a comprehensive profile on the suspected individual or group that can lead to their arrest.

Not only does effective intelligence ensure criminals are being removed from the streets, it also ensures human, technical and financial resources of the organisation are being correctly used and can greatly reduce waste.


  • To understand the vitality of intelligence development.
  • To evaluate the processes of developing intelligence.
  • To assess various methods of intelligence collection, evaluation, analysis and dissemination and their benefits and limitations.
  • To define key terms and phrases used throughout intelligence development.
  • To examine sources of information and methods of protecting the confidentiality of informants throughout the process.
  • To explain the role of informants.
  • To comprehend the various types of covert investigations and how to manage associated risks.
  • To utilise intelligence to predict and better strategize for more complicated cases.

This course is designed for anyone within law enforcement, but particularly for 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 on the taught content. They will be given the best tools in the industry to information sources and create their own crime analysis for a case study based upon 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 personnels 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 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.


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