Policy Press

Understanding Police Intelligence Work

By Adrian James

Published

Apr 27, 2016

Page count

188 pages

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ISBN

978-1447326410

Dimensions

234 x 156 mm

Imprint

Policy Press

Published

Apr 27, 2016

Page count

188 pages

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ISBN

978-1447326403

Dimensions

234 x 156 mm

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Policy Press

Published

Apr 27, 2016

Page count

188 pages

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978-1447326434

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Published

Apr 27, 2016

Page count

188 pages

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978-1447326441

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Policy Press
Understanding Police Intelligence Work

Although police intelligence is becoming increasingly reliant on technology, it remains a human activity. This is the first textbook to offer a comprehensive and up-to-date account of police intelligence work based on current research, and to assess how intelligence may be used wisely and ethically to influence policing policy and practice.

After explaining the basic tenets of intelligence, the author, who has extensive experience in the field, critically examines the development of intelligence structures and governance of contemporary intelligence collection. He goes on to assess the threats and opportunities to policing in the digital age, including the widespread use of social media and the emergence of ‘Big Data’.

Part of a new series for students and practitioners designed to reflect the importance of incorporating ‘evidence based policing’ within the curriculum and practice, this much-needed textbook covers not only the technical aspects of intelligence work but also encourages reflexivity in practice.

Former detective and intelligence officer, Adrian James is a Senior Lecturer in criminal investigation. Adrian maintains strong links with the police service and with intelligence practitioners through his ongoing research and advisory work.

Foreword by Peter Gill

Fundamentals of intelligence practice;

Intelligence work in context;

Organisational structures;

The legal and procedural framework;

Organisational intelligence processes;

Directing intelligence work;

Opportunities and threats in the digital age;

Intelligence failure;

Taking stock: looking ahead;

Epilogue;

References;

Index.