Importance of police intelligence in combating organized crime and terrorism

You are being asked to DISCUSS the issues , as per the list above: Discuss means Essentially this is a written debate where you are using your skill at reasoning, backed up by carefully selected evidence to make a case for and against an argument, or point out the advantages and disadvantages of a given context. Remember to arrive at a conclusion.(1500 words)

Start with an introduction

Discuss the importance of police intelligence

Why do we need police intelligence ?

Brief literature review

How do the police collect intelligence in general ,what sources do they use for instance financial analysis

How do they gather,develop and disseminate intelligence.

How do the Police use Subject profiles,target profiles ,tactical and strategic assessment .

What is the intelligence process generally?

How is it used against Terrorism

How is it used against organised crime?

Describe the 4 Ps of current UK counter terrorism and organised crime strategy

Pursue: to stop terrorist attacks;

Prevent: to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism;

Protect: to strengthen our protection against a terrorist attack