Curriculum Information

Intelligence in Context – International Police, Security Services and Corporate Services

Introduction to Covert Activities – Police, Security Services and Corporate Services

UK, Europe and International Intelligence activities & Cyber Operations Digital Intelligence and Investigations,
Intelligence Products and the Rights of an Individual.

How the police service works with other law enforcement agencies to provide an effective national and international service

Examine fundamental principles, legislation and powers related to conducting investigations Examine the issues that can arise when data management protocols are not adhered to Legislation and concepts underpinning information and intelligence in policing, such as:

National Intelligence Model (NIM), The Intelligence Cycle, Information versus intelligence, Intelligence roles within other intelligence organisations, Information Sharing Agreements (ISA), Sources of information and intelligence, Management of Police Information, Data Protection Act 1998, Human Rights Act 1998, Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, Investigatory Powers Act 2016

How information and intelligence can be used in key areas of policing:

Community policing, Response policing, Policing the roads, Investigation, Counter terrorism, Public protection, Vulnerability and risk, Major policing operations

Ethical considerations when conducting investigations

• Investigative mind set Police Interview processes:
• Planning and preparation Engage and explain
• Account clarification and challenge
• Closure
• Evaluation Interpreters Legal Advisors Intermediaries
Non-verbal signals seen in interviews College of Policing Learning Outcome Link Understanding the Police Constable Role

A2 - Review the role of law enforcement agencies and how a police constable can support these agencies to deliver a safer UK

A6 - Understand how to exercise police powers and procedures fairly and without bias Criminology and Crime Prevention

H6 - Assess the strengths and weaknesses of different policing models in relation to crime/victimisation and the public

Counter Terrorism

L2 - Explain the organisational structures and inter-relationships that exist in counter-terrorism policing L5 - Understand the role of policing in gathering intelligence that can combat terrorism
Response Policing

N1 - Review the overall scope of the response policing role Information and Intelligence

Q1 - Explain the importance of information and intelligence to key areas of policing

Q2 - Understand relevant legislation/guidance underpinning information and intelligence in policing

Q3 - Understand the practical issues pertaining to the collection, retention and sharing of information and intelligence

Q4 - Understand how information and intelligence held by other agencies can help police operations
Q5 - Explain data protection regulations and their impact on professional policing
Q6 - Examine the issues that can arise when data management protocols are not adhered to
Q7 - Review the rights of the individual in respect of information held about them
Police Investigations

R1 - Examine fundamental principles, legislation and powers related to conducting investigations

R2 - Understand the structure and processes in relation to conducting an investigation

R3 - Explain the appropriate processes for gathering and managing evidence/information that may be pertinent to an investigation

R4 - Understand the types of evidence that may be obtained during an investigation R5 - Understand the legislation and supporting principles relating to police interviews
R7 - Understand the additional sources of intelligence that can be obtained during a complex investigation R8 - Review the roles and processes associated with conducting complex investigations
R9 - Understand the intricacies associated with victim and witness care during a complex investigation

R10 - Explain additional professional considerations to be taken into account in relation to specific complex investigations

Module Summary (CoP only)

The module maps to the curriculum in the areas of how intelligence is used in investigations and to deter and investigate crime. Students will develop key skills and appreciate national strategies, models and frameworks relating to gathering intelligence and how it can be used to prevent and solve crime. Linking to the roles of specialist agencies including the National Crime Agency; Special Branch; Interpol and MI5 and MI6 and establish how information differs to intelligence and the different forms of intelligence.

College of Policing Curriculum Mapping:

A2.1, A2.2, A2.3, A2.4, A6.4.9, A6.4.10, A6.4.17, H6.1.3, L2.1, L2.2, L2.3, L2.4, L2.5, L2.6, L2.7, L2.8, L5.1, L5.2,
N1.2.3, Q1.1, Q1.2, Q1.3,Q1.4.1-Q1.4.8, Q1.5,Q2.1.1-Q2.1.6,Q2.2.1 – Q2.2.4, Q3.1.1-Q3.1.3, Q3.2,Q3.4.1- Q.3.4.7, Q3.5,Q3.6,Q3.7,Q3.8,Q3.9,Q3.10,Q3.11.1-Q3.11.3,
Q3.12,Q3.11,Q3.14,Q3.15,Q3.16,Q3.17,Q3.18,Q4.1,Q4.2, Q5.1,Q5.2,Q5.3,Q5.4,Q5.5,Q5.6,Q5.7,Q5.8,Q5.9,Q6.1,Q6.2,Q6.3,Q6.3,Q7.1,R1.1,R1.2,R1.3,R1.4,R1.5,R1.6,R1.7,R1.8,R1.9,R2.1,
R2.2,R3.1,R3.2,R4.1,R4.2,R5.1,R5.2,R5.3,R5.4,R.5.5,R7.1,R8.1,R8.2,R8.3,R8.4,R9.1,R9.2,R10.2.1,R10.2.3,R10.2.5.4,R10.2.5.