Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Justice Studies

Learning Methods

Online

Module Offerings

7232PS-SEP-MTP

Aims

This module will introduce the standard intelligence theories and applications by intelligence analysts and professionals globally. Topics will include information systems, information control, data governance and how these concepts and many more assist the intelligence analysis process. Criminal behaviour theories and the application of displacement practices will be studied for how they impact intelligence processes and ultimately shift criminal networks.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Discuss critically contemporary intelligence theories and applications.
2.
In a global context evaluate critically the application of intelligence to criminal investigations.
3.
Discuss the impact of Fusion Centres for intelligence led policing post 9/11.
4.
Assess critically the effectiveness of globally threat risk assessments.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Following an introductory session the module will address the following topics: • Tactical Intelligence theories • Strategic intelligence theories • Tactical vs Strategic intelligence – which to use and when • Common intelligence applications and a history of each (successes and failures) • Fusion Centre concepts and where they work • Threat risk assessments (TRA) – a brief history • The evolution of TRA’s and where the future lies
Additional Information:Indicative Resources Gottschalk, P., 2010. Policing organized crime : intelligence strategy implementation, Buckley, J., 2014. Managing intelligence : a guide for law enforcement professionals, Andresen et al., 2016. Classics in Environmental Criminology First., Ratcliffe, J., 2016. Intelligence-led policing Second., London, [England] ; New York, New York: Routledge.

Assessments

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