Course Catalogue

Justice Studies

This module aims to consider what intelligence and analysis means. In doing so it addresses a number of fundamental issues, including the important issue of what is meant by the concept of intelligence. This is enhanced by debates between a variety of discourses of what is intelligence. It is further enhanced by correcting and/or eradicating misperceptions of intelligence and analysis (the ‘myths of intelligence’). It examines in both theoretical and practical operational terms the overall role of intelligence analysis, particularly its application to security related issues pertaining to law enforcement, government agencies and the private sector in preventing and combating crime by the use of proactive intelligence.

Outline Syllabus:
• the concept of intelligence. • the intelligence process. • the analysis process. • the nature of sources of information and intelligence. • case studies regarding the use and pitfalls of intelligence and ‘lessons learned’. • the nature and deployment of intelligence analysts. • analysis relating to crime, and wider international security issues relating to both public and private sector. • intelligence cycle.

Module Overview:
This module explores the concept of intelligence and its practical applications in various sectors, emphasizing its role in crime prevention and security. It covers the intelligence process, information sources, case studies, and the function of intelligence analysts, with a focus on law enforcement, government agencies, and the private sector.

Additional Information:
This module considers what intelligence and analysis means, its overall role, and its application to security related issues of law enforcement, governmental and international agencies, and the private sector. It deals with dealing with issues pertaining to the use of proactive intelligence and analysis.