Information & Intelligence

Question 1

What is Intelligence?

Answer 1

• Collected information
• That has been developed for action
• & may also be classified as confidential or sensitive
(Not necessarily evidence)

Question 2

What is The National Intelligence Model (NIM) ?

Answer 2

• A framework to place intelligence at the forefront
• In reducing crime & disorder
• Informs strategic & tactical decision making

Question 3

What is level 1 of The National Intelligence Model (NIM)?

Answer 3

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE -
• Neighbourhood collected

Question 4

What is level 2 of The National Intelligence Model (NIM)?

Answer 4

REGIONAL INTELLIGENCE
• Force and Neighbouring Forces collected

Question 5

What is level 3 of The National Intelligence Model (NIM)?

Answer 5

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
• Nationally & Internationally collected

Question 6

What are the 5 steps of the Intelligence Cycle?
(DCEAD)

Answer 6

1) Direction
2) Collection
3) Evaluation
4) Analysis
5) Dissemination

Question 7

How do we grade Intel when submitting on NICHE?
High, Medium, Low

Answer 7

High- Threat to life, Serious Harm
Medium- Time Critical
Low- All other criminal intel

Question 8

National Intelligence Report Form
(3 x 5 x 2)
What does the 3 mean?

Answer 8

Source Evaluation- grading
1) Reliable
2) Untested
3) Not Reliable

Question 9

National Intelligence Report Form
(3 x 5 x 2)
What does the 5 mean?

Answer 9

Intelligence Assessment- reliability

1) Known directly (seen it/know)
2) Known indirectly but corroborated (they think/hearsay)
3) Known indirectly (not themselves)
4) Not Known (anonymous)
5) Suspected to be false

Question 10

National Intelligence Report Form
(3 x 5 x 2)
What does the 2 mean?

Answer 10

Handling Codes- risk assessment
(Sharing intelligence)
1) P, Lawful sharing Permitted
2) C, Permitted with CONDITIONS

Question 11

What does the term ‘Sanetisation’ mean?

Answer 11

The process of removing sensitive or classified information from a document before making it public

Question 12

How long can you Archive Intelligence for?

Answer 12

For only as long as it is relevant, after that dispose of it properly

Question 13

What is the Police National Database (PND) ?

Answer 13

• Allows the Police to search, access & share local forces information
• Recent updated info
• Info from 3x5x2

Question 14

What are some benefits for PND?

Answer 14

• Identifies new lines of enquiry
• identifies new patterns in crime
• Improves decision making

Question 15

When can information be shared?

Answer 15

• EMERGEMCY situations- e.g. RTC
• ROUTINE- ASB, Social Care