Intelligence: Investigation, Community and Partnership

This title provides a clear introduction and practical guide to the use of intelligence in policing, offering detailed explanations of relevant legislation and establishing the theoretical and operational context and rationale within which intelligence can be used.

The relationship between criminal procedural law and intelligence-gathering is outlined and different generic sources of intelligence (overt and covert) are introduced. The book offers advice on planning an intelligence operation, analyzing and evaluating information, using intelligence-based evidence in court, identifying risk and protecting sensitive sources. It also summarizes the role of key agencies involved in intelligence gathering, outlines the National Intelligence Model and draws together key findings from the Butler and Bichard enquiries.

Dr Clive Harfield is Deputy Director for the John Grieve Centre for Policing & Community Safety at London Metropolitan University. Prior to this he was a serving police officer for over fifteen years. He has served in three shire forces and two national agencies and from July 2003 until September 2004 he was a Basic Command Unit Intelligence Manager (Detective Inspector) in Warwickshire Police.
Chief Superintendent Karen Harfield has been a serving police officer since 1992. Currently seconded to HM Inspectorate of Constabulary as a Lead Staff Officer, her previous roles include being Head of Intelligence for Warwickshire Police between November 2001 and February 2004. Between 1998 and 2000, she served in the National Crime Squad.