1. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the importance of information and intelligence to key areas of policing.
LEARNING, ENQUIRY, ANALYSIS, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

2. Demonstrate understanding of the legislation and guidance underpinning information and intelligence within the context of police work.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING, ENQUIRY, APPLICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING COMMUNICATION
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3. Understand the complexities associated with the identification, collection, retention and sharing of information and intelligence.
LEARNING, ENQUIRY, ANALYSIS, REFLECTION.

4. Demonstrate understanding of data protection regulations and the human rights implications of data misuse and its impact on policing.
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING, LEARNING, ENQUIRY, ANALYSIS

The poster presentation assessment will provide an initial problem for the student to develop, assess and problem solve within the context of relevant legislation. They will consider the importance of community intelligence and problem solving in such operations and balance this with data protection, human rights legislation and data management protocols. The assessment learning outcomes will provide evidence of enquiry to gain knowledge and understanding, communication skills to present to the assessors and reflection on their performance and application.

This module will explain and explore the key concepts of information and intelligence, with a significant focus on the National Intelligence Model and National Briefing Model.
Data protection regulations will be explained as will the impact on society, individuals and the police service when data is mishandled by police.
Local intelligence value, sources of information, partnership working and information sharing, public impact perceptions and reasons for police operations and styles will also be explained and discussed.

This module will cover:
• The importance of information and intelligence in Policing
• Key legislation and guidance relating to information and intelligence
• Practical issues relating to the collection, retention and sharing of information and intelligence

College of Policing curriculum:
Information and Intelligence – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18

13 x 2 hr lectures accompanied by 6 x 1hr tutorials plus 118 hrs of independent study. Non-contact time will involve extensive reading of course and associated material with a view to developing knowledge from case studies, trial reports and operational reviews suitable for use in the field of law enforcement.

Formative assessment will be in the form of a knowledge check conducted mid-term.

Blackstone’s Police Manuals - available online via the library website or via the following link:
http://www.blackstonespoliceservice.com.ezproxy.staffs.ac.uk/

Harfield, C. & Harfield, K. (2008). Intelligence: investigation, community, and partnership, Oxford University Press, Oxford.

Module Handbook
- Lecture room equipped with PowerPoint, OHP and whiteboard
- Tutorial rooms for small group work
- Blackboard VLE

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This module will explain and explore the key concepts of information and intelligence, with a significant focus on the National Intelligence Model and National Briefing Model.
Data protection regulations will be explained as will the impact on society, individuals and the police service when data is mishandled by police.
Local intelligence value, sources of information, partnership working and information sharing, public impact perceptions and reasons for police operations and styles will also be explained and discussed.

This module will cover:
• The importance of information and intelligence in Policing
• Key legislation and guidance relating to information and intelligence
• Practical issues relating to the collection, retention and sharing of information and intelligence