Module Descriptors
ADVANCED INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENCE
FORE60360
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Philip Lee
Email: P.Lee@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 58
Independent Study Hours: 242
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Group presentation - 20 minutes weighted at 40%
- Coursework - written assignment 3000 words weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the key concepts that underpin the management of information gathered for policing purposes. Knowledge & Understanding, Communication
2. Within a theoretical context, identify and apply legislation, policy and evidence-based practice utilised to support the development and use of intelligence products.
Learning, Application
3. Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies used to produce usable intelligence for overt and covert investigation.
Analysis, Enquiry
4. Explore potential solutions in dealing with the advantages and challenges to the effective gathering of intelligence posed by the development of information technology.
Problem Solving, Reflection
2. Within a theoretical context, identify and apply legislation, policy and evidence-based practice utilised to support the development and use of intelligence products.
Learning, Application
3. Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies used to produce usable intelligence for overt and covert investigation.
Analysis, Enquiry
4. Explore potential solutions in dealing with the advantages and challenges to the effective gathering of intelligence posed by the development of information technology.
Problem Solving, Reflection
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. A 20-minute presentation by small group of students to the teaching team and peers using technology of the students choice outlining 3 areas of legislation, policy or practice utilised in the application and management of information and intelligence Learning Outcomes 1 & 2.
2. A written assignment critically evaluating an incident, case or process of the students choice relating to the fields of either strategic, covert, digital or financial intelligence. The written assignment will include an executive summary, a critical assessment of policy and processes and a reflective summary of potential areas for development Learning Outcomes 3 & 4.
2. A written assignment critically evaluating an incident, case or process of the students choice relating to the fields of either strategic, covert, digital or financial intelligence. The written assignment will include an executive summary, a critical assessment of policy and processes and a reflective summary of potential areas for development Learning Outcomes 3 & 4.
Module Indicative Content
This module initially explores the concepts and tools, which inform and underpin the management and application of information and intelligence within a policing context, including relevant legislation, policy and evidence-based practice. It explores concepts relating to accountability and governance, strategy, tactics and multi-agency working.
The module focuses on the development and delivery products relating to strategic, covert, digital and financial intelligence, together with consideration of the challenges and opportunities provided by Big data and the impact of rapidly developing information technology. Extensive use is made of relevant case study material to contextualise learning and to support critical evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses evident in existing practice.
This module will cover:
Strategic policing strategies
Critical evaluation of values, ethics and norms of policing diverse communities
Policies and procedures to reduce professional malpractice and improve professional standards
Problem solving techniques and interventions
Effective decision making
Legislation and guidance associated with public protection
Complexities of public protection and other serious investigations
Digitally facilitated crimes
Role of intelligence in combatting terrorism and other key areas of policing
Criminal justice processes, including disclosure
Complexities of operational policing
Fostering and maintaining community cohesion
Partnership collaborations for the sharing of data and information
The role of internal specialists and partnership agencies in complex investigations
College of Policing curriculum content:
Understanding the police constable role 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 9.1
Valuing difference and inclusion 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9
Maintaining professional standards 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9
Decision making and discretion 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.8, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 7.1, 9.3, 10.1, 10.2, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3
Public Protection 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3
Digital Policing 5.1, 5.2
Counter terrorism 4.2, 5.1, 5.2
Criminal Justice 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4
Response policing 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 11.1, 11.2, 11.7, 12.1, 12.2, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4
Policing communities 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7
Information and intelligence 1.4, 1.5, 3.4, 3.6, 4.2
Police Investigations - 6.2, 7.1, 9.4
The module focuses on the development and delivery products relating to strategic, covert, digital and financial intelligence, together with consideration of the challenges and opportunities provided by Big data and the impact of rapidly developing information technology. Extensive use is made of relevant case study material to contextualise learning and to support critical evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses evident in existing practice.
This module will cover:
Strategic policing strategies
Critical evaluation of values, ethics and norms of policing diverse communities
Policies and procedures to reduce professional malpractice and improve professional standards
Problem solving techniques and interventions
Effective decision making
Legislation and guidance associated with public protection
Complexities of public protection and other serious investigations
Digitally facilitated crimes
Role of intelligence in combatting terrorism and other key areas of policing
Criminal justice processes, including disclosure
Complexities of operational policing
Fostering and maintaining community cohesion
Partnership collaborations for the sharing of data and information
The role of internal specialists and partnership agencies in complex investigations
College of Policing curriculum content:
Understanding the police constable role 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 9.1
Valuing difference and inclusion 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9
Maintaining professional standards 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9
Decision making and discretion 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.8, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 7.1, 9.3, 10.1, 10.2, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3
Public Protection 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3
Digital Policing 5.1, 5.2
Counter terrorism 4.2, 5.1, 5.2
Criminal Justice 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4
Response policing 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 11.1, 11.2, 11.7, 12.1, 12.2, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4
Policing communities 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7
Information and intelligence 1.4, 1.5, 3.4, 3.6, 4.2
Police Investigations - 6.2, 7.1, 9.4
Module Learning Strategies
This module utilises blended learning strategies, including the delivery of lectures, small group tutorial sessions, peer discussion and digitally aided independent study.
Lectures (26 x 2 hours) will be delivered over semester 1 and semester 2
Tutorials (6 x 1 hour) delivered over semester 1 and 2 are available to allow exploration of key concepts relating to the management of information & intelligence, planning and preparation for the group presentation and compilation of the written assignment.
Students will be encouraged to explore and discuss key concepts relating to the management of information and intelligence through use of an online peer discussion forum delivered via the medium of the Blackboard VLE.
Students will be able to build and assess their own learning by online knowledge checks delivered via the medium of the Blackboard VLE.
Formative assessment and feedback will be delivered by module tutors following completion of class knowledge checks.
Lectures (26 x 2 hours) will be delivered over semester 1 and semester 2
Tutorials (6 x 1 hour) delivered over semester 1 and 2 are available to allow exploration of key concepts relating to the management of information & intelligence, planning and preparation for the group presentation and compilation of the written assignment.
Students will be encouraged to explore and discuss key concepts relating to the management of information and intelligence through use of an online peer discussion forum delivered via the medium of the Blackboard VLE.
Students will be able to build and assess their own learning by online knowledge checks delivered via the medium of the Blackboard VLE.
Formative assessment and feedback will be delivered by module tutors following completion of class knowledge checks.
Module Texts
College of Policing (2018) Authorised Professional Practice: Intelligence Management (online) Available from: https://www.app.college.police.uk/intelligence-management-index/
College of Policing (2018) Authorised Professional Practice: Management of Police Information (online) Available from: https://www.app.college.police.uk/app-content/information-management/management-of-police-information/
NPCC (2015) Digital Investigation and Intelligence (online) Available from: file:///C:/Users/pl7/Downloads/Digital%20Investigation%20and%20Intelligence%20Policing%20capabilities%20for%20a%20digital%20age%20April%202015(2).pdf
Ratcliffe, J. (2016). Intelligence-Led Policing. London: Routledge.
Stainforth, A (2017) Police Use of Open Source Intelligence: The longer Arm of the Law in Open Source Intelligence Investigation, Springer
Additional reading available from the online reading list.
College of Policing (2018) Authorised Professional Practice: Management of Police Information (online) Available from: https://www.app.college.police.uk/app-content/information-management/management-of-police-information/
NPCC (2015) Digital Investigation and Intelligence (online) Available from: file:///C:/Users/pl7/Downloads/Digital%20Investigation%20and%20Intelligence%20Policing%20capabilities%20for%20a%20digital%20age%20April%202015(2).pdf
Ratcliffe, J. (2016). Intelligence-Led Policing. London: Routledge.
Stainforth, A (2017) Police Use of Open Source Intelligence: The longer Arm of the Law in Open Source Intelligence Investigation, Springer
Additional reading available from the online reading list.
Module Resources
Blackboard, internet access and conference facilities.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Web Descriptor
his module initially explores the concepts and tools, which inform and underpin the management and application of information and intelligence within a policing context, including relevant legislation, policy and evidence-based practice. It explores concepts relating to accountability and governance, strategy, tactics and multi-agency working.
The module focuses on the development and delivery products relating to strategic, covert, digital and financial intelligence, together with consideration of the challenges and opportunities provided by Big data and the impact of rapidly developing information technology. Extensive use is made of relevant case study material to contextualise learning and to support critical evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses evident in existing practice.
This module will cover:
Strategic policing strategies
Critical evaluation of values, ethics and norms of policing diverse communities
Policies and procedures to reduce professional malpractice and improve professional standards
Problem solving techniques and interventions
Effective decision making
Legislation and guidance associated with public protection
Complexities of public protection and other serious investigations
Digitally facilitated crimes
Role of intelligence in combatting terrorism and other key areas of policing
Criminal justice processes, including disclosure
Complexities of operational policing
Fostering and maintaining community cohesion
Partnership collaborations for the sharing of data and information
The role of internal specialists and partnership agencies in complex investigations
The module focuses on the development and delivery products relating to strategic, covert, digital and financial intelligence, together with consideration of the challenges and opportunities provided by Big data and the impact of rapidly developing information technology. Extensive use is made of relevant case study material to contextualise learning and to support critical evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses evident in existing practice.
This module will cover:
Strategic policing strategies
Critical evaluation of values, ethics and norms of policing diverse communities
Policies and procedures to reduce professional malpractice and improve professional standards
Problem solving techniques and interventions
Effective decision making
Legislation and guidance associated with public protection
Complexities of public protection and other serious investigations
Digitally facilitated crimes
Role of intelligence in combatting terrorism and other key areas of policing
Criminal justice processes, including disclosure
Complexities of operational policing
Fostering and maintaining community cohesion
Partnership collaborations for the sharing of data and information
The role of internal specialists and partnership agencies in complex investigations