Improving Intelligence Analysis in Policing
Stuart Kirby author Scott Keay author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:26th Feb '26
£39.99
This title is due to be published on 26th February, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
The use of criminal intelligence remains a significant area of growth, especially across the wider ‘policing’ arena. This book offers an accessible and critical account of how intelligence analysis can improve policing and law enforcement.
This second edition has been updated with new research and material offering inventive modes of critical thinking, including both practical knowledge and an evaluative understanding of the applications and risks associated with intelligence. Some of the key features of the book include:
- Advances theories of intelligence analysis
- Critical evaluation of intelligence sources
- Includes recommendations to improve practice
- Leadership and management approaches in intelligence-led policing
- Strategic applications of intelligence for crime reduction
- Technological innovation and data science integration in intelligence work
- Future-focused and offers new ideas to develop policy and practice
This volume is aimed at students and scholars of law enforcement intelligence studies, policing, and criminology. It will also be a useful resource for policymakers as well as practitioners in a range of law enforcement settings.
Improving Intelligence Analysis in Policing is one of the few academic books that succeeds on multiple levels. First, by combining clarity with insight and originality, Stuart Kirby and Scott Keay have created a resource that is as useful for scholars as it is for practitioners and students. Second, they have written a new edition that improves on rather than simply adds to the original. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, they have achieved their own goal, producing an outstanding study that lays the foundation for bridging the theory-practice gap.
Rafe McGregor, Reader in Criminology, Edge Hill University
This book represents a well-crafted fusion of research, theory, and practice from the intelligence and analysis in policing domain. I Particularly like the chapter linking intelligence, analysis, and crime prevention. Unlike many second editions, it explores previous areas in more depth and also boasts additional areas not previously covered. An excellent resource for students, researchers, and police personnel alike.
Jason Roach, Professor of Psychology and Policing, University of Huddersfield
Intelligence analysis is critical for effective, efficient and fair policing. This book provides an authoritative and accessible account of what effective intelligence analysis involves. It is an important and timely resource for practitioners, researchers and students.
Aiden Sidebottom, Professor of Policing and Crime Prevention, UCL Jill Dando Institute of Security and Crime Science
ISBN: 9781032914817
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
208 pages
2nd edition