| CODE | CRI0110 | ||||||||
| TITLE | 福利在线免费 and Intelligence | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 00 - Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 4 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Criminology | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit begins by highlighting the significance of utilizing information and intelligence in policing, starting with a comprehensive definition of these terms. It delves into the various types of information and intelligencetheories, including data, enhanced information, and actionable intelligence, and explores the roles of different intelligence sources, such as the central intelligence and analysis unit and other intelligence organizations. Next, the study-unit examines the role of intelligence briefings and how information and intelligence are utilized in key areas of policing, such as community policing, response policing, and counterterrorism efforts. It also considers the potential impact of effective or ineffective use of information and intelligence on public perceptions of policing. Moving on to relevant legislation and guidance for handling information and intelligence, the study-unit explores laws like the Human Rights Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as relevant guidance such as 福利在线免费 Sharing Agreements (ISA) and the Law Enforcement EU Directives.. Practical issues relating to the collection, retention, and sharing of information and intelligence are thoroughly examined, including the Intelligence Cycle, evidence-based policing, and sources of information ranging from open/closed sources to social media and community intelligence. The importance of intelligence report writing, data quality, and integrity is also emphasized. The study-unit delves into the reasons for sharing information within the police service and with other organizations, the impacts of information misuse, and the need for appropriate, effective, and legal sharing of information. Additionally, it discusses the impacts of information misuse, cognitive bias, and critical thinking in decision-making processes. Understanding the functionality of databases for intelligence purposes, components of decision-making models, data protection regulations, and their impact on professional policing are also covered. This includes roles in information handling, implications of data protection regulations on policing operations, and the concept of risk mitigation. Finally, the study-unit examines the issues that arise when data management protocols are not adhered to, including their impact on the police service and the reputation of policing, potential costs to the organization and individuals, and initial actions for dealing with data breaches. Study-Unit Aims: - The importance of utilising information and intelligence, use of different intelligence sources and roles and how information and intelligence can be used in key areas of policing and the impact of effective/ineffective use of information and intelligence; - Relevant legislation/guidance for handling of information and intelligence, including the Human Rights Act 1998 and General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and 福利在线免费 Sharing Agreements (ISA); Law Enforcment EU Directives; - Practical issues relating to the collection, retention and sharing of information and intelligence; - Evidence-Based Policing, intelligence report writing and data quality and integrity; - Effective use of databases and sharing of information within the police service and with other organisations; - Data protection regulations and their impact on professional policing. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Explain the importance to policing of utilizing information and intelligence; - Demonstrate an understanding of practical issues relating to the collection, retention and sharing of information and intelligence; - Explain the components of decision-making models; - Explain data protection regulations and their impact on professional policing; - Examine the issues that can arise when data management protocols are not adhered to; - Explain basic theoretical aspects of intelligence and the intelligence cycle; - Outline the role of the Central Intelligence and Analysis Unit. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Operate within relevant legislation/guidance for handling of information and intelligence; - Demonstrate the practical application to the collection, retention and sharing of information and intelligence; - Using databases for intelligence purposes; - Adopt effective decision-making practices; - Ensure that data protection regulations are adhered to; - Ensure that data management protocols are adhered to. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). Supplementary Readings: - Den Heyer, G. (2022). Evidence-based policing: use, benefits and limitations. Springer. - McGuire, J., Evans, E., & Kane, E. (2021). Evidence-Based Policing and Community Crime Prevention (1st ed.). Cham: Springer International Publishing AG. - Ratcliffe, J. (2008). Intelligence-led policing. Willan. - Sheldon, B., & Williams, P. (2022). Understanding policing and professional practice (1st ed.). - England: Critical Publishing. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Qualifications: 4 Ordinary level qualifications (including Maltese and English) OR Extended Diploma in Foundation Studies for Security, Enforcement and Protection Law. | ||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Tutorial | ||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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