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'Dr Ratcliffe has that rare ability to combine theory and practice using language that practitioners will find both useful and applicable in an operational environment. This is a book for everyone with a stake in understanding crime and the value of intelligence-led approaches as an effective response.' − R. Mark Evans, Director, Analytical Services, Police Service of Northern Ireland
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"'a book that strategically ties together the pieces in policing that makes sense into a package that cops will buy and the community will appreciate' Andrew Mills (Lieutenant, Gang Unit, San Diego Police Department) 'Intelligence-Led Policing is a "must" read for police leaders and academics alike. Ratcliff presents the first comprehensive account of an important movement in modern policing and makes sense of what until know has been a rather vague set of interesting ideas. Clearly written and well organized, Intelligence-Led Policing provides an in-depth insightful prescription for policing. We can hope that in the years to come well thumbed and underlined copies of this book will be found on the desks and night-tables of police officials around the globe. This may be the most important books on policing in over a decade.' John Eck (University of Cincinnati)"
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The fuzzy picture's gone!
2 July 2008
Format:Paperback
This book should be recommended reading for analysts, police executives, operational staff and students of policing.
Ratcliffe's experiences and knowledge provide rich insights into ILP, painting a clear picture in the process. Specifically, Ratcliffe answers several questions about ILP. In doing so, he:
* defines ILP;
* traces its origins;
* explores its relationship with other policing paradigms;
* highlights its distinctive features;
* shows how ILP impacts on crime and
* discusses whether it prevents crime.
The book is well structured and is complemented by chapter introductions defining Ratcliffe's arguments. Each chapter also contains a practitioner viewpoint, which augments the chapter contents and demonstrates theory in practice. Ratcliffe's writing is readable, clear and often provokes a smile. He includes a limited list of acronyms and, as expected, a comprehensive bibliography covering extant literature on ILP (none as comprehensive as Ratcliffe's), other policing paradigms and several interesting research studies.
Conceding the elusive nature of ILP, Ratcliffe defines it as a business model and managerial philosophy in which data analysis and crime intelligence (a combination of crime analysis and criminal intelligence) are the cornerstones of an objective, decision-making framework. At the framework's core are crime/intelligence analysts, responsible for producing analysis and intelligence, that is, actionable knowledge that is client-specific. This is used to impact on crime and problems (reduction, disruption and prevention.)
Ratcliffe employs two key conceptual aids to support his arguments: the crime funnel and the 3-i model. The crime funnel is used to illustrate the size of the crime challenge and to demonstrate the limitations of the `arrest and prosecute' approach to suppress criminal acts. Ratcliffe uses the crime funnel to show that for every 1000 crimes only 4 offenders are incarcerated.
The 3-i model - interpret-influence-impact - is a cyclic concept that conceptualises the processes inherent in ILP. The agency's crime intelligence analysis section interprets the criminal environment; the agency analysts attempt to influence agency decision makers through recommendations; and the decision-makers then make decisions and take actions to impact on the criminal environment. This model departs from other analytical process models in that it is contextualised in the crime and policing environments.
Early in the book, a New Jersey Fusion Centre worker lament is quoted: "Building the plane as we're flying it." The same charge can no longer be levied against ILP for Jerry Ratcliffe has produced its first blue print.
Ratcliffe's experiences and knowledge provide rich insights into ILP, painting a clear picture in the process. Specifically, Ratcliffe answers several questions about ILP. In doing so, he:
* defines ILP;
* traces its origins;
* explores its relationship with other policing paradigms;
* highlights its distinctive features;
* shows how ILP impacts on crime and
* discusses whether it prevents crime.
The book is well structured and is complemented by chapter introductions defining Ratcliffe's arguments. Each chapter also contains a practitioner viewpoint, which augments the chapter contents and demonstrates theory in practice. Ratcliffe's writing is readable, clear and often provokes a smile. He includes a limited list of acronyms and, as expected, a comprehensive bibliography covering extant literature on ILP (none as comprehensive as Ratcliffe's), other policing paradigms and several interesting research studies.
Conceding the elusive nature of ILP, Ratcliffe defines it as a business model and managerial philosophy in which data analysis and crime intelligence (a combination of crime analysis and criminal intelligence) are the cornerstones of an objective, decision-making framework. At the framework's core are crime/intelligence analysts, responsible for producing analysis and intelligence, that is, actionable knowledge that is client-specific. This is used to impact on crime and problems (reduction, disruption and prevention.)
Ratcliffe employs two key conceptual aids to support his arguments: the crime funnel and the 3-i model. The crime funnel is used to illustrate the size of the crime challenge and to demonstrate the limitations of the `arrest and prosecute' approach to suppress criminal acts. Ratcliffe uses the crime funnel to show that for every 1000 crimes only 4 offenders are incarcerated.
The 3-i model - interpret-influence-impact - is a cyclic concept that conceptualises the processes inherent in ILP. The agency's crime intelligence analysis section interprets the criminal environment; the agency analysts attempt to influence agency decision makers through recommendations; and the decision-makers then make decisions and take actions to impact on the criminal environment. This model departs from other analytical process models in that it is contextualised in the crime and policing environments.
Early in the book, a New Jersey Fusion Centre worker lament is quoted: "Building the plane as we're flying it." The same charge can no longer be levied against ILP for Jerry Ratcliffe has produced its first blue print.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Intelligence Led Policing
20 Sep 2008
Format:Paperback
Dr. Jerry Ratcliffe presents the policing philosophies in a framework with strengths and weakness along with actionable solutions using "intelligence"! His book is an excellent guide for police agencies to address the policing paradigms.
Police leaders, managers and patrol officers all must recognize the support the academic community can provide. Yes Jerry, "intelligence" is an abused word per se in policing; not just the "Secret Sam" surveillance, undercover work or covert operations. "Intelligence' is problem resolution leading with accountability and sustainability.
We must look in our own backyards and focus on the local priorities to keep our communities safe to reduce crime and the fear of crime. Local police resources must be balanced with the State and National levels to target organized crime including terrorism without over taxing the local citizens' pockets.
Police Leaders, this is a must read and a must share with your organization!
Excellent Jerry.
Police leaders, managers and patrol officers all must recognize the support the academic community can provide. Yes Jerry, "intelligence" is an abused word per se in policing; not just the "Secret Sam" surveillance, undercover work or covert operations. "Intelligence' is problem resolution leading with accountability and sustainability.
We must look in our own backyards and focus on the local priorities to keep our communities safe to reduce crime and the fear of crime. Local police resources must be balanced with the State and National levels to target organized crime including terrorism without over taxing the local citizens' pockets.
Police Leaders, this is a must read and a must share with your organization!
Excellent Jerry.
Intelligence Led Policing
19 Sep 2011
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This book is touted as the definitive work on ILP which is the newest policing philisophy. The book came highly recommended as one to read, re-read, and keep around as a reference if you are involved in the implementation and/or management of ILP so for that I would recommend it.
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