Is crime analysis at the heart of policing practice? A case study

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ID12364004
AutoresJyoti Belur (0000-0003-2332-6823, Department of Security and Crime Science, University College London, London, UK, autor correspondente), Shane D Johnson (0000-0002-0184-9896), Shane Johnson (0000-0002-5290-3354, Department of Security and Crime Science, University College London, London, UK)
Ano2016
Volume28
Fascículo7
Páginas768-786
Data de publicação2016-12-05
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoPolicing & Society (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1043-9463 • E-ISSN: 1477-2728
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10439463.2016.1262364
OpenAlexW2560763128
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas12
Referências citadas29

Following the introduction of National Intelligence Model (NIM) in 2004, this paper explores whether crime analysis has been integrated into policing practice. Fieldwork was conducted in one UK police force with both analysts and police officers. Findings from the analysis of semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions suggest that while crime analysis is acknowledged as being central to the business of everyday policing, police officers’ general lack of understanding of how analysts work and their capability leads to underutilisation of their skills. The research uncovered knowledge and process gaps, deepened by cultural constraints, budget cuts and resource reallocations, which inhibited incorporation of analysis into the heart of policing practice. Findings also indicated that analysts lack the resources, time, and sometimes, motivation to undertake sophisticated analysis, and often feel frustrated when officers’ opinions override analytical wisdom. The paper argues that at least in the UK, better training and cultural change are necessary for creative utilisation of analytical resources and for bridging the knowledge and process gaps in the organisation

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