The National Intelligence Model: key lessons from early research

2This document summarises the results of an evaluation of the early implementation of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) in three police forces chosen as pilot areas. It also provides a brief outline of the Model itself. The research was based primarily upon fieldwork carried out in 2002 in the three force areas. It also drew on information from the National Implementation Team about progress across England and Wales up to Spring, 2003. It should be noted that, with an obligation on all forces to be ‘NIM-compliant’ by April 2004, change has been rapid in this field of activity with much progress being made on many of the issues raised - the recommendations should therefore be viewed in that context. The findings provide only an indication of the kinds of issues that police forces have faced in implementing the Model, rather than a definitive evaluation of progress either nationally or in the three forces examined.