Policing by risks and targets: Some dimensions and implications of intelligence‐led crime control

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    Abstract

    The author takes a broad look at recent shifts in approaches to crime control, in particular the adoption of ‘intelligence‐led’ policing strategies, information‐sharing between agencies, and risk assessment and risk management. Such approaches — which can be understood within the general framework of the growth of ‘risk societies’ ‐ are now evident at all levels, from transnational operations against organised crime, to local initiatives against persistent property offenders and even ‘anti‐social behaviour’. Focusing mainly on Britain, the author outlines recent developments and raises key issues arising from them. The issues discussed include rights, liberties and accountability; integrity and ethics; choices of targets; ‘effectiveness'; and the extent to which policy has been translated into practice ‘on the ground’.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)315-336
    JournalPolicing and Society: An International Journal of Research and Policy
    Volume9
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2000

    Keywords

    • crime management
    • community safety
    • intelligence-led policing
    • pro-active policing
    • targeted policing
    • problem-oriented policing
    • risk management
    • risk assessment

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