Modelling intelligence-led policing to identify its potential
authors | Mariëlle den Hengst-Bruggeling |
Bart de Graaf | |
Peter van Scheepstal | |
journal | EJPS (ISSN: 2034-760X) |
volume | Volume 1 |
issue | Issue 3 |
section | Articles |
date of publication | Feb. 14, 2014 |
language | English |
pagina | 171 |
keywords | police, intelligence, collaboration, System dynamics, intelligence-led policing |
abstract | Intelligence-led policing is a concept of policing that has been applied throughout the world. Despite some encouraging reports, the effect of intelligence-led policing is largely unknown. This paper presents a method with which it is possible to identify intelligence-led policing’s potential to increase the effectiveness of policing. The method is based on modelling with system dynamics and takes into account the complexities of intelligence-led policing. For evaluation purposes, this method has been applied using a case study in the Netherlands. The case study shows that collaboratively constructing the system dynamics model provides a more structured insight into the effects of intelligence-led policing. With system dynamics it is possible to support the ‘good stories’ of intelligence-led policing with argumentation explaining the mechanisms in which intelligence-led policing potentially improves effectiveness. |