Elements of Intelligence The elements of intelligence range from local and tribal law enforcement to federal agencies which make up the different levels of intelligence within the United States …show more content…
Derived from the UK, intelligence-led policing focuses on four elements. These elements are targeting offenders, the management of crime and disorder hotspots, the investigation of linked series of crimes and incidents, and the application of preventative measures which include working with local partnerships to reduce crime and disorder. ILP is extremely useful in combating terrorism. According to Intelligence-Led Policing: The Integration of Community Policing and Law Enforcement Intelligence (n.d.):
Rather than being simply an information clearinghouse that has been appended to the organization, ILP provides strategic integration of intelligence into the overall mission of the organization. In many ways, ILP is a new dimension of community policing, building on tactics and methodologies developed during years of community policing experimentation. (p.