LawOfficer.com, 8 May 08: Intelligence-Led Policing
...Law enforcement struggles unknowingly with the concept of intelligence as we gradually move toward the model of intelligence-led policing. The 'intelligence' in the term 'intelligence-led policing' is based on quality analysis of crime events, criminals, criminal organizations, and any other relevant information. Crime analysis and intelligence analysis are central to this process. The free Police Foundation report (sponsored by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services) Integrated Intelligence and Crime Analysis: Enhanced Information Analysis for Law Enforcement Leaders explains this in greater depth.

So, what exactly is intelligence-led policing (ILP)? Jerry Ratcliffe's new book, Intelligence-Led Policing , is the first text dedicated fully this subject. Dr. Ratcliffe, a former Metropolitan London police officer, is a professor at Temple University and has spent years of research on the topic of ILP.

Ratcliffe defines ILP as follows:

Intelligence-led policing is a business model and managerial philosophy where data analysis and crime intelligence are pivotal to an objective, decision-making framework that facilitates crime and problem reduction, disruption and prevention through both strategic management and effective enforcement strategies that target prolific and serious offenders.