Case Study: Intelligence-led policing implementation in Southeast Europe
Client: UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Challenges: The existing law enforcement system in the accession state faced significant challenges in effectively combating serious and organised crime. Limited access to actionable intelligence and the absence of a cohesive doctrine for addressing such criminal activities hindered the effectiveness of law enforcement efforts.
Solution: The development and implementation an intelligence-led policing system, tailored to the specific needs of the accession state. This involved the formulation of a comprehensive doctrine and the training of law enforcement officers in the principles and practices of intelligence-led policing. The training encompassed various elements of the system, equipping officers with the necessary skills to identify, analyse, and act upon intelligence related to serious and organised crime.
Results: Within the initial months of implementing the intelligence-led policing system, the Serious and Organised Crime Department achieved a significant breakthrough. Leveraging the newly acquired skills and the intelligence framework, the Department successfully exploited vital information, leading to the discovery and dismantling of Europe’s largest counterfeit tobacco plant. This operation not only disrupted a major criminal enterprise but also demonstrated the immediate impact of intelligence-led policing in addressing complex criminal activities.