How can intelligence help prevent crime and corruption?
In addition to assisting with the investigation of criminal and corrupt behaviour, intelligence can also help prevent such behaviour. The accumulation and use of intelligence about criminal and corrupt officials, including patterns and trends, can contribute to the development of strategies to prevent major crime and corrupt activity. This is particularly so for strategic intelligence work, which is concerned with positioning law enforcement agencies to anticipate and deal with crime and corruption proactively. Strategic assessments enable law enforcement to identify emerging trends within criminal networks. Furthermore, strategic assessments provide decision makers with information regarding the impact of criminal networks and corrupt practices on the community. This also assists the CMC in developing preventative initiatives to assist in minimising the harm on the community.
