Technology and intelligence

Describes the impact of technology on intelligence, which means that vast amounts of data can now be stored, accessed and securely sent and received. Shows how intelligence‐led policing combines with suspicious activity reports (SARs) and cash transaction reports (CTRs); it is the basis of the UK’s National Intelligence Model, which is charged with ensuring that information is fully processed. Describes Australian case studies which illustrate the proactive use of information technology and intelligence in law enforcement; they feature the Australian Transactions Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) and its use of data mining and wire transfer monitoring.