Updated standards for the management of intelligence across policing

Authorised professional practice (APP) is the official source of professional practice, setting the operational and ethical standards for high-quality policing, and equipping officers and staff with the knowledge and skills they need to keep people safe.

The intelligence management APP provides guidance for forces on how to effectively collect, analyse, and apply intelligence. It has been updated to incorporate changes in legislation, as well as learning from public inquiries and from what works in policing. 

The guidance has been streamlined to follow the intelligence cycle more closely. The changes aim to elevate performance by supporting forces to process different types of intelligence more efficiently, enabling them to cut crime and provide a better service to the public.

The College of Policing want to hear your views on whether our updated guidance is clear and easy to use. They also want to know how it will impact you and your force.