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, Forensic Crime Intelligence is compiled information by collection, analysis, and
evaluation of raw information with the intention to acquire relevant facts regarding a
crime. Raw information can only be intelligence once it has been analysed and
verified (Krause, Botha & Zinn 2015:1).
Forensic Crime Intelligence involves gathering and using data from previous
criminal cases to detect the modus operandi, plan prevention strategy, investigate
and prosecute a crime. Forensic crime investigation is important for violent and
organised crimes and identifying criminals (https://nij.ojp.gov/topics).
An example, raw information can be gathered from open sources, such as printed
media or closed sources such the status of a firearm (Krause, Botha & Zinn 2015:12-
13).
Tactical crime intelligence is a criminal intelligence method used is to deal with
immediate criminal offences. It provides response to deal with immediate criminal
threats, arrest of criminal offenders and specific crime. Tactical crime intelligence
focusses on the “who” and “How” aspects of crime by linking the information
obtained with the offender, number of offences and modus operandi. It aims to
provide leads that will lead to an arrest (Krause, Botha & Zinn 2015:6;
https://www.framinghamma.gov).
Strategic crime intelligence is aimed at mapping trends and statistics, the focus is
on finding solutions for ongoing problems and provides effective policy making and
strategy that will predict and prevent criminal activities from reoccurring (Krause,
Botha & Zinn 2015:4-5).
“The purpose of strategic crime analysis is to perform police service more effectively
and efficiently by matching service delivery to demands for service.”
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