Intelligence report example (Appendix A)

Intelligence management — Authorised Professional Practice

Summary

This page provides an example of an intelligence report, including a structured template for officers to follow. It outlines various elements that should be included in an intelligence report, such as the report title, date and time, source evaluation, and handling codes. Additionally, it describes the different categories for evaluating the reliability of the source and the knowledge level of the information provided. Officers are guided on the importance of accurate and complete reporting, which supports effective intelligence management within policing operations.

Key principles

1Follow the structured template for reporting.
2Evaluate source reliability and information assessment accurately.
3Use defined handling codes for information sharing.

Defined terms

Source evaluation: 1 - Reliable, 2 - Untested, 3 - Not reliable
Information assessment: A - Known directly to source, B - Known indirectly to source but corroborated, C - Known indirectly to source, D - Not known, E - Suspected to be false
Handling code: P - Lawful sharing permitted, C - Lawful sharing permitted with conditions
Action condition: A1 - Covert development, A2 - Covert use, A3 - Overt use
Sanitisation condition: S1 - Delegated authority, S2 - Consult originator

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Intelligence report example (Appendix A)

Intelligence cycle, tasking and coordination and completing an intelligence report

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| | | | --- | --- | | Government security classification | Official Secret Top secret | | Organisation and officer | | | Date and time of report | | | Source or intelligence source reference (ISR) | | | Report URN | | | Source evaluation | 1 - Reliable 2 - Untested 3 - Not reliable | | Information or intelligence assessment | A - Known directly to source B - Known indirectly to source but corroborated C - Known indirectly to source D - Not known E - Suspected to be false | | Report title | | | Person record | Name Date of birth PNC ID | | Operation name and number | | | Information content | | | Handling code | P - Lawful sharing permitted C - Lawful sharing permitted with conditions | | Action condition (only relevant if handling code C selected) | A1 - Covert development A2 - Covert use A3 - Overt use | | Sanitisation condition (only relevant if handling code C selected) | S1 - Delegated authority S2 - Consult originator |

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