Pursuits of Knowledge in Evidence-Based and Intelligence-Led Policing

• In Event: Digital Criminology: Criminal Justice and Knowledge Production

Abstract

Evidence-Based Policing (EBP) and Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP) models have become increasingly prominent in discussions about modernising police practices. The use of new digital platforms for the collection, storage, and analysis of intelligence information is necessary for the implementation of these models. However, there is a limited understanding of how these models are perceived and implemented by police professionals, particularly in different national contexts. This article explores these perceptions and the factors influencing their implementation, using a combination of interviews with police employees and analysis of key policy documents. The study employs the Multiple Streams Approach (MSA) to critically examine the differences and challenges in adopting these models within the unique political and organisational cultures, such as Denmark and Norway. Preliminary findings suggest a disparity between the theoretical ideals of EBP and ILP and their practical application, highlighting resistance to change and the influence of existing institutional logics.

Author

• Camilla Løvschall Langeland, University of Oslo