NIM Code of Practice - Intelligence Analysis index

National Intelligence Model1.2.5 In the case of the National Crime Squad and the National Criminal IntelligenceService, references in this code to chief officers of police apply to the DirectorsGeneral of those organisations, and references to forces shall include the NationalCrime Squad and the National Criminal Intelligence Service.1.2.6 Should the definition of police forces under section 1 of the Police Act 1996change, and should there be changes to the present constitution of the NationalCrime Squad or the National Criminal Intelligence Service, the Secretary of Statemay revise this code to ensure the application of the code to the chief officers ofthose forces.1.2.7 It is available for adoption by other police forces in England and Wales, and byother jurisdictions within the United Kingdom.1.3 Diversity issues under this code1.3.1 In the application of the National Intelligence Model issues relevant to all areas ofdiversity and culture, such as race, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation,gender identity and age, will be taken into account. This principle applies toequipment and personnel selection procedures and in the application of thebusiness model.1.4 Procedures covered by this code1.4.1 This code applies to intelligence and information used to direct police activitythrough a planned and systematic business process.1.4.2 Guidance on the use of covert human intelligence sources and dedicated sourceunits is set out in the ACPO Manual of Standards for the Use of Covert HumanIntelligence Sources and is not otherwise dealt with in this code.1.5 Confidentiality1.5.1 In laying this code of practice before Parliament, the Secretary of State declaresthat nothing in this code is of a confidential nature.3