This unit describes the skills required to liaise with clients and stakeholders to facilitate information and intelligence exchanges within the intelligence process of a policing context. It includes establishing networks and relationships and communicating and interacting with other clients and stakeholders.

This unit applies to those working as intelligence practitioners as part of developing strategic partnerships to support the intelligence process of policing.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to information security, privacy, and codes of conduct.

Those undertaking this unit would be expected to work both autonomously and within teams as required. They would be required to apply critical thinking and analysis skills when liaising with stakeholders. They would demonstrate ethical and professional policing qualities, and show adaptability while performing complex tasks across a broad range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Establish networks and relationships

1.1

Develop networks to support collaboration between the intelligence community and other stakeholders

1.2

Engage in cross-jurisdictional, interagency and other stakeholder activities to support mutual cooperation

1.3

Consult with clients and stakeholders to support jurisdictional and intelligence objectives

2

Communicate and interact with other stakeholders

2.1

Provide information to clients and stakeholders to support collaboration

2.2

Communicate with external agencies in accordance with jurisdictional memoranda of understanding and agreements

2.3

Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to improve efficiency and effectiveness for policing and intelligence

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the POL Police Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Not applicable.

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