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The intelligence-led operations model


Is the intelligence-led model a shift towards, or away from, proactivity?

Paul Evans

Posted 01 January 2019 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Analysis|Legal and Policy|National


ANALYSIS: The intelligence-led operations model promises more targeted enforcement, but the article questions whether it strengthens proactive trading standards work or risks narrowing activity around the intelligence already available.

In any industry which is built upon deep expertise and tried-and-tested methods, changes in approach can be a contentious issue. It can be particularly problematic when it seems like that change is based on external constraints.

On the other hand, conservatism can be equally problematic when faced with a changing field of play. And while no-one likes to be told to do more with less, in th...

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