The implementation of the Scottish Intelligence Database is a huge step forward in relation to intelligence-led policing, with every officer now having access to intelligence submitted throughout Scotland.

The main objectives of the Scottish Intelligence Database are;

• To improve information sharing
• To develop common intelligence practices
• To improve the quality of intelligence
• To improve officer safety
• To reduce crime
• To improve the detection of crime

The benefits of the Scottish intelligence Database are;

• Increased access to intelligence by all officers
• Increased integrity of data
• More complete data entry
• Less duplication
• Better intelligence