The Role of Information in the Career of a Detective

Abstract

Information is an essential ingredient in any organisation. To a detective,
his is a lifetime of nosing around for essential information. The abode of criminals, their past records, monitoring the activities of smugglers, drug barons, organized crimes, arms dealers and so on, require precise, timely and relevant information. How information flows through the chain of command, goals getting attempts at unravelling crimes are examined. It is recommended that adequate financial provision be made for the pursuit of erring members of the public. Cops too should study to know more on the advances in the criminal world. The literature of FBI and Scotland Yard abound in all libraries.


IFE PsychologIA Vol 9, No 2 September 2001, pp. 50-57