Investigations Initiative
The Investigations Initiative is building the capacity of investigators and law enforcement practitioners to gather and develop intelligence and evidence in both the physical and digital/cyber domains against current and potential terrorist threats. The Initiative supports implementation and operationalisation of the GCTF’s Recommendations for Using and Protecting Intelligence Information In Rule of Law-Based, Criminal Justice Sector-Led Investigations and Prosecutions, and other good practices and frameworks.
Intelligence-led investigations ensure focused and proportionate responses to terrorist threats and encourage the appropriate sharing of relevant information. As terrorist strategies, capabilities and tactics evolve, it is vital that law enforcement’s strategies, capabilities and tactics in gathering and developing intelligence produce best evidence and present such evidence to deliver fair and successful prosecutions and convictions.
With support from the
Inteligence-Led, Evidence-Driven Counter-Terrorism Investigations
The IIJ’s partnership with Cameroon under the IIJ Investigations Initiative has delivered significant and sustainable impact. Operationally, Cameroon has established a multi-agency Joint Investigation Unit and the Head of the Gendarmerie Training Academy reported that the lessons learned during the IIJ workshops have been introduced into the training curriculum for all new officers.
Moreover, each agency group involved in the IIJ project have outlined their next steps for improving their approach to intelligence-led, evidence-driven counter-terrorism investigations in accordance with internationally-recognised good practices and recommendations. This ensures not only continued momentum and attention on this crucial area, but supports the sustainability of the training. Inspiring!
Investigations In Action
IIJ Investigations Initiative: Counter-Terrorism Strategy Development and Multi-Agency Investigation Capacity-Building in Malawi
IIJ Investigations Initiative: Multi-Agency ‘Intelligence-led, Evidence-driven’ Counter-Terrorism Investigation Capacity-Building in Somaliland – Skills Training and Practical Exercise Phase
IIJ Investigations Initiative: Final Phase – Multi-Agency ‘Intelligence-Led, Evidence Driven’ Counter-Terrorism Investigation Capacity Building, Cameroon
IIJ Investigations Initiative: Scoping Meeting – IIJ Guide on Obtaining Information and Evidence Through Interviewing
