The Investigative Cycle Model, grounded in Investigative Practice, outlines a structured process from information gathering to analysis, action, and review. It helps investigators manage cases systematically, ensure evidence-based decisions, and continuously refine strategies, supporting effective, accountable, and adaptable investigations across diverse operational contexts.
The Derek Cornish Crime Script Analysis Model breaks crimes into sequential steps, from preparation to completion. It helps investigators understand offender actions, identify intervention points, and disrupt criminal processes, supporting prevention strategies, situational analysis, and targeted investigative planning across different crime types.
The Alan Elangovan ALAN Model integrates behavioural analysis, structured questioning, and situational awareness to guide investigations. It emphasises adaptive thinking, layered information gathering, and real-time assessment, enabling investigators to detect deception, interpret intent, and make precise, evidence-based decisions in complex investigative environments.
The Undercover Operations Model, based on Law Enforcement practice, involves covert infiltration to gather evidence and intelligence. It focuses on identity creation, role immersion, and controlled engagement with suspects, enabling investigators to uncover hidden activities, disrupt criminal networks, and support prosecutions while maintaining operational security and legal compliance.
