Scottish Intelligence Database (SID)
An 'intelligence led approach' is at the cornerstone of 21st century policing and the overall effectiveness of the police service and law enforcement agencies is dependent upon their knowledge of the diverse communities being served. The availability of intelligence is therefore of fundamental importance to the business of providing safer communities. Central to this intelligence community in Scotland is the Scottish Intelligence Database (SID).
What is SID?
At the touch of a button SID is a one-stop shop where police officers in Scotland can input and research criminal intelligence nationally. SID allows the eight Scottish police forces, the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency (SCDEA) and the Serious and Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) to input, access, manage and disseminate intelligence material.
Further development is ongoing to expand those with access to SID, together with the enhancement of the functionality of the application and to promote interaction with other systems.
The Criminal Justice Intelligence Support unit is responsible for the management, oversight and compliance of SID.