Find
Identify the subject
Research/Investigate
Establish surveillance
Fix
Confirm the subject
Establish a pattern of life
Real time analysis
Strike
Initiate action
Timing
Modus Operandi
Exploit
Monitor intelligence
SWOT
Strategy
The Criminal
Action Cycle
Criminals operating without hindrance around the client; agile and free of constraints.
Proactive
Risk assessment
Training and familiarisation
Equipment & procedures
Intelligence
Reactive
Physical protection
Vehicles
Communications
Techincal responses
Post-attack Analysis
Data
Intelligence
Risk assessment
SWOT Analysis
Countermeasures
Risk avoidance
Proactive measures
Reactive measures
Redesign
The Client
Action Cycle
The client, unaware of criminal activity, follows a predictable routine and is susceptible to criminal action.