Types of INFORMANTS - - Anonymous informant
- Confidential informant
- Unwitting informant
- Professional informant
- Informants by industry
- Private citizen
- Criminal / Criminal associate.
our judicial systems has adopted the ________ _________ to protect the identities of
CI's - what is Informer's Privilege
what could be some problems with potential informants - Difficult to control - may ignore
instructions by controlling agent, and could commit unauthorized crimes. Could
embarrass the government by making unfounded accusations or by actions;
questionable credibility in court.
The only promise you can make to a criminal or criminal associate informant is what? -
that the cooperation will be brought to the attention of the AUSA
This type of informant can be a good informant; Everyone is a potential informant; but
be cautions with the emotionally disturbed and ill - Private Citizen Informant
Define informant - A person who assist law-enforcement efforts by providing information
concerning criminal or unlawful activity that otherwise may not be provided, usually in
return for monetary compensation or some other form of consideration
A _____________ _____________ is a person who refuses to identify himself or uses a
fictitious name; his true identify is not known. This type of information in and of itself
does not equal reasonable suspicious or probable cause. It may provide a foundation
for reasonable suspicion. - Anonymous Informant
A _____________ _____________ is a person who request that his identity be held in
strict confidence. Enters into an agreement with law enforcement agency for the
purpose of providing information about criminal activity. This type of informant refers to
the management and handling of an individual up to the point of court testimony. ID
could be revealed in court. - Confidential Informant
A _____________ _____________ is a person who does not know that he is providing
information to law enforcement. This informant cannot knowingly compromise an
investigation. The 1811 has little control over an this informant's actions. This type of
informant is usual used by an undercover agent. - Unwitting Informant
,Which type of informant is MOST VALUABLE out of the four types - A Criminal or
Criminal Associate
Some common motivations for CI's are? - 1. Fear
2. Revenge
3. Mercenary (MONEY)
4. Egotistical / Vanity (Wannabe Cops)
5. Reform or Repentance
A _____________ _____________ this type of informant is usually on a law
enforcement payroll. This is the type of work and only work he/she does. Motivation is
salary, reward, or financial gain. The problem with this type of informant is that he/she
may manufacture evidence and/or information to obtain more money. Entrapment
issues may also arise. - Professional Informant
a _____________ ______ _____________ is an informant that has access to
information that could be the predication for a criminal investigation. Because of their
employment, this informant has access to information valuable. Example, the owner of a
gun store, may have information on suspects that are purchasing weapons for others. -
Informants within Industry
What are the FOUR main types of informants - 1. Anonymous
2. Unwitting
3. Confidential
4. Criminal / Criminal Association
Is extremely important to know your CI's _________________ - Motivational - Fear,
Revenge, Mercenary, Egotistical/Vanity, Reform or Repentance
Informant contacts should be documented for - Reliability and Credibility - is the BEST
way to demonstrate the informant's reliability.
The information most important to document after meeting with an informant? - Time,
date, place, witnesses, and details of discussion
What is the first thing you discuss with a CI regarding the law? - Entrapment
Fear motivation is best described as ____________ - Self Preservation
Revenge motivation is best described as ______________ - Person who is motivated
by revenge is usually overwhelmed with an all-encompassing desire for retaliation and
often has little, if any, concerned about his identity being revealed or openly testify in
court
, Mercenary / Professional motivation is best described as ____________ - Money is the
motivation
Egotistical - Vanity motivation is best described as ___________ - Wannabe cops
Almost every person encountered by an investigator should be considered a
__________________ ____________________ - Potential informant
name some items to consider when developing an informant's dossier - - Mental,
emotional and physical status
- criminal and employment history
- educational history
- political ideology
An informant is a person who - provides information - covertly or overtly, is paid or
compensated for information, is controlled by law enforcements covertly or overtly.
define confidential informant - refers to the management and handling of an individual
up to the point of court testimony.
a memory is composed of several elements - name them - What you see
what you hear
what you feel
what you taste
what you see.
What are the types of questions a LEO should ask when meeting with a confidential
informant? - Both general and direct questions
When working with a CI with a desire for revenge, take special care to: - Investigate
them to see if they are in involved with criminal activity.
Informant contacts should be - well documented. always have more than 1 agent.
During enconding information enters the brain through the senses and emotions. The
information is then stored in the brain. information is then recalled during which phase?
- Retrieval
what are the three phases of memory - 1. Encoding
2. Storage
3. Retrieval
The interviewer should address what basic needs of the victim or witness? - Safety
Fear
Embarrassment
Shock
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