informant motivation

Calls To Abolish Warrants Based On Information From Paid Informants

A discussion around the use of information from confidential informants and warrants referring to the case of the Anjanette Young in Chicago. The article explores a call for a ban on warrants where the information comes solely from a ‘paid informant’

Motives and Motivations of Confidential Informants

Many people are interested in what motivates an confidential informant ( aka: human source, covert human intelligence source, CHIS, HUMINT) to assist law enforcement. The question is often asked as to why someone becomes an informant. Understanding an informant’s motives for providing information is fundamental to managing them effectively. This article points people in the right direction as to how to find out what really works when it comes to motivating a confidential informant.