CHIS management

Compromising a confidential informant - why it might cost you a shit-ton.

It is not unusual for people to ask why we recommend so much training for those involved in managing confidential informants (HUMINT, confidential human sources, CHIS). This week when I pointed out that we would normally spend at least two days solely on risk management this was greeted with incredulity. The question asked was “Why would you to that?”

Confidential Informant corruption - A gift that keeps on giving

So here we have a few recent news articles relating to police corruption and the management of confidential informants (HUMINT, confidential human sources, covert human intelligence sources, CHIS) Please tell me that you realise this is a problem for law enforcement and not just a problem with “one bad officer”. Corruption relating to managing confidential informants is a big problem and it is not going away.

Dozens of cases dismissed because of confidential informant corruption.

A story from the Chicago Tribune relating to the impact of the misuse of confidential informants. (CHIS, HUMINT, Confidential Human Sources) Two officers were convicted of offences relating to the misuse of informants and now questions have been raised over many of the cases they have been involved in. this article details how to make sure this does not happen in other police departments and gives an indication of the costs involved.

Confidential Informant Management Software - Preventing Corruption and Saving Money

An article about the benefits of using software in the management of confidential informants (human sources, CHIS, HUMINT) The article lists the advantages and the cost savings that can be made. It provides examples of informant software options available and details some of the things a Chief of Police should look for in buying a system. Corruption relating to confidential informants is a big problem. Software solutions go a long way towards managing all the risks present for police officers engaged in this activity.

Avoiding confidential informant related corruption.

There have been serious allegations of corruption in Detroit Police Department involving a narcotics unit and the mismanagement of confidential informant finances. There are always risks when it comes to managing confidential informants (HUMINT, Human Sources, Covert Human Intelligence Sources) This article discusses some of the ways to manage these risks.

Reducing Confidential informant Related Corruption

This article relates to informant management that resulted in a Chicago police officer being sentence to seven years imprisonment. This story is not about one bad cop, it is about a broken system for managing confidential informants (Confidential Human Sources, HUMINT, Covert Human Intelligence Sources , CHIS)

WHAT IS A HUMAN SOURCE ? A DEFINITION

A definition of a human source. This is a term that is used by the FBI to describe confidential informants. It is also widely used in Canada UK and Australia. A clear definition provided with an explanation of the key elements.

Confidential Informant Corruption. No excuses

Police corruption related to informants. No excuses for not having effective systems in place. Guidance for police chiefs

Confidential Informants and Risk. When does the Police Chief need to know?

An article discussing the management of risk involving confidential informants (CHIS, Human Sources). The responsibility to put in place structures to escalate identified risks to the Chief of Police

Narcotics, confidential informants and corruptions.

Corruption investigation in Detroit relating to Confidential Informants and their mismanagement. Some tips to avoid similar situations.

Confidential Informant Management - Poor systems lead to poor results.

Confidential Informant Management - Poor systems lead to poor results.

This article discusses the benefits of having an independent audit of police confidential informant management and intelligence systems. It lists a number of benefits of such an audit. If a law enforcement agency manages human sources or covert human intelligence sources (CHIS) the article will be of interest

Confidential Informants - when the sh*t hits the fan

confidential informant risks. some guidance for police chiefs in trouble. what goes wrong and how to deal with informant mismanagement

Sex with confidential informants: Ten things to know.

Sex with confidential informants: Ten things to know.

Having sex with confidential informants . This blog highlights some of the issues relating to police officers having sexual relationships with confidential informants and gives advice on how to counter the problem