Here is a story for all law enforcement around managing confidential informants.
The agency has had some major problems around the management of informants.
Here are a few take aways that help address similar problems before the rain falls.
1. Write effective policies and procedures before the bad things happen.
2. Set up independent command structures to manage the entire process.
3. Select and train your officers that you allow to manage informants.
4. Keep comprehensive records.
Before your agency finds itself in trouble of if it already has, you may wish to consider and independent audit. Take a look at what we can provide.
Here are a couple of books that will help your agency. They explain the basics of what you need. Both are available on Amazon.
1. HUMAN SOURCES: Managing Confidential Informants.
2. MANAGING RISK IN UNDERCOVER OPERATIONS: A guide for law enforcement