informant handlers

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 - Structures

Confidential Informant Management - Structures

Managing confidential informants in a structured team of dedicated officers. This reduces the costs for the Police Chief and makes it a lot safer for informants and the public.

10 reasons why confidential informants should only be managed by dedicated officers.

Confidential informant management and the use of dedicated officers. Expert article on why to use dedicated officers to manage all confidential informants. Professionalising informant management. Dedicated source handling units.