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372 - Confidential Informants Flashcards

1
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Who is the owner of Order 372 - Confidential Informants

A

Assistant Chief of Narcotics and Vice

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_____ means a person who cooperates with a law enforcement agency confidentially in order to protect the person or the agency’s intelligence gathering or
investigative efforts

A

Confidential informant” (CI)

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_____ means the purchase of contraband, controlled substances, or other items that are material to a criminal investigation from a target offender which is initiated, managed, overseen, or participated in by law enforcement personnel with the knowledge of
a confidential informant.

A

“Controlled buy”

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______ A non-law enforcement person known to a member, who provides information, but does not wish to be identified or take an active part in an investigation.

A

Confidential Source:

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Confidential sources are not necessarily involved in criminal activity, but due to their various associations, are in a position to obtain pertinent information and provide it to law enforcement. They are not usually expected to _____ and are not _____ for their assistance (i.e., no monetary compensation, deferred prosecution, etc.).

A

become witnesses

compensated

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_____ Refers to information with respect to an identifiable person or group of persons compiled by a criminal justice agency in the course of conducting a criminal investigation of a specific act or omission.

A

Criminal Investigative Information:

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Criminal Investigative Information: includes, but is not limited to, information derived from _____, reports of _____ or _____, or any type of _____.

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laboratory tests
investigators or informants
surveillance

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______ Refers to information with respect to an identifiable person or group of persons collected by a criminal justice agency in an effort to anticipate,
prevent, or monitor possible criminal activity.

A

Criminal Intelligence Information:

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Documentation of confidential informants who furnish information on a confidential basis and who will receive compensation from the investigative fund for providing information will be recorded within the ______, located in the_____, before receiving compensation.

A

master confidential informants file

Narcotics & Vice (NV)

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10
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A patrol officer needing to use a CI, which has not been certified (see section II.A.1.h of this order), will obtain who’s approval?

A

a supervisor

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A patrol officer needing to use a CI, which has not been certified (see section II.A.1.h of this order), will submit a _____ to the Identification Unit to be checked for positive identification and an National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) warrants check;

A

complete set of fingerprints

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CI’s: if the individual is on probation or parole that person will not be utilized as a confidential informant unless approved in advance by _____; once approved by them, approval from the _____ must be obtained.

A

the court or Florida Parole Commission

Director of Investigations & Homeland Security

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A patrol officer needing to use a CI, which has not been certified (see section II.A.1.h of this order), will complete an informant file for the individual in accordance with this order and then return it to the ___ within ____;

A

NV

72 hours

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If a patrol officer needing to use a CI, which has not been certified (see section II.A.1.h of this order) and wants to defer any arrest must call who before doing so? (physical or NTA

A

A narcotics detective

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15
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A confidential identifying code number shall be assigned to each informant by the ____ or designee.

A

Assistant Chief of Narcotics & Vice

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The _____ shall be used to identify the informant in reports and other correspondence and will not be disclosed to the informant.

A

confidential identifying code number

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Informant codes shall consist of an alphabetized prefix for referral to each division, section, or unit:
(a) Det-
(b) Nar-
(c) Int-
(d) Pat-
(e) Itg-
(Example: The first informant documented by the Narcotics Unit in 2016 shall be filed under the code _____

A

(a) Detective
(b) Narcotics
(c) Intelligence
(d) Patrol
(e) Integrity
NAR 16-1

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18
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An electronic master informant index, alphabetically by last name and by informant code number, shall be maintained by the _____.

A

Assistant Chief of Narcotics & Vice

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Access to the CI files for review, notations and upkeep is restricted to the _____ or designee.

A

Commanding Officers of the Narcotics Unit

20
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Other JSO personnel are not permitted to review a particular informant file without the permission of the _____ or his designee.

A

Assistant Chief of Narcotics & Vice

21
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CI: Access to the records may also be required by _____.

A

court process or order

22
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The overall preservation and retention of the CI file system is the responsibility of the _____ or designee.

A

Assistant Chief of Narcotics & Vice

23
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Destruction of any files may be considered if it is determined that the CI has been ______ AND no longer holds any _____.

A

released

investigative value

24
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The _____ or designee will review each completed Confidential Informant Intelligence Report (P-1689) and assess each prospective CI to include the criteria listed in II.C. of this order.

A

Assistant Chief of Narcotics & Vice

25
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In the event a CI is inactive for a period of _____ or more, the CI’s confidential file will be updated by completing a new Confidential Informant Intelligence Report (P-1689) and a new Cooperating Individual Agreement (P-1682). The file will be reviewed and a criminal history check will be completed prior to the person being reactivated as an informant. This
review will be conducted by the _____ or designee.

A

six months

Assistant Chief of Narcotics & Vice

26
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The use of a CI will be discontinued for the following reasons:

a. The use of the CI is _____
b. It is determined based on the specific incident that the use of the CI cannot be conducted in a _____, including___, ___, ___, ___ or ___; or
c. The CI is found to be _____ and in the investigating officer’s opinion should _____ as an informant.

A

a. detrimental to the goals of the Sheriff’s Office;
b. fair and reasonably safe manner that reduces adverse risks; injury or death, to the officer, the CI, the public, and the target
c. unreliable; no longer be utilized

27
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An officer’s association with their confidential informant will only be an _____ relationship.

A

‘on duty’ professional

28
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Each sergeant assigned to the Narcotics Unit, with the exception of the _____, shall conduct _____ random informant inspection(s) _____, to include a face to face interview.

A

prescription drug squad
one
monthly

29
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The Assistant Chief of Narcotics & Vice or designee will complete a documented _____ administrative review of adherence to Sheriff’s Office policy regarding the use of CIs.

A

annual

30
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It will be the _____ responsibility to maintain the identity of the confidential source who he wishes not to identify.

A

investigating officer’s

31
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All information from any confidential source should be _____ whenever possible.

A

verified

32
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If at any time the confidential source provides information that establishes probable cause for an arrest or search, the investigating officer will do what?

A

processed the source as a confidential informant with the investigating officer obtaining all relevant information on the individual.

33
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How many shall conduct personal interviews of sources or CIs?

A

two

34
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In the event a second officer is not available for the interview of a source or CI, _____ shall respond to serve as the second officer.

A

the supervisor

35
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Officers exercising control of CIs shall only meet or communicate with the informant in an _____.

A

official capacity

36
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Each contact establishing credibility of the informant shall be documented _____ and shall be included in _____.

A

in writing

the informant’s file

37
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Any report documenting the use of a CI making a controlled buy (i.e., purchase of a controlled substance that will be the basis for a subsequent search warrant) should be written in such a manner so as not to provide the specific date of the CI activity. It would be acceptable instead to use a _____period of time during which the transaction took place.

A

ten day

38
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Officers may not authorize a CI or source to engage in any _____. Officers shall inform all CIs that their assistance in a criminal investigation will not guarantee any _____ or _____ against arrest or prosecution for future or past crimes.

A

criminal activity

immunity or protection

39
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Precautions shall be used at all times when dealing with informants of the opposite sex. There should always be _____ officers present.

A

two

40
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Persons less than 18 years of age will only be authorized to work as CIs upon the written consent from the juvenile’s parents or legal guardian and the approval of a _____ or higher authority. Officers will have a _____ completed and signed by a _____ before using a juvenile.

A

sergeant
Juvenile Release of Liability Form (P-1681)
sergeant

41
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Whenever an officer recommends that the use of a CI be discontinued, the following steps will be followed:
a. The requesting officer will document the reasons for the recommendation via e-mail to their _____ through the _____;

A

commanding officer

chain-of command

42
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Whenever an officer recommends that the use of a CI be discontinued, upon receiving the email from the officer, their _____, will review, approve and forward the request to the Assistant Chief of Narcotics & Vice;
who will place the CI or source in a discontinued status;

A

commanding officer,

Assistant Chief of Narcotics & Vice

43
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If an officer wants to reactivate an informant, the officer shall send an email through the chain of command to the _______ explaining why the informant was initially discontinued (if known) and the reason for reactivating the informant.

A

Assistant Chief of Narcotics & Vice

44
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Information relating to a documented CI shall only be released after careful scrutiny of the facts surrounding the inquiry by the case officer and the _____ or higher authority.

A

Assistant Chief of Narcotics & Vice

45
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Upon receipt of a court order mandating the divulgence of confidential informant information, the Assistant Chief of Narcotics & Vice will immediately contact _____for legal guidance.

A

an assistant state attorney

Smith - Order 372 v1 - Confidential Informants (1 decks)

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