600-16 Confidential Informants And Other Sources Of Information Flashcards
Who is able to authorize the utilization of a juvenile as a criminal informant in extenuating circumstances?
A divisions ASSISTANT CHIEF and the juvenile’s parent or guardian
Who does a defendant CI need a work contract from to continue working an a CI?
The prosecutor’s office or written permission from the court.
Which CI’s Shall not receive payment from the department?
Defendant CIs. Only a division commander can approve payment upon review of written jurisdiction for payment by the squad lieutenant.
What purchase is permitted when dealing with defendant CIs?
The purchase of evidence
Who can approve the use of a Restricted Use CI?
Written approval of the division commander
When is the division commander’s approval required for a CI who meets Regular Use CI or Defendant CI criteria?
A) previously deported Criminal alien
B) has been a member of associated with an extremist group.
C) convicted sex offender.
D) currently charged it has been convicted of perjury as a result of a testimony in a criminal or civil proceeding.
E) MOEP or protective order issued against the individual.
F) history or exhibits violent nature
G) history of our exhibits mental instability
H) a documented problem CI that has been deactivated,
I) is a subject of a continuing investigation
Who can approve a CI who lives outside of the US and an investigator plans to bring on as a CI?
The Cheif of police and they shall be considered a Restricted Use CI
What is needed to use a CI on probation?
Approval of the state agency supervising the the probationer.
The investigator has to contact the criminal court having jurisdiction over the individual’s case, notify the judge of the investigators intent and receive _______ _______ from the judge
written permission.
If needing a CI who is on probation and not able to receive written permission from the judge who else can written authorization be received from?
A probation department supervisor
To use a CI who is on PAROLE
Investigator needs permission from the PAROLE BOARD
- this can be done by forwarding correspondence to the sanctioning parole board
CI’s with charges pending can only operate as
Defendant CI’s
Who can allow a defendant CI to continue work as a CI?
Division commander based on the totality of the situation
What are officers never permitted to authorize a CI to do?
1) participate in violence
2) participate in acts that constitute an obstruction of Justice.
3) participate in an act designed to obtain information for the officer that would be unlawful if conducted by the officer.
What needs to be done after recording information from a CI?
The information needs to be corroborated through further investigation
What shall an investigator do if CI information is unable to be corroborated?
Consult with a supervisor and DA’s office before taking further LE action.
How many officers shall attend a meeting with a CI?
2 officers or an officer and a supervisor
*officers shall advise their supervisor prior to meeting with a CI
What form is used to record all interactions with CI’s?
Confidential Information Activity Documentation form.
