CHIS

Question 1

Roles and and Responsibilities of Handler/Co-Handler (11)

HINT: MC MC RC WR MER

Answer 1

EXAMINE motivation of potential CHIS as part of the assessment of risks during recruitment

CONSULT with Supervisor or Controller prior to use or tasking of a CHIS who’s relationship has been established without an initial cultivation or recruitment process

ENSURE they are managed and registered in accordance with policy

COMPLY with conditions of contact as imposed by the Controller and/or

REGISTER within 5 days unless approved otherwise by

CONDUCT authorised recruitment processes of potential

CONSIDER the welfare of the YP in accordance with the CYFS act

REQUEST reimbursement of ancillary expenses, using the HSM 7 - Request for Reward form

MEET with the Supervisor and Controller to complete a risk assessment and HSM 1 - Registration form at the time of registration and reassess for any risk throughout the relationship

ENSURE the Supervisor and Controller are aware of any concerns about the personal circumstances of the CHIS

REGULARLY assess the associated risks, quality and reliability of information being provided in consultation with the CHIS Supervisor

Question 2

CHIS MANAGEMENT
(14 - CAS….CUSTARD….CAMP)

Handlers and Co-Handlers must:……..

Answer 2

Handlers and Co-Handlers must:

COMPLETE HSMU - Info reports after every CHIS contact and return to OC HSMU

ALLOCATE sufficient time for profiling meetings

SECURELY handle CHIS documents

CONTROL strictly the ID, anonymity and security of the CHIS

UPDATE CHIS profiles after meetings and when requested by OC HSMU

SUBMIT a HSM4 - Contact Report for CHIS contact and especially where concerns that might impact the CHIS risk assessment

TAKE time to ensure CHIS understands not protected from prosecution for ANY unlawful act

ADVISE CHIS supervisor/Controller before planned meetings

REGULARLY review procedures

DEVELOP initial CHIS profile and update continually with new information

COMPLY with conditions of contact as imposed by

CONTROLLER and/or OC HSMU

ASSESS CHIS regularly, their risks, quality and reliability, consultation CHIS Supervisor

MAINTAIN Files to preserve the confidentiality of the CHIS and the info given

PROFILES of CHIS to be complete and comprehensive

Question 3

CHIS Rewards(4 - CAPS)

Handlers and Co-Handlers must:……

Answer 3

Handlers and Co-Handlers must:

MANAGE - To avoid exposure carefully plan for and MANAGE the impact that large sums of money may have on the CHIS.

AVOID creating expectations on the part of the CHIS in relation to the level reward

PAID - Ensure rewards are PAID as per policy and the receipt forwarded to OC HSMU

SUBMIT applications for rewards and ancillary expenses

Question 4

What is a Handler or Co-Handler?

Answer 4

1. Police Constable who has COMPLETED LEVEL 1 training in CHIS Handling
2. A co-handler ASSISTS the primary handler or ASSUMES the Handler role and responsibilities when required.

Question 5

CHIS Registration and recruitment

Answer 5

Cultivation and motivation

There are various circumstances in which CHISCHIS recruitment may take place including:

  · a potential CHISCHIS approaches law enforcement agencies and offers information, for whatever motive    · a potential CHISCHIS is a prisoner or offender with a need for assistance that the criminal justice system can provide    · a potential CHISCHIS is a victim of crime    · a potential CHISCHIS has been targeted for cultivation or recruitment by Police and a plan executed to secure the recruitment