Ci 1 Ci Flashcards
What is a humen asset?
- CI
- Agent
What is a CI
Person who voluntarily provide po with intell or info in relation to past, present, or future crim activity with the explicit/implicit expectation of confidentiality regardless if info is acted or or not.
What is a agent?
A person who obtains evidence at or under the direction of po or who otherwise becomes a extension of po.
What is infrmt privilege?
Protects the id of CI not the information provided unless the info would tend to id CI.
What cant CI’s be?
- Material witnesses
- participants in the offence that is being reported on.
What is a handler?
A po responsible for the management of all associated docs in regards to humen asset they have cultivated or been assigned.
Name 5 reasons a CI may wish to share info.
- Believe that it is their public dutie to aid po by providing info
- Seek to avoid prosecution for a lesser offence.
- Impelled by revenge or retaliation for a real or imaginary injury
- Seek financial gain.
- Fear crim assoicates
- Become conscience-stricken
- Wish to eliminate or lessen competition.
- Desire to repay po for previous fair treatment or consideration.
- Are in prison or under surv and desire special privilege
- Dislike po and may be planning set up.
Name 5 or more important responsibilities with obtaining a CI
- Establish a foundation of confidence and trust based on understanding of each others position.
- be fair and tactful
- be a good listener while maintaining control of the convo.
- obtain general info first before getting specific details.
- take notes subtly
- establish a means for future contact.
- explain CI privilege in detail and document.
- maintain contact on regular basis.
- never reveal any P info in order to encourage ci.
- don’t make promises that cant be kept.
- determine motivators
- express appreciation for info.
What two are two important factors in meeting a CI?
- Always have a second po present.
- When possible have one handler of the same sex as CI.
What criteria prevents a CI from use?
1) Under 18yrs
2) Have a close personal relationship/family with handler.
3) Any situation that has a real or perceived conflict of interest.
hand CI over to other handler if 2 or 3 apply
What should you do with any info provided?
Test for accuracy and consistency against any other available info. Make every effort to get corroborating evidence. All in order to determine Ci credibility/reliability.
How should you meet with Ci?
Face to face, try and keep electronic communication to arranging meet.
Who has the authority to approach the crown in relation to the reduction or withdrawal of charges against a Ci.
Only the informant control officer.
