Confidential Informants 372

Question 1

If an individual is on probation or parole, who must be contact in order for that individual to become a confidential informant?

Answer 1

• court of Parole Commission

- director of investigations and homeland security

Question 2

Sheriffs office personnel are not permitted to review a C.I. File without the permission of who?

Answer 2

A/C of narcotics and vice

Question 3

In the event a C.I. Is inactive for how long, the C.I.’s confidential file will be updated?

Answer 3

6 months

Question 4

All personnel involved in the use or recruitment of C.I.’s shall be trained how often?

Answer 4

Annually

Question 5

2 officers shall conduct personal interviews of sources or C.I.’s. In the event a second officer is not available who will be used?

Answer 5

Supervisor

Question 6

If an informant is under 18, what paperwork is completed and who must sign off on it?

Answer 6

• juvenile release of liability form and signed off by Sgt or higher.
• written consent from the parents.

Question 7

Whenever an officer recommends that the use of a C.I. Be discontinued, how will this be done and who will be notified?

Answer 7

The requesting officer will document the reasons for the recommendation via email to their commanding officer via COC