Investigative Resources Flashcards
When a confidential source is used, how should the actual identity be recorded in an investigative report?
In a separate and secure place
Person sources which are private or confidential be identified in the file?
By symbol or codename
How can reports investigation and investigators under appropriate circumstances be reached?
By subpoena
Any source which reveals information not readily available to the general public
Informant
An investigator should always endeavor to ascertain the real ____ of the source information information
Motivation
The person who has specific information and desires for the information to be acted upon
One-time informant
A person who provides information from time to time
Occasional informant
The person who may be considered a one-time or occasional informant and can be a source for intelligence but the organization
Employee informant
A person who does not disclose his/her identity
Anonymous informant
A person who provides information on a quid pro quo, such as a release from criminal charges or reduced imprisonment
Criminal informant
What is the key motive for a criminal informants providing information?
Money
A person who provides information exclusively to one party and will only interact with this person
Personal informant
A person with a mental defect provides information
Mentally disturbed informant
A person who possesses direct knowledge or is directly involved in the activities under the investigation
Controlled informant
It is better to staff a proprietary investigative unit with personnel who’ve acquired what before joining the proprietary security organization?
Investigative experience
Investigators job should be regarded as a ____ job because it is considered to be professional to extend that requires special preparation
Overtime exempt
What are the two most important expense items in the budget of And investigations unit?
Personnel costs and communication costs
