Revision Flashcards
(19 cards)
Define “human source”
A person who
provides information to Police
with the expectation Police will not disclose their identity.
True or false: the relationship between informer and handler is legally privileged.
True.
What section of the Evidence Act 2006 covers informers?
Section 64 of the Evidence Act 2006.
Section 64(2) of the Evidence Act 2006 defines an informer as a person:
1) who has supplied ______ about an offence (actual/possible), in ________ which would give that person a reasonable ______ that his/her identity would not be disclosed,
AND
2) is not called as a _____ by the prosecution to give evidence on that information.
An informer is a person:
1) who has supplied information about an offence (actual/possible), in circumstances which would give that person a reasonable expectation that his/her identity would not be disclosed,
AND
2) is not called as a witness by the prosecution to give evidence on that information.
Can an informer be a witness?
Yes
When may a member of Police be treated as an informer?
When working undercover.
When should a CHIS vs Witness conflict be escalated?
Straight away.
According to s 67 of the Evidence Act 2006 informer privilege must be waived by the courts if…..
The information was received for a dishonest purpose or to enable the commission of an offence.
According to s 67 of the Evidence Act 2006 informant privilege must be waived by the courts if….
The information was received for a dishonest purpose or to enable the commission of an offence.
According to s 67 of the Evidence Act 2006 informant privilege must be waived by the courts if….
The information was received for a dishonest purpose or to enable the commission of an offence.
If an informer’s privilege is disallowed under a 67(2) of the Evidence Act, can the information be used against that informer in any proceedings?
No. The information cannot be used against the informer in any proceedings in NZ.
What is the cornerstone of effective human source management?
Accurate risk assessment is the cornerstone of human source management.
What are the four areas of risk that should be considered?
Community
Organisational
Personal
Ethical
“COPE”
Complete this sentence.
During a risk assessment, a risk can be:
1.
2.
3.
4.
A risk can be:
1. Eliminated
2. Reduced
3. Avoided
4. Accepted
“ERAA”
Cover stories should be:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Cover stories should be:
1. Believable
2. Credible
3. Simple
4. Sustainable
“BCSS”
Provide two examples of when a cover story might be used.
- When a source is seen in a suburb away from home.
- When a source is seen with their handler in a public place.
Why do we conduct routing?
To ensure it is
safe
for the handlers to
collect the source and
avoid compromise.
What is the general rule regarding meetings?
General Rule 3:
The handler must control the meeting place and meeting at all times.
Which of the following are compromise risks?
- CCTV footage
- Security guards
- Members of the public
- Police colleagues
- Other sources
All of the above.
- CCTV footage
- Security guards
- Members of the public
- Police colleagues
- Other sources
