Often viewed as “necessary evils,” confidential informants can provide us with access into the criminal element that we otherwise lack. They are, however, often unsavory characters who need to be properly managed by the controlling officers and the chain of command in order to avoid officer safety issues, adverse impact to the integrity of investigations, and the destruction of careers.
This class will focus on the methods of cultivating, managing, and successfully using informants. Additionally, documentation, discovery, and other legal issues, such as the manner in which the controlling officers and informants themselves may be scrutinized, are examined. Examples of successes and failures will be presented and discussed.
This class is taught by a recently retired federal agent and recently retired prosecutor who both have extensive experience in dealing with informants. There is one more offering of this class this year at OPOTA London on Nov. 17, 2015. Please see our
course catalog for more information.