Who Should Attend This Program?

This program is designed for any investigator regardless his/her investigative discipline who has not had the benefit of a formal training program for managing informants. The novice investigator will gain valuable skills, information and insight into proper management of informants. This program also is a good refresher course for experience investigators.

Major Topics Will Include:

Introduction/History of Informant Use

Types of Informants

Recruiting/Classification of Informants

Establishment of Informant Program

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Special Considerations/Restricted Use of Informants

Informant Motivation and Training

Developing and Controlling Informants

Supervisory Responsibilities

Informant Case File

Informant Protection and Deactivation

Course Objectives:

1. Be familiar with the concept of "Risk Management" and "Civil Liability" as it relates to the use of informants;
2. Know the definition of "Informant" using Law Enforcement Lexicon and Distinguished Informants from other "sources" of information;
3. Demonstrate an understanding onf the purpose and correct use of Informants;
4. Identify the common ways of recruiting and developing Informants.
5. Identify and explain the most common psychological factors that motivate Informants;
6. Identify some of the common factors that deter people from Informing.
7. Develop an appreciation of some of the dynamics of the Officer/Informant relationship;
8. Understand the role and responsibilities of the Informant, the Officer (controller) and the Supervisor;
9. Develop and understanding of the purpose and procedure for protection of informants and Informant Confidentiality;
10. Be familiar with the basic knowledge of the administrative process for establishing, maintaining, and controlling Informants including Federal Laws; re: payment and IRS liabilities;
11. Be aware of ethical and legal considerations in dealing with Informants;