CITP - Exam Study Guide 2 Questions
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Types of INFORMANTS - ANSWERS-- Anonymous informant
- Confidential informant
- Unwitting informant
- Professional informant
- Informants by industry
- Private citizen
- Criminal / Criminal associate.
our judicial systems has adopted the ________ _________ to protect the identities of CI's -
ANSWERS-what is Informer's Privilege
what could be some problems with potential informants - ANSWERS-Difficult to control - may
ignore instructions by controlling agent, and could commit unauthorized crimes. Could
embarrass the government by making unfounded accusations or by actions; questionable
credibility in court.
The only promise you can make to a criminal or criminal associate informant is what? -
ANSWERS-that the cooperation will be brought to the attention of the AUSA
This type of informant can be a good informant; Everyone is a potential informant; but be
cautions with the emotionally disturbed and ill - ANSWERS-Private Citizen Informant
,Define informant - ANSWERS-A person who assist law-enforcement efforts by providing
information concerning criminal or unlawful activity that otherwise may not be provided,
usually in return for monetary compensation or some other form of consideration
A _____________ _____________ is a person who refuses to identify himself or uses a fictitious
name; his true identify is not known. This type of information in and of itself does not equal
reasonable suspicious or probable cause. It may provide a foundation for reasonable suspicion. -
ANSWERS-Anonymous Informant
A _____________ _____________ is a person who request that his identity be held in strict
confidence. Enters into an agreement with law enforcement agency for the purpose of
providing information about criminal activity. This type of informant refers to the management
and handling of an individual up to the point of court testimony. ID could be revealed in court. -
ANSWERS-Confidential Informant
A _____________ _____________ is a person who does not know that he is providing
information to law enforcement. This informant cannot knowingly compromise an investigation.
The 1811 has little control over an this informant's actions. This type of informant is usual used
by an undercover agent. - ANSWERS-Unwitting Informant
Which type of informant is MOST VALUABLE out of the four types - ANSWERS-A Criminal or
Criminal Associate
Some common motivations for CI's are? - ANSWERS-1. Fear
2. Revenge
3. Mercenary (MONEY)
4. Egotistical / Vanity (Wannabe Cops)
5. Reform or Repentance
A _____________ _____________ this type of informant is usually on a law enforcement
payroll. This is the type of work and only work he/she does. Motivation is salary, reward, or
, financial gain. The problem with this type of informant is that he/she may manufacture
evidence and/or information to obtain more money. Entrapment issues may also arise. -
ANSWERS-Professional Informant
a _____________ ______ _____________ is an informant that has access to information that
could be the predication for a criminal investigation. Because of their employment, this
informant has access to information valuable. Example, the owner of a gun store, may have
information on suspects that are purchasing weapons for others. - ANSWERS-Informants within
Industry
What are the FOUR main types of informants - ANSWERS-1. Anonymous
2. Unwitting
3. Confidential
4. Criminal / Criminal Association
Is extremely important to know your CI's _________________ - ANSWERS-Motivational - Fear,
Revenge, Mercenary, Egotistical/Vanity, Reform or Repentance
Informant contacts should be documented for - ANSWERS-Reliability and Credibility - is the BEST
way to demonstrate the informant's reliability.
The information most important to document after meeting with an informant? - ANSWERS-
Time, date, place, witnesses, and details of discussion
What is the first thing you discuss with a CI regarding the law? - ANSWERS-Entrapment
Fear motivation is best described as ____________ - ANSWERS-Self Preservation
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Types of INFORMANTS - ANSWERS-- Anonymous informant
- Confidential informant
- Unwitting informant
- Professional informant
- Informants by industry
- Private citizen
- Criminal / Criminal associate.
our judicial systems has adopted the ________ _________ to protect the identities of CI's -
ANSWERS-what is Informer's Privilege
what could be some problems with potential informants - ANSWERS-Difficult to control - may
ignore instructions by controlling agent, and could commit unauthorized crimes. Could
embarrass the government by making unfounded accusations or by actions; questionable
credibility in court.
The only promise you can make to a criminal or criminal associate informant is what? -
ANSWERS-that the cooperation will be brought to the attention of the AUSA
This type of informant can be a good informant; Everyone is a potential informant; but be
cautions with the emotionally disturbed and ill - ANSWERS-Private Citizen Informant
,Define informant - ANSWERS-A person who assist law-enforcement efforts by providing
information concerning criminal or unlawful activity that otherwise may not be provided,
usually in return for monetary compensation or some other form of consideration
A _____________ _____________ is a person who refuses to identify himself or uses a fictitious
name; his true identify is not known. This type of information in and of itself does not equal
reasonable suspicious or probable cause. It may provide a foundation for reasonable suspicion. -
ANSWERS-Anonymous Informant
A _____________ _____________ is a person who request that his identity be held in strict
confidence. Enters into an agreement with law enforcement agency for the purpose of
providing information about criminal activity. This type of informant refers to the management
and handling of an individual up to the point of court testimony. ID could be revealed in court. -
ANSWERS-Confidential Informant
A _____________ _____________ is a person who does not know that he is providing
information to law enforcement. This informant cannot knowingly compromise an investigation.
The 1811 has little control over an this informant's actions. This type of informant is usual used
by an undercover agent. - ANSWERS-Unwitting Informant
Which type of informant is MOST VALUABLE out of the four types - ANSWERS-A Criminal or
Criminal Associate
Some common motivations for CI's are? - ANSWERS-1. Fear
2. Revenge
3. Mercenary (MONEY)
4. Egotistical / Vanity (Wannabe Cops)
5. Reform or Repentance
A _____________ _____________ this type of informant is usually on a law enforcement
payroll. This is the type of work and only work he/she does. Motivation is salary, reward, or
, financial gain. The problem with this type of informant is that he/she may manufacture
evidence and/or information to obtain more money. Entrapment issues may also arise. -
ANSWERS-Professional Informant
a _____________ ______ _____________ is an informant that has access to information that
could be the predication for a criminal investigation. Because of their employment, this
informant has access to information valuable. Example, the owner of a gun store, may have
information on suspects that are purchasing weapons for others. - ANSWERS-Informants within
Industry
What are the FOUR main types of informants - ANSWERS-1. Anonymous
2. Unwitting
3. Confidential
4. Criminal / Criminal Association
Is extremely important to know your CI's _________________ - ANSWERS-Motivational - Fear,
Revenge, Mercenary, Egotistical/Vanity, Reform or Repentance
Informant contacts should be documented for - ANSWERS-Reliability and Credibility - is the BEST
way to demonstrate the informant's reliability.
The information most important to document after meeting with an informant? - ANSWERS-
Time, date, place, witnesses, and details of discussion
What is the first thing you discuss with a CI regarding the law? - ANSWERS-Entrapment
Fear motivation is best described as ____________ - ANSWERS-Self Preservation
