| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Practical aspects of criminal and forensic investigations series |
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CRC series in practical aspects of criminal and forensic investigations.
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| Contents |
1. Historical background -- 2. Informants, cooperating witnesses, and sources defined -- 3. Motivations for cooperation -- 4. Recruiting informants -- 5. Plea-bargaining, substantial assistance, and downward sentencing departures -- 6. Documentation, registration, and the confidential source file -- 7. Sources of compensation for informants -- 8. Whistleblowers -- 9. Corroboration of informant information -- 10. Informants and search warrants -- 11. Controlled purchases of evidence by informants -- 12. Undercover investigations -- 13. Controlling informants and institutional ethics -- 14. Witness security program : falling off the face of the Earth |
| Summary |
"Now in its second edition, this volume takes a scholarly approach to an often misunderstood and controversial law enforcement investigative technique that traditionally has been shrouded in secrecy. Written by a former Miami vice and narcotics detective, DEA agent, and attorney, this authoritative book is based on "boots-on-the-ground" experience. Revisions to this edition include extensive updates to each chapter, discussion of sweeping changes in the FBI's informant program, addition of high-profile cases, and updated references. Featured topics include immigration reform, the irresponsible use of informants and lawsuits, whistleblowers, cooperation fees, the management of informant-driven search warrants, and fabricated information"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
English |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 21, 2014) |
| Subject |
Informers -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States
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Undercover operations -- Law and legislation -- United States
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Evidence, Criminal -- United States
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Undercover operations -- United States
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LAW -- Criminal Law -- General.
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Evidence, Criminal
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Informers -- Legal status, laws, etc.
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Undercover operations
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Undercover operations -- Law and legislation
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781466554597 |
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1466554592 |
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9780429253805 |
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042925380X |
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