00000nam 2200000 4500 INLIS000000000002730 20221104081717 0010-0520002730 221104################|##########|#eng## 0849304121 eng 345.7306 345.7306 FIT i Fitzgerald, Dennis G. Informants and Undercover Investigations : a Practical Guide to Law, Policy, and Procedure / Fitzgerald, Dennis G. USA : CRC Press, 2007 xix, 408 p.; 25 cm ; 25 cm Indeks : p. 399 - 408 This book is a comprehensive work on a subject that has traditionally been shrouded in secrecy. Based on recognized practices and case law, this book examines frequently encountered informant issues and provides guidance on how to successfully operate an informant. It identifies informants as one of the most unstable components of the criminal justice system but emphasizes the value of a closely controlled informant in a criminal investigation. With case studies and appendices, this text also examines the US Marshal?s Witness Security Program and reviews current local, state, and federal cases for best practice protocols. It provides law enforcement officials, legal proffesionals, and criminal justice training institutions a valuable, single source referance. Offering clear explanations of applications laws, policies, and procedure. Informers -- Legal Status, Law, etc. -- United States Undercover Operations -- Law and Legislation -- United States 10616 /MKRI-P/XI-2008 10617/MKRI-P/XI-2008 10616 /MKRI-P/XI-2008 10617/MKRI-P/XI-2008 10617/MKRI-P/XI-2008 10616 /MKRI-P/XI-2008