DEA Confidential Informant Management 3

Question 1

Under DEA's Confidential Source program, which category of person is PROHIBITED from being opened as a CS without special written authorization from DEA Headquarters?

Accepted Answer

Persons under 18 years of age

Answer

Juveniles under 18 require special written authorization from DEA Headquarters before being established as a CS due to legal and ethical protections afforded to minors.

Question 2

A CS who has been providing information for two years suddenly begins providing intelligence that is inconsistent with other verified sources. What DEA protocol should the handler initiate?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a validation review to assess the CS's reliability and possible compromise

Answer

Inconsistent intelligence triggers a validation review to determine whether the CS has been compromised, turned, or is fabricating information before further operational use.

Question 3

What is the term used in DEA policy for a CS who works without receiving any financial compensation but may receive other non-monetary considerations?

Accepted Answer

Non-Compensated Source (NCS)

Answer

DEA classifies informants who provide information without monetary payment as Non-Compensated Sources (NCS), though they may still receive considerations like immigration assistance or prosecutorial benefits.

Question 4

A handler discovers that a CS has been conducting unauthorized drug transactions for personal profit while supposedly working for the DEA. Under 21 USC, the handler's FIRST obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the Group Supervisor and document the unauthorized activity

Answer

Unauthorized criminal activity by a CS must be immediately reported to the Group Supervisor and fully documented; allowing it to continue or concealing it exposes the handler to criminal liability.

Question 5

Which principle governs the DEA's restriction on allowing a CS to commit crimes that go beyond what is necessary to maintain their cover or complete an authorized operation?

Accepted Answer

Authorized Illegal Activity (AIA) Standard

Answer

The Authorized Illegal Activity standard defines the narrow scope within which a CS may engage in criminal conduct, requiring pre-authorization for any illegal acts performed in their informant role.

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DEA Confidential Informant Management 3