Colloquium on Informant Use

The Colloquium on Informant Use discusses how law enforcement and intelligence agencies gather information from individuals who provide tips or insider knowledge. It examines best practices for obtaining reliable, accurate information while respecting legal and ethical standards. The goal is to improve methods of working with confidential sources, ensuring their use enhances investigations without compromising privacy or rights. This is important because informants can be vital in solving crimes, but their use needs careful oversight to maintain trust and integrity in legal processes.