Informants are sometimes paid. Sometimes they just volunteer information. It varies.
I suspect that the point of 'confidential' is that there is no list available.
You can't. It's called confidential for a reason.You're kidding right?
Yes, especially if the informant is paid for the information or assistance s/he provides.
You can't, that's why they are known as CONFIDENTIAL informants.
Yes
Sheesh! Does the word "CONFIDENTIAL" mean anything to you? There are no lists of drug trade informants available for public consumption and these lists are well safeguarded.
Obviously not - or they wouldn't be confidential !
Confidential drug informants are members of the public that inform the relevant authorities about drug dealers or consumers. The fact that they're confidential means they don't offer information up for a reward, yet they do it for the good of the community. Drug informants are usually looked down upon by the drug using community, often given nicknames such as "rat", "squealer" or other names.
Weber County has utilized paid informants as part of its law enforcement strategy, particularly in drug enforcement efforts. These informants provide crucial information that can lead to arrests and the dismantling of criminal operations. However, the use of informants raises ethical questions regarding reliability and potential misconduct, necessitating careful oversight and regulation to ensure justice is served.
Accessing a list of confidential informants in Iowa, or any state, is typically restricted due to legal and privacy concerns. Such information is usually considered sensitive and protected under law enforcement confidentiality protocols. If you have a legitimate reason to seek information related to informants, you may consider contacting local law enforcement agencies or legal professionals, but be aware that access is often limited to authorized personnel only.
It is highly unlikely that a list actually exists. Informants are usually a closely held secret probably known only to the officer they work for and their immediate supervisor. Even a paid informants are not recorded with their true names.
A police informer is a person who provides privileged information about a person or organization to an agency. They are often called confidential or criminal informants (CI).