John Buckley
Confidential Informant Training - From us, ...

I was asked yesterday has to what makes confidential informant (Human Source) training provided by HSM Training different from other providers. I wasn’t quite sure where to start. Then it dawned on me that it doesn’t actually start with us, it starts with the customer and what they need. And what they need is not always what they want.

CHIS handlers

Psychology and human sources - research paper

At HSMTraining we are always looking for new information about human sources, HUMINT Confidential Informants, covert human intelligence sources CHIS. Of particular interest is always anything that comes from academia. Here is a paper describing some new research others may find of interest

Rape of a Confidential Informant - Who was protecting the informant

Here is a story about Rapides Parish Sherriff’s office and the rape of a confidential informant. Have a read.

If I was to let loose about what I think I would probably say things I regret. And that would be wrong because I don’t know the full facts. What I do know is this:

The woman was an informant

She was raped.

The police put her in a position where that rape took place and did not protect her.

Covert Human Intelligence Sources CHIS - Handler payments.

UK courts support overtime payment for officers managing covert human intelligence sources (CHIS) officers undertaking this demanding role, were expected to work without being paid in accordance with regulations. Advice on compensating officers for their role and providing facilities to obtain intelligence.