Informants Cooperating Witnesses and Undercover Investigations

<P>This book covers every aspect of the informant and cooperating witness dynamic<EM>—</EM>a controversial technique shrouded in secrecy and widely misunderstood. Quoted routinely in countless newspaper and magazine articles, the first edition was the go-to guide for practical, effective guidance on this tricky yet powerful tactic. Extensively updated, topics in this second edition include<EM> </EM>changes in the FBI''s informant program, changes brought on by immigration reforms, recent high-profile cases, and the changing nature of compensation and cooperation fees. It also examines the management of informant-driven search warrants and challenges posed by fabricated information.</P><P></P>