New York A10474 establishes policies and procedures for law enforcement agencies using confidential informants.
New York A10474 amends the criminal procedure law to mandate that law enforcement agencies using confidential informants establish policies and procedures for their recruitment, control, and use. These policies must include information on the informant's suitability, security procedures for records, training for personnel, and guidelines for handling informants. Agencies must also assess the suitability of using a person as a confidential informant based on factors such as age, risk to the investigation, and criminal history.
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