EXAM 5 UNDERCOVER OPERATIONS

Question 0

1 B

The Objective of UC Operation

Answer 0

obtain info or evidence that is not available through other investigative techniques, so can prove the suspect knowingly violated the law

• Observe the planning of a violation
• ID violators and violations in progress
• Purchase contraband
• Develop infro about past crimes
• Locate contraband or stolen property
• Locate violation sites
• Id conspirators, witness, victims, complainants, and suspects
• check the reliability of CI
• Corroborate witness statements
• Gather Intelligence
• Obtain PC for search and or arrest warrants

Question 1

EPO 1

ID THE TYPES AND THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF AN UC OPERATION.

Answer 1

1 Impromptu
when inv. suddenly assumes a shadow UC role, initiate an impromptu UC role while conducting inv. ie. pose as a tourist while performing surveillance
2 Short term-
inv. functioning in UC role for a short duration due to the nature of the inv, but seeing the inv. through to its end
3 Long term -
may last from weeks to several months (majority will be this type)
4 Penetration
- extensive planning and prep, as it involves the use of UC over a long period of time. UC is removed for LEO surroundings and activities, will live UC residence and work in at a job that is consistent with this UC operation (most difficult and dangerous)
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Question 2

EPO 2
ID AND DESCRIBE THE 5 PHASES OF AN UC OPERATION

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Answer 2

1 Planning
should spend a large amount of time reviewing the background info and determining the objectives, success of the operation will depend to this,  
2 initiation 
3 Operational 
4 termination
5 Evaluation

Question 3

EPO 3

ID THE QUALITIES OF AN EFFECTIVE UC AGENT AND SOME OF THE PROBLEMS THAT MAYBE ENCOUNTERED

Answer 3

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Question 4

what is a legal, covert investigative technique involving the deception of, and association with, the criminal element

Answer 4

Undercover operations