A CI (Confidential Informant)whohas Been Working with the Police Department

question 43

Essay

A CI (confidential informant)whohas been working with the police department for a number of years recently got arrested for minor drug possession. The information given by the CI over the years has assisted in taking countless drug dealers off of the street. Upon arrest, the patrol officer whomade the arrest, notifies her sergeant, whoin turn notifies you, the Chief. As part of the conversation, the CI tells you that if he gets "pinched" for the simple possession charge, he is done working with the cops. As the chief, you must make the decision whether or not towork with the prosecutor todetermine whether or not tocharge the CI. How doyou proceed, and why? Please fully explain your answer.

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