UNDERCOVER MANUAL POLICY MANUAL RESTRICTED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT RESTRICTED FOREWORD .................................................................................................................. 5 HOW TO USE THE MANUAL ..................................................................................... 13 Manual Structure ........................................................................................................ 13 Policy.............................................................................................................. 13 Procedures ...................................................................................................... 13 Cross References ............................................................................................ 13 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................... 14 Undercover Policing ................................................................................................... 14 Purpose........................................................................................................... 14 Scope .............................................................................................................. 15 Definitions.................................................................................................................. 15 Undercover Agent .......................................................................................... 15 Handler........................................................................................................... 15 Supervisor....................................................................................................... 16 Undercover Unit ............................................................................................. 16 Operation Commander................................................................................... 16 Test Purchaser................................................................................................ 16 SECURITY ...................................................................................................................... 17 General Security ............................................................................................. 17 Disclosure of Methodology & Manuals .......................................................... 17 Security Classification of Documents ............................................................. 17 BASIC PRINCIPLES ....................................................................................................... 18 Application of Manual .................................................................................... 18 Deployments .................................................................................................. 18 Risk Assessments ........................................................................................... 19 Risk Assessment Conclusion .......................................................................... 19 Buy-Bust Operations or Sting Operations ..................................................... 19 Criminal Informants........................................................................................ 19 Surveillance .................................................................................................... 20 Controlled Deliveries...................................................................................... 20 Technical Support .......................................................................................... 20 Foreign Agencies ............................................................................................ 21 Training Courses............................................................................................. 21 Briefing & Debriefing ..................................................................................... 21 Court Hearings ............................................................................................... 21 Use of Illicit drugs .......................................................................................... 22 Drug Training ................................................................................................. 23 Reporting Drug Use........................................................................................ 23 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES ..................................................................................... 24 Undercover Agents ......................................................................................... 24 Handlers ......................................................................................................... 24 Supervisors ..................................................................................................... 25 Undercover Units ........................................................................................... 25 Operation Commanders ................................................................................. 26 RECRUITMENT & SELECTION.................................................................................. 28 Agents ........................................................................................................................ 28 Selection ......................................................................................................... 28 Person Specification ....................................................................................... 28 RESTRICTED Recruitment .................................................................................................... 29 Screening ........................................................................................................ 29 Local Responsibilities ..................................................................................... 29 Undercover Unit Responsibilities ................................................................... 30 Handlers ..................................................................................................................... 30 Selection ......................................................................................................... 30 Person Specification ....................................................................................... 30 Recruitment .................................................................................................... 31 SELECTION & TRAINING COURSES ........................................................................ 31 Pre Selection................................................................................................... 31 Handler Course............................................................................................... 32 Training Course .............................................................................................. 32 Training Course Location ............................................................................... 33 REVIEWS ........................................................................................................................ 33 Weekly Review ............................................................................................... 33 Six Weekly Reviews........................................................................................ 33 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 Monthly Reviews .................................................................... 34 Operational Debrief ....................................................................................... 34 POST DEPLOYMENT................................................................................................... 35 Reintroduction to Duties ................................................................................ 35 District Guardian............................................................................................ 35 Physical Education Officer ............................................................................ 36 Welfare Officer............................................................................................... 36 Area Commander............................................................................................ 36 Leave .............................................................................................................. 36 HEALTH & WELFARE ................................................................................................. 36 Psychological Services General ...................................................................... 37 Appointment of Health Professional .............................................................. 37 Psychological Services Health Professional .................................................... 37 Psychological Reporting ................................................................................. 37 Feedback to Handlers..................................................................................... 39 Psychological Records .................................................................................... 39 Reintegration .................................................................................................. 39 Post Deployment Assessment ........................................................................ 39 Alcohol ........................................................................................................... 39 LEGAL 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