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social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > cultural/social anthropology > informants
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > policing > informants
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > policing > police procedures > informants

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informants  

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  • Criminal investigation is a very complex process that requires gathering an enormous amount of information. A significant portion of this information is acquired by law enforcement personnel through the development and management of informants. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment; Informants]

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