GMP praised for better compliance on use of informants and surveillance

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GMP praised for better compliance on use of informants and surveillance

Forces also praised for specialised training developed by Dedicated Source Units to mitigate CHIS risks.

Date - 6th January 2022
By - Gary Mason

Greater Manchester Police has ‘dramatically improved’ its compliance with the RIPA legislation relating to the use of informants and covert surveillance by procuring a dedicated software system and employing experienced staff in key...

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