Confidential informant intelligence
Definition
Information derived from a source whose identity must be protected. In forensic practice, this intelligence may inform what a scientist is asked to look for but must not influence the analysis or appear in the case file without legal review.
Related terms
- Advocate expert
- An expert who argues a position in the interests of the retaining party rather than providing an objective assessment. Considered unethical in...
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- Impartiality
- The obligation of a forensic expert to present findings honestly regardless of which party benefits. Impartiality does not mean ignoring the context...
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- An expert whose primary duty is to assist the court with scientific matters, regardless of who is paying. In several jurisdictions, this...
- SWFS code of ethics
- The Society for Wildlife Forensic Science's professional conduct rules, requiring honesty, transparency about limitations, impartiality, refusal of inappropriate pressure, and separation of...
Explained in
- Ethics and the Forensic Scientist in Wildlife CasesInformation derived from a source whose identity must be protected. In forensic practice, this intelligence may inform what a scientist is asked to look for bu...