Police informants: Human intelligence in a world of digital disinformation

26th April 2022Andrew Staniforth, Policing Insight 1 Comment

With the information war increasingly taking place on digital platforms, and cheaper technology making covert surveillance more available, some argue that the importance of human intelligence (HUMINT) sources in law enforcement appears to be diminishing; but Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth believes HUMINT still has an essential role to play in meeting strategic intelligence requirements.

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Police informants: Human intelligence in a world of digital disinformation

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