The Covert Asset Support Team develops, identifies, recruits and manages Confidential Informants, Cooperative Witnesses and Police agents who assist the police in targeting the full range of organized crime groups in the province of British Columbia.
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Role of CAST
CAST is responsible for identifying, recruiting, and managing human assets to fight organized crime in British Columbia.Ethical Standards
CAST operates with strict guidelines to ensure integrity, accountability, and fairness in all their dealings.Confidential Informants
Informants provide anonymous information on criminal activities and represent the least intrusive involvement for short or long-term use.Police Agents and Cooperative Witnesses
Police agents aid investigations under police direction, while cooperative witnesses risk their safety to testify against criminals in court.
PRIMARY ROLE:
CAST’s primary role involves the identification, recruitment, and management of human assets to combat organized crime across the province.
CASTS GUIDELINES:
CAST follows strict ethical guidelines and professional standards to ensure integrity, accountability, and fairness in all operations, treating every person with respect regardless of their past.
Unit Objectives: To treat every person equally regardless of their past via dedication, professionalism, with unwavering ethics, integrity and accountability.
An informant is a person who remains anonymous, they are voluntary people who provide information on criminal activity. An Informant is considered the least life altering with a potential for short or long term use.
A police agent is a citizen who works with investigators and is utilized to further a criminal investigation by collecting evidence. This person is directed and overseen by the police. They give evidence in court regarding their involvement in the investigation. A police Agent can be essential in complex investigations targeting organized crime.
A person who has directly witnessed or participated in a crime, placing themselves at personal risk. These witnesses collaborate with law enforcement to provide testimony against others in court, often playing a pivotal role in complex investigations.
Your confidentiality and safety are our top priorities
If you possess information about criminal activities or are considering a cooperative relationship with CAST, we encourage you to reach out. Your involvement can significantly contribute to the safety and well-being of our communities.