When a confidential informant during a multi-agency task force operation is kidnapped and killed and the national media arrives, things get complicated. Debates over who was "in charge," governing policy, jurisdiction, investigative oversight and civil litigation are now front and center. This seminar details some of the collateral impact of that event and makes some best practice recommendations to defend yourself, your team, and your agency.

Lt. James Fairfield retired after more than 30 years with the Tallahassee Police Department and is now the director of training for an industry leader in body armor manufacturing. A firearms and defensive tactics instructor since 1993, he has created policy and lesson plans adopted by his agency and others. As a risk mitigation trainer for the United States Marshals, scenario designer for unconventional warfare training cells of US special operations personnel, and 8-year tactical team member, his lesson plans have been nationally recognized for content validity.